Saturday, May 29, 2010

Coppell Charity Boot Camp Workout

Charity Boot Camp Challenge Workout

Today's workout was....CRAZY! Check out the video below.

We rocked it hard core with tires, sliders, steps and more.

There were 9 ladies who showed up for this 7am challange workout and tore it up!

Way to go to ALL of them:
Tanya Beach
Michelle Coon
Andrea Sanders
Melissa Vessels
Jennifer Garross
Katrina Lewis
Monica Johnson
Nicole Edwards
Rachana Shah

You ladies KILLED IT!

Coppell Boot Camp - Boot Camper of the Day

Friday's Boot Camper of the Day.....

Randee Ward

Way to go with your intensity.
16 rounds of the Cram Time Boot Camp Workout....
That was truly inspiring !

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Memorial Day Boot Camp Workouts

I will be spending Memorial Day with my Godson and his family eating great food and playing Wii. I hope I'm good at it because I don't like to lose. I sincerely hope you have an enjoyable, safe holiday as well. Before I head out to the festivities though, I will be sure to get in a nice damage control workout to offset any treats I may enjoy that day. As a matter of fact I've been giving a great effort in my workouts all week so that I can indulge guilt free. Here are a few of the boot camp workouts I've done. Give them a try and see if you like any of them. Even if you don't like them, they will help you keep your waist line tight this Memorial Day weekend.

BOOT CAMP WORKOUT #1 Burpee Cardio
Warm up for 5 minutes and then start your stopwatch. Do 10 burpees and then rest until the top of the next minute. Repeat for 20 minutes. This one is KILLER!

BOOT CAMP WORKOUT #2 Cram Time Strength Circuit
After a 5-minute warm up, do 8 of each of these exercises. Continue this giant circuit for 20 minutes straight resting only enough to hydrate. See how many rounds you can get. We did a similar workout in class this week and one boot camper got 16 ROUNDS. Talk about crazy fit!

Dumbbell Swings
Push Ups
Bent Over Alternating Rows
Sumo Deadlift
Alternating Bicep Curls
Skater Hops

BOOT CAMP WORKOUT #3 Outdoor Conditioning Workout
After a 5 minute warm up, run 1/4 mile.
Stop and do the following exercises:
15 Burpees
15 Forward Lunges (each leg)
10 Band Bicep Curls
40 Band Chest Presses
15 Push Ups
25 Squats
RUN 1/4 MILE
10 Diagonal Lunges
10 Band Squat & Presses
20 Band Rotations (each side - band attached to stop sign)
10 Feet Elevated Pushups
20 Side Lunges
20 Tricep Dips
RUN 1/4 MILE

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! ENJOY YOUR DAMAGE CONTROL BOOT CAMP WORKOUTS AND BE SURE TO LET ME KNOW HOW YOU LIKED THEM IN THE COMMENTS SECTION BELOW.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Highland Village A.M. Boot Camper of the Day

Thursday

Excellent job Missy Nicholson for your super intensity on the Cram Time workout and for rocking out hard core on Burpee cardio! Way to embrace the burn!

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Is That a Splurge? Fat Loss Nutrition Tip

Since we are headed into the weekend, I figured it is a great time to talk about the little "extras" that sometimes sneak into our nutrition plan that can be pretty harmless alone but add up to sabotage even the best of fat loss efforts.

As I read my email and checked out the flavors of the day for my local Rita's Ice place, I started to think about this topic and decided to make it a blog post. Yes you read that right, I am on Rita's email newsletter. I'm an East Coast girl at heart and I was super happy when Rita's came to Texas. Anyhow, back to the topic of this post...

I believe it is important to stick to a supportive nutrition plan that compliments your fitness and fat loss goals. Part of that plan is enjoying planned splurges or indulgences. It's easy to know that a banana split or burgers and fries are indulgences or splurges but what about those "healthy" little treats that don't fall squarely into the meal component categories or aren't a meal at all?

