My FitBit Accessory

FitBit Flex is a fitness tracker wristband and App. It tracks:
-steps walked
-miles
-calories burned
-calories consumed
-calories left to burn
-sleep
-water consumption

 

 

Most of the above categories have a goal of the day which you can adjust. For example, my steps for the day goal is 10,000. The tracker flashes 5 lights (solid) and vibrates when I  reach my daily goal. Its my happy moment, especially when I reach my goal halfway through my day :) FitBit is a great device for me to track my progress especially when I do a variety of workouts at the gym. I try to improve and beat my previous daily goal but it doesn't always happen, depending how active I am throughout the day. The wristband comes in a variety of colors and is comfortable to wear. To log your progress you need the FitBit app and it automatically syncs your progress through Bluetooth.

 

It costs anywhere from about $50-$100. There are other FitBit wristbands that are more advanced, such as the Charge HR, Alta, and Blaze. The more advanced ones have more features such as  heart rate monitor, music control, and call/text control.

 

My Arnold Classic Experience 2015

                                  

 

The 2015 Arnold Expo took place on March 5-8 in Columbus Ohio. That was my first experience in attending a Health and Fitness event. It is the biggest multi-sport festival in the nation . It’s a great way for businesses and organizations to showcase the latest Fitness trends in the industry. There are many competitions and fun activities going on at the Expo such as bodybuilding championship events, competitions for cheerleading, CrossFit Endeavor, weightlifting, powerlifting, etc. They also have  youth sports such as gymnastics, cheerleading, dance and martial arts. There is something for everyone!

Although it was a long road trip from Chicago Illinois to Ohio, it was totally worth it. There were over 900 booths from different companies such as Bodybuilding, Muscle Pharm, Gym shark, MuscleTech, Shredz and Gaspari Nutrition.  Free samples were given out such as protein bars, sample size protein powder, coupons, baggies of sample supplements etc. There were many popular Fitness models and Body builders which you can personally meet and greet as well as take pictures with. Of course Arnold Schwarzenegger was there as well, but I did not get a chance to see him because I attended only one day of the 3 day event. One of my favorite Fitness motivation models was there as well: Paige Hathaway, along with Dana Linn Bailey and Emily Skye. Not to forget about seeing the  Hodgetwins shirtless!! ;) It was fun to see the WWE NXT LIVE show as well.

The Arnold Expo is a MUST-SEE event for all Fitness Freaks and people who have an interest in Fitness and Body building, especially for the affordable price of $20 per day.

DON’T MISS OUT THIS YEAR ON THE 2016 ARNOLD EXPO EVENT!! It’s taking place in Columbus, Ohio.

Schedule

Friday, March 4, 2016
9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
(EXPO opens at 8:30 a.m. for VIP Ticket Holders)

Saturday, March 5, 2016
9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
(EXPO opens at 8:30 a.m. for VIP Ticket Holders)

Sunday, March 6, 2016
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(EXPO opens at 9:30 a.m. for VIP Ticket Holders)

The Glute Bridge

My favorite day of the week in my gym routine is LEG DAY! Yay! It's exciting and fun for about an hour but the next day is not so pleasant. I personally believe in weighted squats, weighted lunges, and weighted butt lifts, or bridges. I started adding the butt lifts to my leg day workouts about a year or so ago. I never knew they can be so effective! Squats, lunges and butt bridges are all I need to get a great leg day workout.  Be prepared not being able to walk right for the next 2 days following your workout. Your legs and glutes will be extremely sore! This workout targets primarily  your muscles in the glutes, but also work the lower back and hamstrings. The butt lifts are really easy to do. Below are instructions on how to do this workout. I normally use a 20-40 lb barbell and do about 3-4 sets of 12-15 reps. Try this workout you will feel your glutes burning!

To do the Butt Bridge:
Lay down on the ground flat on your back with a barbell over your waist. Flex at the knee and bring your heels towards your butt. Find a foot position that is comfortable and feels strong.

To perform the bridge, drive your heels into the ground and extend your hips fully. Pause at the top and squeeze your butt hard, then lower the barbell under control.

What is your favorite leg day workout?

Welcome February

February is Heart Month, not only because Valentine's Day is coming up, but also a reminder to get your heart rate up. So get your booty up and get active! My favorite way to amp up my cardio is by doing HIIT. (High Intensity Interval Training). The way I like to get it done is by running for two minutes and walking incline for 2 minutes. I repeat this process for about  20-30 minutes. In addition, I need good music to get me going. Here is my favorite little playlist for cardio this week:

https://youtu.be/EVXYZGu75qk
https://youtu.be/PsO6ZnUZI0g
https://youtu.be/hY5way9lsTQ
https://youtu.be/Dr1nN__-2Po
https://youtu.be/CDLTmBiY3mg
https://youtu.be/MlZajl-JLzE
https://youtu.be/q8kUckZ15fE

Strong is the new SEXY

Many women don’t add weight training to their exercise routine for various reasons. I believe  the main one is: “I will look bulky or manly after lifting  weights.” Second, the society doesn’t value visible muscle on a woman. Feeling strong is  wonderful, healthy and empowering. Being toned and defined is sexy!