Ellen’s TGIF Workout #4

GYM BOSS= 30:15 (work for 30 sec, rest for 15 sec); 5 sets= approx 30 min

Equipment:
2 DumbBells (both 10+ lbs)
2-3 KettleBells (22-27+ lbs “Light/Med” & 35+ lbs “Heavy”)
JC Band (orange+)
BodyBar or Barbell (22+ lbs)
Mini-Band (green+)

30:15, 5 sets:
KB Sumo High-Pulls (Heavy KB)
DB Overhead Situps
Hot-Colds (w/ mini-band around ankles)
KB Curl-Press-Tricep extention (Light/Med KB)
BodyBar Lateral Squats
Core Rows w/ DBs (DB rows in pushup position)
KB Alternating Single-leg Dead lifts (Heavy KB)
JC Band Alternating Swimmers

I did this workout last Fri & the High-Pulls got me sore the next day!!

Enjoy!

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Ellen's TGIF Workout #3

GYM BOSS= 30:15 (work for 30, rest for 15); 5 sets= approx 30 min

Equipment:
2 DumbBells (both 10+ lbs)
2 KettleBells (22+ lbs & 53+ lbs)
JC Band (orange or yellow)
BodyBar or Barbell (22+ lbs)

30:15, 5 sets:
Bent over Rows (w/ DBs)
Dead lifts (w/ heavy KB)
Tricep Presses w/ 1 DB OR Bicep Curls w/ DBs [alt. exercises every other set]
Lunge Jumps
Stick Crunches w/ BodyBar
Squats w/ Bar across shoulders
JC Band Sweeps OR JC Band Presses [alternate sets]
Lateral Squats, Lft & Rt for 30 sec (holding lighter KB)

Additional Set (not timed): alternate these two exercises 3x: pushups & pull downs (go as heavy as you can for 6-8 reps on the pull downs).

Enjoy!

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I did this workout on Mon & felt like I could have worked a bit harder… but the next day my butt & inner thighs were SORE!

GET LOW on your lunge jumps (back knee should almost touch the ground). And you should be getting low on your squats too!! For the squats, you can place a Dynamax ball on the ground & touch your butt to make sure you’re squatting low.

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Ellen’s TGIF Workout #2

GYM BOSS= 30:20 (work for 30, rest for 20); 5 sets= 33 min

Equipment:
GymBoss
Dumbbells (10+ lbs)
Ab-dolly
Mini Band (green)
JC Band (orange)

30:20 (work:rest), 5 sets:
30 sec: Pushups
30 sec: Dead lifts (with DBs)
30 sec: Ab-dolley Pikes
30 sec: 6 Later Raises / 6 Presses (with DBs)
30 sec: Lunge Jumps
30 sec: 6 Sweeps/ 6 Rows (with JC Band)
30 sec: Cross Crunches w/ Band around Arches of Feet (do Rt for 15 sec, then Lft for 15 sec)
30 sec: 6 Hot-Colds & 6 Squat Jumps with or w/o mini-band around Ankles

(Remember: Do each exercise above for 30 sec w/ a 20 sec rest in between each. You’re only doing each exercise for 30 seconds, so MOVE!)

Tip: The crunches mentioned above should be done lying on your back w/ a Mini Band around the arches of your feet. Lay flat on your back with hands behind head, then bend your Rt knee to 90 degrees & touch Lft elbow to Rt knee. Make sure to bring your elbow (& head) flat back on the ground before you begin another crunch.
The band around your feet creates resistance & makes these crunches harder than a typical cross crunch.
Do reps on 1 side for 15 sec, then switch & bend your Lft need to 90 degrees & crunch your Rt elbow to your Lft knee for the final 15 seconds.

** Lastly, CLICK HERE for info on all the equipment listed above. **

Enjoy!

-e

If You Like to Workout from Home...

If you prefer to work out from home or want to “get in shape” before you go to the gym (silly, but a common complaint), here’s a list of the products you can buy to make it happen. You can do a total body workout with a limited amount of equipment. Pick & choose your favorites from the list below:

All below items can be purchased from: Perform Better! (Perform Better! is having an End of Summer Sale, so many of the items below can be found on sale right now. The prices listed below are the full prices, not the sale prices.)

If you click on the product link you'll be directed to detailed info on each product (picture, price, description, benefits/uses, & sometimes even an intro video &/or exercise sheet that lists a whole workout using the selected item).

I.$25 and under:

a. Mini Band ($2 - $4)
b. GymBoss Interval Timer ($20)
c. JC all purpose exercise band ($25)
d. Dumbbells ($5 - $25/pair, 1-10 lbs)
e. Superband ($12 - $20, 1/2" & 1")

II. $50 and under:

a. Medicine Ball ($20 - $45 for 2-8 lbs)
b. Dumbbells ($30 - $35/pair, 12-15 lbs)
c. Kettlebell ($35 - $50 for 8-22 lbs)
d. ValSlide ($35)
e. Body Bars ($27 - $46, 4-15 lbs)
f. Stability Ball ($26 - $40)

III. $60 and under:

a. Medicine Ball ($60 for 10 lb ball)

IV. $60+

a. Ab-dolly ($90)
b. Dynamax Balls ($70+)
c. Heavy Kettlebell ($60+ for 50+ lbs)
d. BOSU Balance Trainer ($120)
e. Heavier Body Bars ($56+, 18-36 lbs)
f. TRX Suspension Training Pro Pack ($190)

** And when you’re done with your workout, nothing feels better than a good stretch & a “massage” using a foam roller ($10 - $25).

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Ellen’s TGIF Workout (31 Min Workout)

Set your GYM BOSS for 30:10 (work for 30, rest for 10); 6 sets= 31 min total workout time.

EQUIPMENT:
GymBoss
Dumbbells (10-15 lbs)
Ab-dolly

30:10, 6 SETS:
Pushups
Dead lifts (w/ DBs)
Ab-dolly Pikes
6 Later Raises / 6 Presses (w/ DBs)
Lunge Jumps
Single-Arm Rows (in pushup position w/ DBs)
Ab-dolly knee tucks
Squats (touch butt to ball)

Enjoy!

-e

GREAT BABY SHOWER IDEA!

Check out the coco+kelley blog for a great "Baby B" baby shower idea. I'm don't want kids anytime soon & even I'm wishing my last name began with "B" so I could have a "baby bee" themed baby shower! Any of my "B" girls looking to get preggo in the leggo so I can throw this shower for you? :)

click link below:

FROM FANTASY TO FÊTE: SWEET AS HONEY

(coco+kelley: FROM FANTASY TO FÊTE: SWEET AS HONEY)

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love

My grandmom is 83 years old and she is currently in the hospital and in a lot of pain. My aunt told me last night that when she & my granddad were leaving the hospital she saw my granddad dabbing his eyes with a tissue, head hanging low with sadness. My granddad said to her, "I know I shouldn't be crying, but that's the love of my life in there. Sixty-five years is a long time."

My wish is that everyone, at some point in their life, be lucky enough to experience a love like that...


Love conquers all things; let us too surrender to love. Omnia vincit amor: et nos cedamus amori. -Virgil


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