Not sure what I mean? Here's a list of "little treats" that many of us fit (or becoming fit) girls like to slide into the nutrition rotation. Do you consider these splurges?

Fat -Free / Sugar Free Jello or Pudding
Sugar Free Popsicles
Fat - Free Fudgesicles
Sugar Free Italian Ice
Fat - Free / Sugar Free Frozen Yogurt
Skinny Latte
Sugar Free / Fat Free Hot Chocolate

What do you think? I'll give you my personal take on the matter. Feel free to agree or disagree and share your opinion here in the comments section.

CONCITA'S ANSWER......IT DEPENDS!
Let me explain. If you are in a rapid results fat loss phase, I would say that anything that isn't part of a meal and doesn't fit squarely into the protein, produce, healthy fat, or appropriate starch categories is a SPLURGE. No worries though. You get to splurge 10% of the time. But during a serious lean out phase, these little treats count.

What about not so rapid results or maintenance?
In those cases, I would say experiement and assess. My little disclaimer here though is that when you first start a plan, you should count everything. This way you will know how your body responds when you are completely compliant (by completely I mean 90%) and you will have a good baseline for comparison when you are figuring out how your body responds to having the extras. I believe in outcome based training and nutrition. If what you are doing yields the desired result without setting you up for future failure (like going on a super low calorie diet that will eventually backfire), then stick with it. If your fat loss results are not coming along like you want then it's time to start counting those little extras as splurges.

So what "little extras" do you eat? Do you count them as splurges always, sometimes or never? Share with us in the comment section below.

Coppell Boot Camper of the Day

Wednesday

Congrats to Rachana Shah - her self-motivated intensity from beginning to end on Turkish Sit-ups was awesome!

Preparation is the Key to Success (With Fat Loss & Life)

What's the difference between someone who "knows what to do" to succeed and someone who does what it takes? I think the answer can be summed up in one word...PREPARATION!

As a fitness trainer who works with ladies looking to lose weight and get in shape, I hear it all the time... "I know what to do, I just have to do it". Wrong! You just have to PREPARE so that you can do what you know. Planning and preparing is the missing link in virtually every failed fitness attempt. So how can you better prepare and what happens when you face a setback (like for instance a failed alarm clock)? Check out this peek into my life this morning and apply the lessons to your own life for more success in fat loss and beyond.

If you had been in my house this morning, you would have gotten quite a laugh. It looked like something out of a comedy movie. I woke up at 5:03am. For most people, that would not have been a problem but since I teach boot camp at 5:30am, that COULD HAVE been a MAJOR problem but it wasn't. I didn't even have to skip breakfast (#1 nutrition violation for busy women).

So how did I manage to arrive to work on time, perfectly groomed, with ironed clothes, and with a breakfast in my belly that supports my fitness and body composition goals? Very simple...by being prepared. Check out my top 5 preparation tips to help you stop with the excuses and succeed with fat loss.

1) Select and iron your clothes the night before AND always have a go to outfit or two that require no ironing just in case you fall asleep without ironing your clothes (oh this one is a bonus - only keep in your closet clothes that fit so you don't have to spend time in the morning doing the routine fashion show). This morning I had to use my go to outfit because when I put AJ to sleep, I put me to sleep too!

2) Prepare your food in advance (at least the day before but a couple of days worth in advance in best) and pack your meals in INDIVIDUAL SIZED, GRAB AND GO TUPPERWARE. You don't have time to scoop out portions of this and that when you are running late. This morning's breakfast was Greek yogurt and an apple (protein and produce as required).

3) Pack your gym and workout bags the night before and put them either in the car or by the door.

4) Shower or take a bath before bed just in case you wake up late.

5) Put your hair in a protective style at night (high ponytail or bun). This will eliminate any lengthy detangling sessions in the morning and may just serve as the next day's hairstyle if you are super tight on time. So you guessed it, with 13 minutes only to get to work, I wore my protective style with a little headband for added pizazz. Here it is... I don't think it was bad at all!



