Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Exciting CSN Stores Review Coming Soon!

I have recently discovered CSN stores and let me tell you ~ I am in love! They have at least a gazillion items in their 200+ stores. Some of my favorite categories are:








Now that you've seem  (part of) my hefty wishlist, head on over to CSN Stores and start building your own, because you just may see a CSN Stores review and giveaway coming soon on my blog !!!!!

6.30.10: Another Year Older!

The Other Day: We went to some friends house this weekend for homemade Thai food YUM! It was SO good. I brought this cake: mocha cake with coconut macaroon filling, buttercream frosting and fondant "funky flowers"...I will def alter the cake and filling recipe if I make this again as they were just "ok"...Sat and Sun ended up being rest days again this week! Ugh.

Yesterday: Was my birthday! Woohoo. It was fairly uneventful as DH & I are celebrating this weekend. He has something planned for me but hasnt told me what yet. I think I figured it out though LOL, but now he says it has fallen through-but Im not sure if hes just trying to throw me off....hehe see how we are! ( Custom cakes by Lindsey LuPhoenix custom cakesSpecialty Cakes PhoenixArizona custom specialty cakesSpecialty cupcakes phoenixCustom cupcakes  Phoenix wedding cakes. )

Monday's Workout:
-The Firm 500 Calorie Workout
*total w/o time 60 min + stretch

Tuesday's Workout:
-10 MS Tummy Toners (yoga abs & wasit/core)
-SWAT Extreme Weight Loss & Fat Burning
*total w/o time 60 min + stretch

Today's Bargains:
-Extra Entries for this weeks giveaway -The Firm 500 Calorie Workout:
----follow the Firm on Twitter (1 entry)
----follow me on Twitter (1 entry)
----tweet the following, can be done daily "win @FirmFitness 500 Calorie Workout from @fitnessforus: http://lindseylu8.blogspot.com/2010/06/dvd-giveaway-courtesy-of-gaiam-firm-500.html" (1 entry per day/tweet)


Today's Workout:
-Denise Austin Hit The Spot Pilates (total body & power abs)
-The Firm: Slim & Trim Powerball

Today's Review: The Firm Slim & Trim Powerball Kit
Tina Smalley, 2008

This is a 40 minute functional fitness workout led by Tina with 4 background exercisers, Emily provides the beginner modifications. The set is the darker marble-esque floor w/ a grayish blue background. You will only need the ball for this workout. The dvd comes with a 4 lb pink med ball. The dvd also has a 20 minute express w/o on it.

I like this workout used as a functional fitness type workout. I was still a bit sore from my last strength w/o so I did it this today and it was a perfect fit. There is some lower body body-weight work (+ the 4 lb ball) and some UB "work" w/ the ball (4 lbs is just not heavy enough to really do much IMO). You will do a lot of multi muscle moves that will get your heart rate up -lunges and dips while chopping the ball and raising it overhead, full form squats, squats w/ an upright row, side lunges with a bicep curl, a bowling type squat, fencing lunges, etc.

The w/o really has a functional feel IMO-like i said a lot of multi muscle moves with light weight. A lot of core focused moves: twisting, chopping, etc. There are also some touching the floor moves, pushups w/ one hand on the ball, "gorilla walks" while in plank, and other "functional" type moves.

The cardio is good in this one. More challenging and heart pumping than a lot of the "pink" Firms. Some toe taps on the ball, plyos, jumping squats, side steps, and a lot of the lower body work also gets the heart rate up.

I would rate this a solid intermediate workout with the option to up or down the intensity pretty easily. I wouldnt consider it a strength w/o though. I like Tina as a lead-her cueing is lacking a bit but its all pretty straight forward and athletic so not too hard to follow. She does "whoo" a lot in this and there is a few bad camera angles and you can hear their shoes clicking, but I still like the w/o and should use it more

Today's Recipe: Mixed Berry Snack Smoothie
-1 cup frozen blueberries (Costco has a GREAT price)
-2/3 cup skim milk

*blend in magic bullet and enjoy!





