Unplanned Workout ... at the Beach

Yesterday a friend asked me if I wanted to go to the beach. I said sure. I packed a towel, a book, my ipod, and got ready to enjoy a nice day doing nothing.

That ... is not what happened.

We did go to the beach -- Palos Verdes beach. I'd never been there before. It is GORGEOUS. And it's a rocky beach, not a sandy beach like I assumed we were going to go to. Call me ignorant but I didn't even know rocky beaches existed anywhere near me...

Anyway, we ended up hiking up and down this steep non-path... I fell twice. :(  We also had to cross a large area of rocks at the bottom of the cove which was NOT easy at all.

Oh well, all in the name of getting some interesting pics, right? Enjoy..

10 Signs You're Addicted to Fitness

I know, I am WAY behind on ACTUAL BLOGGING, and I have a LOT to say, but I thought this was cute. I got it from the Idea World Fitness Convention page -- is anyone else going?? August 7th through 11th -- I am so excited!!! You know I will be there supporting my Beachbody people!! Is anyone else going?

10 Signs You're a Fitness Fanatic

1. You obsessively troll Pinterest looking for new motivational fitness quotes. (well, not pinterest, but I find a lot of good quotes in books I read.)
2. You have an extra set of workout clothes in your car just in case the right opportunity should suddenly arise to get your sweat on.
3. You've tried all the latest workouts. Barre classes? Obviously. Zumba? Tried it before everyone else even heard about it.
4. You have a different pair of shoes for each type of workout you do. (sad but true!!!!!)
5. You've considered getting a fitness certification for fun on multiple occasions. (done)
6. You pout when you don't have a chance to get your workout in that day.
7. You skip going out with your friends on certain nights because you have a workoutbright and early the next morning. (guilty!!!!)
8. You've become besties with your personal trainer and fitness instructors.
9. You don't even consider taking the elevator unless you would have to climb 15 flights of stairs or more.
10. You check yourself out in the mirror every few days (or every few hours) to see if there's any change in your muscle definition. (okay I don't do this one. That's just too much.)

T25 baby!!!

I have SOOOOOO much to talk about but I am soo busy right now at a Beachbody event in Vegas. I just wanted to make this quick post as a cry for help!!


Yesterday, I worked out with the one and only Shaun T, creator of Insanity, Asylum, Hip Hop Abs and more.I got to experience his brand new workout program, T25, live! The above video is one I took yesterday at the event, and he explains a little bit about what the workout is in it.

So, I'm a sucker and I bought the program.

Basically, you only work out a mere 25 minutes a day, 5 days a week, following the calendar is comes with, and hollyyyy cowwwww you should see the test group results.

Luckily, it's a progressive workout which means you don't start off doing crazy things. It's challenging, but not impossible. Shaun works with you and progressively moves you towards harder stuff.I feel like any level could do this and those who find it hard can modify and still be working out. I personally had to modify probably 1/3rd of the workout yesterday.


Here's the thing though. I've never done a home workout. I NEED ACCOUNTABILITY. I need someone to join me. I need someone to get this workout and do it with me and check in with me a few times a week.

anyone???

help!!!

I know myself. I am so used to the gym. Working out at home is no joke, I find it to be a lot harder in some ways. I need a partner for this one. Let's both get results!!! Send me a message and I'll give you more details about it, or just send me a message or comment if you just want to know more about it period.

thanks!!!

here's my email if you don't want to leave a public comment -- turbogirlreena@gmail.com

and here's the official T25 promo. ignore the last part where he says leave your email address to know when it comes out -- IT'S OUT NOW!:

BoSu Ball Madness

This is a Bosu Ball.

It is a fitness training device commonly used for balance exercises.

Balance is something I REALLY need to work on, so I decided to embrace the Bosu ball. Let me tell ya, this thing looks more innocent than it feels!! 

I tried some squats. It took me forever to be able to stand stable enough to get these pictures, lol. And I couldn't even get down in my squat very far, eeek!! 

Then I tried some pushups.

.....tried.

I don't know how people do stuff like this.

Practice, I guess!!! I will keep it up with the BoSu ball and hopefully be able to post a lower squat next time. ;)

Have you tried using a BoSu ball? What are your favorite exercises?

BOOOO.

did not get the instructor position. WAHHH.

Okay but I got some good feedback AND they said I am welcome to try again in a few weeks.

sigh okay fine thennnn. *grumble*

Just a small bump in the road I guess!! I will get to my destination, darn it.

First Audition

I had my first audition at a gym today to be an official instructor!!!!!

It was ..... okay. I KNOW I could have done better. But I don't think I was the worst one either (it was a group audition).

Yeah, I'm gonna be upset if I don't get it. But there will be more. They said we can audition often enough.

I JUST WANT TO AND AM READY TO TEACH!!!!  Sooo exciting lol.

I am going to take a minute to pat myself on the back because I think I'm the only one who thinks this is pretty momentous.

First of all, I think it's pretty nerve-wracking for ANYONE to get up in front of a group and SPEAK, much less speak, demonstrate movements, be excited, and be able to motivate others.

Second, I am overweight still. I have a ways to go. I feel like I'm really fit on the inside but it doesn't show on the outside yet. I think a lot of overweight people would not want to classify themselves as fitness instructors. I was concerned about this at first, of course. Will people even accept me? I did a poll on a message board of women that I frequent. What do you think of overweight fitness instructors? Would you stay for the class? I got about a 50-50 answer. I'll take that!!! Plus, i'm probably getting ahead of myself right now but I think my passion for Turbo will show and I will grow with the class and hopefully one day people will be like yeah, she's awesome!! hehe. (plus, i am obviously working on losing the weight)

Third, considering where I came from, I think I've made some pretty good changes. Hated exercise. I even got out of doing PE in grade school. Hated people, hated talking to people, was AWFULLY shy, reserved, hated asking for help, always thought people were judging me, worried about what they thought, and all those other stereotypes lol.  I guess through Turbo I have gained more confidence and direction, overall. I am setting goals and ACTUALLY ACHIEVING THEM. Mind=blown. I never even knew what a goal WAS and why I should have them.

So can I get a high five!!!! :D

I still have a long way to go, I swear every week I feel like I've learned something new. I'm definitely not perfect or an expert about life or anything like that. Right now I am kind of just in a, "I don't give a freak I'm gonna do what I want and I'm gonna get there, darn it" kind of frame of mind.

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