So you see a little extra planning and time management go a long way in sticking to your plan and achieving your goals. It is possible!

Now if I didn't live 3 minutes from work even these tips may not have saved the day but I think you guys get the point.

What tricks do you use (or plan to use) to make sure you stay on your nutrition and workout plan? What's your 'go to' outfit or snack that keeps you on track when things are going haywire? Post your tips in the comments section below.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Highland Village A.M. Boot Camper of the Day

Tuesday

Kudos to Calandra Lewis our Boot Camper of the Day. Your intensity and work ethic are something we should all strive for!

Way to bring it!

Highland Village P.M. Boot Camper of the Day

Monday

Congrats to Michelle Coon for showing more confidence in her abilities and kicking up the intensity to level 3 on side lunges. Way to go Michelle!

Monday, May 24, 2010

Charity Boot Camp Memorial Day

Boot Camp Workout with a Purpose

Make a difference for yourself and someone else. Come see what all of the Fit Club buzz is about as we sweat with a purpose. This express boot camp workout will prove to be the perfect damage control workout to execute before you head out for your Memorial Day fun. All proceeds from this event will go to Susan G Komen for the Cure - Dallas County Affiliate.

I just lost my best friend to breast cancer and I am all the more motivated to meet my fundraising goals to help wipe this disease off the planet. Please come out and help! Reserve your spot now by clicking on the donate button below.

Saturday, May 29th

7am-7:30am

Coppell Dance Centre

$15






Coppell Boot Campers of the Day

Monday

Congratulations to Monica Johnson, Katrina McNair and Rachana Shah our Boot Campers of the Day. These ladies all increased their intensity levels on various exercises throughout the workout! Excellent Job!

Friday, May 21, 2010

Coppell Boot Campers of the Day

Friday

Congratulations to our Boot Campers of the Day:
1. Janelle Belfon for intensity & effort despite a headache. (Only 6 more days until vacation!!)
2. Randee Ward for consistent high intensity during a really tough workout.
and 3. Monica Johnson for trying level 3 options during her hard workout.

Excellent job ladies!!

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Highland Village AM Boot Camper of the Day

Thursday

Congrats to Tracy Allen - the silent soldier! We salute you for coming in every day and giving all out effort without much ceremony or fuss. You worked the legs & lungs workout super hard. Good job!

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Coppell Boot Camper of the Day

Congratulations to Tara Silver-Malyska for her intense level 2 & 3 workouts upon her return! Way to be awesome!

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Highland Village A.M.Boot Camper of the Day

Tuesday

Congrats to Daryle Currie! You are boot camper of the day for your great form and very high intensity in level 2 and level 3 variations.

Way to work it!

Highland Village P.M. Boot Camper(s) of the Day

Monday

Congratulations to Tanya Beach & Felicia Abdullah our boot campers of the day! Tanya pushed her intensity up with consistent level 3 exercises and Felicia rocked her military push ups.

Excellent work ladies!

Monday, May 17, 2010

Coppell Boot Camper of the Day

Monday's winner is Katrina McNair for her dedication and intensity during our ab sessions! Excellent work Katrina - you are on your way to smokin hot abs!

Friday, May 14, 2010

Coppell Boot Camper(s) of the Day

Friday

Coppell's Boot Camper(s) of the Day are Randee Ward and Michelle Traw. Their intensity during the Home Run Challenge was smokin hot! Congratulations ladies!

Higland Village P.M. Boot Camper of the Day

Thursday

Shelley Pierson - you rocked your workout and earned Boot Camper of the Day! Congratulations and keep up the good work.

Highland Village a.m. Boot Camper of the Day

Thursday

Congratulations Kelsha Jones for being Boot Camper of the Day! Kelsha showed extreme intensity with virtually no breaks during our Home Run Challenge this week.