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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

DVD Giveaway Courtesy of Gaiam: The Firm 500 Calorie Workout

This giveaway has ended but you can check out current Fitness For the Rest of us giveaways by clicking on the "giveaway" tab on my left sidebar.
This weeks giveaway is courtesy of Gaiam/ The Firm! We all know Im a Firm girl at heart, so I was super happy that they were generous enough to donate TWO dvds to my wonderful blog readers! This weeks is The Firm: 500 Calorie Workout led by Kelsie Daniels. Kelsie is one of my favorite Firm instructors cuz she has a tendency to kick my bootay with her w/o's and this one did not dissapoint.

The Firm Direct has a web club you can try out for free for one month. Members receive a discount on all the dvds and equipment they offer in their store. There are also discussion boards and chats with the Firm MI's (master instructors). One of the things I like best about their boards is the nutrition information from their certified nutritionalist.

The club has a newer feature, where you can create your own customized workout calendar by inputting all your Firm dvds into the system. Then it generates a customized w/o calendar just for you! Its a fun way to do a Firm rotation.

To Enter this Giveaway: Mandatory Entry: Check out The Firm Direct and tell me something you learned. And leave your email address if you would like to be notified if you win :) Otherwise, just check back to see if you are a winner! I just want to ensure that more winners arent missing out on prizes.

Post a SEPARATE comment for each entry.

Optional Entries (after completing the mandatory entry above):
  • 5 Entries: Check out the clip on The Firm Direct and tell me if you recognize anyone besides the MI's (shameless, I tell you...)

  • 1 Entry: Follow my blog. Already a follower? Just leave a comment saying so

  • 1 Entry: Facebook like The Firm (already do? Tell me so)

  • 5 Entries: Re-blog about this giveaway and leave a link (leave 5 comments)

  • 10 Entries: Purchase something from The Firm Direct THIS WEEK and tell me what you bought (I will verify the purchase). (Leave 10 comments)

This contest will end Sunday 7/5 at midnight. And the winner will be announced Tuesday 7/6 morning-so CHECK BACK to see if you are the winner! And I will have some more bonus entries before the week is over :)
Today's Review: The Firm: The 500 Calorie Workout
Kelsie Daniels, 2008
This is a 60 minute AWT w/o led by Kelsie w/ 4 background exercisers. Tina shows the beginner modifications. The set is one of my favorites-hardwood floors w/ the (fake) city backgound view from the windows. Kelsie uses one set of (5 lb) dumbbells but I used a variety; you wont need any other props for this w/o.

Kelsie alternates cardio and AWT strength segments thourghout this dvd. The sets are a nice length, so youre not switching up every few mintues, which I like. The pace is quick in this one so it was hard to use my typical Firm-heavy weights, I heavied up as much as possible and I am quite sore today! Kelsie does not waste any time in this one, but I didnt feel rushed or lost at all.

Her cardio is straightforward and athletic (love) w/out being boring or repetitive. She builds in intensity so its easy to amp up throughout or keep it lower intensity if you choose. You will see jacks, shuffle, grapevines, front & back V-steps, ham curls, etc. She puts fun spins on some typical hi-lo moves to really keep the w/o moving along and fun.

Her strength moves are all multi muscle and I found myself not able to go quite as heavy as I would have liked, but like I said-I am feeling it today so had I heavied up-I would probably have regretted it today! She combines a lunge with a bicep curl, squats with clean and press, side lunges-setting down the weight and picking it up, etc. What I really loved about her strength segments was that my heartrate really didnt drop at all.

She closes with a standing ab section that is used to cool down before you go down to the floor for more ab work and lying chest and tricep work.

I would rate this a higher intermediate- it is more challenging than most of the newer pinnk Firms. I really enjoyed this w/o and though its 60 minutes-I wasnt clock watching AT ALL! The time flew by and I was drenched with sweat by the end. Kelsie really makes the most of your workout time here.

Monday, June 28, 2010

Press Your Luck and Check out these Awesome Giveaways!

I am entering to win (yes again-ok not again, more like still). I have been SO lucky lately! Off the top of my head I have recently (like w/in the past 2 weeks) won a CUTE skirt on Little Yaya's blog. A Betty Crocker baking set on Cute Peas blog, a dozen Smiley Cookies on Tatums Reviews, Josefs Gluten Free Snacks from Survey Junkie, and a Hillhouse Naturals reed diffuser on Mommy 2 Two Girls blog. And though I havent won recently (have in the past) I also highly recomend Review Retreat. ETA: just won a Yu-be skin care backpack set from Review Retreat!!!