NICE job Kelsha!

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Coppell Boot Camper of the Day

Coppell's Boot Camper of the Day is Monica Johson for increasing her intensity level and hanging in there through the end of each round.

Congratulation Monica!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Highland Village A.M. Boot Camper of the Day

Tuesday

Highland Village A.M. Boot Camper of the Day is Jan Stephens! Jan is only in her second month of boot camp and is already performing mostly level 2 and level 3 intensity exercises.

Way to show us how it is done Jan!

Highland Village P.M. Boot Camper of the Day

Monday

Our Boot Camper of the Day is Michelle Coon! Michelle is a new Fit Clubber this phase and has demonstrated outstanding form and focus.

Congratulations Michelle - keep up the good work!

Friday, May 7, 2010

HV P.M. - SHOUT OUTS

Thursday, May 6th: Boot Camp Shout Outs to Tricia, Avis & Cynthia

Shout Out to Tricia & Avis for the strong performances and level 3 intensity throughout.

Shout out to Cynthia, a first-time Boot Camper, who gave unparalleled first day effort with plenty of level 2 and level 3 exercises.

Good job ladies! Embrace the burn.

Coppell Boot Camper of the Day

Friday, May 7th: Rachana Shah

Rachana has continued to increase her intensity and effort with each workout. Her growing confidence in her abilities are as impressive as her increase in strength and conditioning.

Way to go Rachana - keep up the good work!

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Highland Village Boot Camper of the Day

Congrats to the Highland Village AM - Boot Camper of the Day

Gail Prince

Gail congrats on your great intensity, increased performance, and growing confidence in your abilities.

You rocked military pushups today as if you were born doing them and managed to keep up an awesome pace during our CRAM TIME workout. Congrats!

Coppell Boot Camp - Boot Camper of the Day

Coppell Boot Camp
Wednesday

Randee Ward

Congrats on being the boot camper of the day. Awesome form and intensity. Way to set the pace.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Mother's Day Boot Camp Gift Cards

Mother's Day Boot Camp Special
Treat a mom in your life or yourself to a boot camp fitness treat for Mother's Day.

Typically a 1-month Rapid Results Membership (up to 3 workouts per week) to our camp costs $180/month.

But you can buy a Mother's Day Bootcamp Gift Card for ONLY $99 for a limited-time.*


Give the gift of fitness this Mother's Day!

*Mother's Day gift cards valid for new boot camp memberships only.




PLEASE REMEMBER TO FILL OUT RECIPIENT NAME & NAME OF REFERRING PARTY FOR YOUR GIFT CARD ORDER.


The Mother's Day Boot Camp Gift Card will only be available until Friday at 5pm to ensure that all gift cards can be packaged and delivered by Saturday. The gift card is good for up to 3 workouts per week for an entire phase of boot camp.

Boot Camper of the Day - Highland Village

Highland Village AM - Boot Camper of the Day

Tuesday, May 4th

Jayne Suess

Way to go with the intensity Jayne. Super workout!

Boot Camper of the Day - Highland Village

Boot Camper of the Day - Highland Village PM
Monday, May 3rd

Tricia Duhon

Tricia brought the intensity from start to finish. Way to rock those level 3 planks girlie.


A special shout out to all that attended Monday night's class. All of the newbies had great energy and the vets were super supportive. That's what Fit Club is all about!

Boot Camper of the Day - Coppell

Boot Camper of the Day - Coppell

Monday, May 3rd

Marsha Valenti

Way to attack the strength circuits especially the back pillar with chest presses. Way to lead by example Marsha!

Boot

Boot Camper of the Day - Highland Village

Boot Camper of the Day - Highland Village

Thursday, April 29th

Gail Prince

Way to up the intensity. You were the FIRST boot camper from the ENTIRE boot camp to attack the supplemental exercise between Tabata stations... way to go!