So press your luck and check out these fantastic contests!
  • Win a $140 Flat Iron Experts hair iron on reveiw retreat here.

  • Win a $60 CSN Stores gift card on Mommy 2 Two Girls here (and check out their vanity site here)

  • Win 4 flavors of Yummy Naturals Cashews on Mommy 2 Two Girls here.

  • Win Traverse Bay Farms cherry juice concentrate, fruit salsa, and e-books on Mommy 2 Two Girls here.

  • Win Tropical Traditions Organic Virgin Coconut Oil on Survey Junkie here.

  • Win your choice of Sunglass Warehouse sunglasses on Mommy 2 Two Girls here.

Good Luck!

Eden Fantasys Shout Out! (Possible Adult Content)

Potential adult content below! Proceed at your own risk.
But dont worry, nothing too risky and is all presented with utmost taste.


Eden Fantasys is an adult novelty store that sells beautiful lingerie in a large array of sizes (including plus sizes), adult toys, massage oils, gift cards, sexy and fun Halloween costumes, and dvds. They offer FREE shipping on orders over $59.00! There are also user reviews of their products and discreet shipping.

My joint venture blog Win, Lose, or Blog was lucky enough to have Eden Fantasys sponsor a prize for one of our winning contestants or comment "cheerleaders"! We thought that a cute piece of lingerie for a winner would be a nice way to celebrate the loss of some unwanted pounds! Thank you Eden Fantasys for your generosity!

Their marketing gal that I corresponded with was more than pleased to sponsor Win, Lose, or Blog. Because she is also a BIG LOSER! She has transformed her body and is living a healtheir, happier life and was very excited about seeing other women out there do the same!

Eden Fantasys was generous enough to donate a $50 giftcard for lingerie or any of their other exciting products to Win, Lose, or Blog AND they sent me this cute corset top to review! I'm not sure who was happier to see this package arrive, DH or me...

Now unfortunately it doesn't look exactly like that on me LOL, but its still super cute and very flattering! The black bands that go down the torso have a thin but sturdy strip inside to help control the tummy! Always a plus in my book!

It is made of high quality cute and comfortable red fabric with a black lace overlay and trim. The back is completely lace up with a nice black ribbon but it also has a side zipper, so putting it on is super easy! The lace up back really allows for a custom fit. I am very impressed with the quality fabric and lace and the price! This beautiful corset top is only $57.99 at Edens Fantasy here.

They are running a fantastic lingerie sale right now. Their everyday low prices are 20% - 40% off! They have some really cute pieces along with some nice undies.

  

And I cant not post this: Hello Kitty Pocket Vibe. LOL this little cat really gets around, doesnt she...All this for only $29.99.

Another product catagory that Eden Fantasys offers, is sexy Halloween costumes! I looked for a female cop costume last year because DH went as a prisoner, but the only one I could find was about $75.00 (I went as Hello Kitty instead). So I was pleasantly surprised to find this cute little number at Eden Fantasy's for only $37.04!

Eden Fantasy's has some giveaways going on right now on some blogs that I follow. Head on over and enter to win:

  • Win, Lose, or Blog is giving away prizes just for commenting and following along during season 1. The $50 Eden Fantasy giftcard could be yours...


  • You can win a $25 Eden Fantasy's gift card on Little Yaya's here.


  • You can win a$25 Eden Fantasy's gift card on Extreme Personal Measures here.





And the winner of Amy Dixon's Give Me 10! from Total Fitness DVD is....Barb!!!

Hey it pays to enter (and keep entering). This is Barb's SECOND win too! Wow, two weeks in a row my winners are on their 2nd win! Barb's winning comment was "reblogged http://neverendingplateau.blogspot.com/2010/06/giveaway.html" Barb, please leave a comment here and email me lindseylu8 at netzero dot net so I can mail out your dvd!

I had exactly 100 entries this week! As always, I used random.org random number generator to pick the winner.

Thank you to everyone who entered and to Mary from Total Fitness DVDs for generously donating this and other fitness dvds! Keep checking back for more awesome giveaways from Total Fitness DVDs (and others).

For more information about Total Fitness DVDs or to buy this or MANY other w/o dvds, check out these links or simply click on the Total Fitness DVDs button on my sidebar:

Friday, June 25, 2010

6.25.10: Japanese Cakes (Green Tea Flavored of Course)


Today: I got the nicest package from my Japanese family last night :) Reading that I guess it sounds weird out of context! The 1st week I lived in Japan I stayed w/ a family before moving into my apt. They were SOOOOOO ridiculously awesome and we got along so well we stayed in close contact the 2 years I was there and they really were like famliy to me :) How I miss them...They came to WA for our wedding in '07 and stayed at my moms house w/ us.  It's been 3 years since Ive seen them and 4 years since Ive been back in the states. As much as I bitched & complained while I was there, I miss the town & the people terribly and need to go back for a visit.... Back on topic: here are pics of the gifts they sent (all ridiculously appropriate for me and things I would have picked out myself. They know me well)
A Hello Kitty sign, a cute purse-that is very me (almost Hello Kitty-esque, isnt it?), chocolate cake scented air freshner (they know me, right!), some Japanese sweets, and a vase, a mini sunflower plant (my fav flower) a Hello Kitty "housekeeping book" (lol), and a cat memo pad. They also sent DH a lovely silk tie (yellow-my fav color). So ya, they rock!

Today's Workout:
-PowerFit Harmony (core balance)
*total w/o time 60 min + stretch

I have now done all the Pilates on the ball segments! Good for me! Ive only had the dvd for like 2 years so its about time...

Today's Review: Prevention Drop it in 30!
Chris Freytag, 2006 **** (3.5 stars of 5)


This dvd has two 20 minute cardio workouts on it. Both workouts are led by Chris with 2 background exercisers, one shows the beginner/ low impact modifications. The set is bright and open with colored glass in the background. You wont need any equipment for this workout. There is also a seperate warmup, cooldown, and some bonus tips in another section.

The first workout "Fat Burning" is pretty good and the choreo is pretty simple. She says she starts with a funcitonal (basic cardio move) and then adds a dance flair. That turned me off at first, but its really not dancy. A fitness dance lover would probably be dissapointed but being a non dancer I was happy that the moves were basically a basic cardio move w/ a bit of flair added to them. If you are not a fan of TIFTing (take it from the top), you may not like this. She does a move, adds a move, repeat, add, repeat, etc. I am not a TIFTer but this one flowed well and was fine and not overly repetitive IMO.

The second workout "Metabolism Booster" was more my cup of tea-athletic moves- with higher intensity intervals mixed in. She does a lot of sporty moves (soccer kicks, shooting the basketball, etc) then adds in the higher intensity bursts (shuffling back and forth, fast feet, jump rope, etc). I really like this workout and worked up a nice sweat and certainly burned some calories here. I did add in a lot more arm movements and ploys & I wore weighted gloves but with those mod's I got a GREAT workout!

These workouts adapt well to the rebounder (metabolism booster in particular), and are easy to modify up (or down) to suit your needs. If you are on the lookout for a short cardio workout-this is a good choice. Chris is a good lead, maybe a bit too smiley, but otherwise good and cues well. Simple choreo but not boring. Good vareity in a short amount of time.

Today's Bargains:
-For a bonus entry to win my giveaway for: Total Fitness Dvds- Amy Dixon Give Me 10! giveaway, head on over to Total Fitness Dvds and tell me todays special (you can do this each day Fri, Sat, Sun!)








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Thursday, June 24, 2010

6.24.10: Back Away From The Cake

Today: I finally signed up for that cake decorating class Ive been meaning to take since January! I start in July, so that should be fun. The main downfall is I have to deal with a cake each week. Now as Im sure you all aware cake is my absolute favorite thing to eat in the world. Wait, actually that should read cake with FROSTING- or better yet frosting with cake....Its pretty nasty really-especially since I know what goes into that stuff...Doenst stop me though :) Back on point-Must try to resist frosting with cake...Like the pic? Note the knife in my hand.  ( Custom cakes by Lindsey LuPhoenix custom cakesSpecialty Cakes PhoenixArizona custom specialty cakesSpecialty cupcakes phoenixCustom cupcakes  Phoenix wedding cakes. )


Today's Workout:
-10 Min Sol Pilates on the Ball (LB)
-Results 10 Days to a Better Body (LB)
-PowerFit Harmony (LB)
*total w/o time 60 min + stretch
All is well in the world now that I have done the corresonding LB w/o's today (did the UB's yesterday).

Today's Review: PowerFit Harmony Lower Body
Stephanie Huckabee, 2010

PowerFit Harmony is a 10 dvd set that includes 3 bands & literature. All the workouts are 20 minutes & led by Stephanie with 2 background exercisers. I really LOVE the set. Its a very nice open room with cute decor around the edges-if I were rich, this would be my dream home gym :) They utilize an exercise band and thats all you will need! These workouts has a real Firm feel to them-which is a huge plus in my book! The intensity for me seemed to fall between the original PowerFit workouts and the Firm 6 pack workouts- a lower intermediate/ high beginner intensity. But you can choose your band so you can up the intensity of the strength w/o's.

Lower Body Blast: This is a 20 minute lower body band workout led by Stephanie with 2 background exercisers. The set is awesome-open and inviting. There is a warmup & cooldown included in the 20 minutes but besides that it is nonstop lower body band work! I really upped the intensity here by adding a 20# weighted vest to the band work and I will definately feel it tomorrow-this impresses me because I would normally be using two 20# dumbbells for LB work, so w/ only 1/2 the poundage + the band and in ONLY 20 minutes-my LB was sufficiently worked!

Stephanie starts with some band squats and goes into a nice leg abduction-which you can make more challenging by using the band on the leg youre lifting, a close stance squat, some fast tempo squats, running dips, crab walk type squats w/ the band, pliets, and walking lunges. Before the cooldown she does some table floor work. I added ankle weights and really felt the burn here! Done as is: I would rate this a low intermediate/ high beginner w/o. BUT I got a high intermediate w/o w/ the above mod's.

Today's Bargains:
-For today's bonus entry go on over to Total Fitness DVDs and watch a dvd clip-tell me which clip you watched.
-$1 off Skinny Cow products here (the cups are $1.49 at Fry's so youll pay only .49 w/ the coupon)
---Enter to win a Community Coffee Iced Coffee Gift Pack on Survey Junkie here. I LOVE iced coffee!!!!

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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

6.23.10: Results Not Typical

Today: I wrote my 1st post for Win, Lose, or Blog! Its called "Results Not Typical" I was a bit nervous about it, but got some really nice comments so I feel good about it :)

Today's Bonus Entry: Check out my review here for Dixon's Give me 10! donated by Total Fitness DVDs and leave a comment on today's post about why you want this w/o.


Today's Workout:
-10 Min Sol Pilates on the Ball (UB)
-Results 10 Days to a Better Body (UB)
-PowerFit Harmony (UB)
*total w/o time 60 min

Today's Tip: Playground Workout!
While your kiddos are playing around at the park-why not burn some calories! In just 30 minutes you can burn some serious calories-Catch 162 cal, Four square 162 cal, Frisbee 96 cal, Hacky sack 129 cal, Hopscotch 162 cal, Hula hoop 162 cal, Jump rope 321 cal, Kickball 225 cal, Tag 256 cal, Trampoline 114 cal (From Self Mag)


 Tuesday's Workout:
-10 Min Sol Pilates on the Ball (abs)
-Shape Up With Sharon: Circuit Training (cardio portion)
-Exercise TV Quick & Incredible Abs
*total w/o time 60 min

 And to keep the world in balance tomorrow I will do the all the LB from each of these. Still doing good w/ my little pilates/ yoga add-ons. Even if its just 10 min a day, its better than nothing :)





Today's Review: Results Fitness: 10 Days To A Better Body
Cindy Whitmarsh, 2008 ***** (5 of 5 stars)

This dvd has a 35 minute lower body workout and a 35 minute upper body workout. Each workout alternates one minute of cardio and one minute of LB or UB strength work. Cindy is working out alone in a nice set-hard wood floors with some fitness props in the background. Cindy is a great cuer but none of the moves are dancy or complicated. This workout def has an athletic feel-which I prefer.


For the LB you need one set of "heavy" dumbbells and maybe a mat. For the UB Cindy uses 2 sets of dumbbells: lighter and heavier. I used 3 sets: 8, 10, & 15 #db's.

She starts each cardio move with a lowimpact/ beginner modification of and then moves into the advanced move. So once familiar w/ the moves you could do the advanced from the get-go. She goes right from one minute into the next exercise so there is no resting or wasted time. She really makes the most of the 30ish minutes.

Lower Body: I used my 15# dumbbells and felt I couldnt have gone heavier due to the pace. She isnt "fast" but too quick to really heavy up IMO. You could easily go heavier and skip some reps if you wanted to. She includes some ab moves at the end that I found effective.

Some of the moves were unique and effective, always a nice bonus. Some examples are: cutsey dips, lunge variations, squat variations, deadlift variations, hopping on leg, jumping back and forth over your dubbells, plank-knee pulls (kind of like Mt climbers), burpees (blowouts), punches while holding the dumbbells to work your abs, clamshell crunches while holding a dumbbell, etc.

Upper Body: She does some unique and fun moves, including many compound moves. Bicep-overhead press, plank while doing rows, bicep-rotator cuff, jacks, cross country ski jumps, mt. climbers, and the like. She also does some ab work at the end. I felt like the UB strength work was sligthly slower paced than the LB so I think you can go a bit heavier.

I agree w/ Collages rating of intermediate/ advanced. Some may disagree. Its def not a hardcore, puke in the bucket w/o. But I was worked out well for 15 min of cardio and 15 min of strength. I did, however, tack on another dvd to fill my time slot for the day. I really like Cindy as a lead-her cueing and personality are both great! I think this is a little less intense than BBC Fat Blaster .

Today's Bargains: Check out these FANTASTIC giveaways!
-Win a Powermat Wireless iPhone charging system on Survey Junkie here.
-Win a $100 ATG Stores gift card from Survey Junkie here.
-Win your choice of shoes from Pin Up Shoes on Review Retreat here.

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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

DVD Giveaway- Courtesy of Total Fitness DVDS: Amy Dixon- Give Me 10!

This giveaway has ended but you can check out current Fitness For the Rest of us giveaways by clicking on the "giveaway" tab on my left sidebar.
This weeks giveaway is AGAIN courtesy of Mary, the owner of Total Fitness Dvds- Doesnt she ROCK! The dvd is Amy Dixon's Give Me 10! The dvd has six 10 minute segments on it- cardio, UB, LB, yoga/stretch, abs, and a bonus kettlebell workout (using a real KB or a dumbbell).

Anyone that has ordered from Mary before knows she has LOW prices, FANTASTICALLY fast shipping, and FABULOUS customer service.  Show her some love and order and order your next fitness dvd from her! You will be happy you did!

Total Fitness Dvds has nice long clips and reviews of w/o's. Use the code 10off to get 10% off a $20+ purchase, free shipping on ALL US orders over $19.00, weekly sales and posts twitter & facebook specials! Mary was generous enough to donate a BUNCH of dvds for giveaways, so check back often :)

Review: Amy Dixon Give Me 10!
Amy Dixon, 2009


Amy works out with 2 background ladies in a nice open set with wooden floors; one of the b/g'ers shows modifcations. Amy used only 1 set of dumbbells, you can stick w/ one set (which actually works out pretty well because she has the moves designed to fit the same poundage IMO) or you can use a variety. You can "play all" or play individual segments but there is no "mix and match" option.

The dvd is comprised of six 10 minute sections: cardio, UB, LB, yoga/stretch, abs, and a bonus kettlebell workout (using a KB or dumbbell). She dosent waste any time in each 10 minute segment- you start right into the moves and at the end she tells you to do another segment, use the yoga/ stretch segment, or cooldown on your own.

Core Makeover:
This is a weighted core workout utilizing one dumbbell. This segment felt kettlebell inspired to me though I am no KB pro. A lot of the moves are done standing (which I love) such as, weighted chop and windmill w/ the weight. Then you go down to the floor for some fun & unique "rock & roll" plank moves, reverse curls, knee drops, side planks w/ a twist, and she includes lower back swimmers-I enjoy working the often overlooked lower back.

Lower Body Firmer:
Using one (I used 2) sets of dumbbells you start with a basic squat and move into a kettlebell-esque swing & 1 arm swing w/ the dumbbell. I was already feeling it (I used 15#ers) by the end of this squat section! Then we move onto a lunge & lunge variation sequence. Then we move onto a dip sequence, deadlift variations, one legged squats, and pliets. She adds a unique twist to most all the moves and shows some progressions to keep it interesting.

Upper Body Sculpt:
You start right away with a weighted upper cut, move on to bicep curl variations and then down to the floor for tricep dips. Then you do a back fly with an added balance challenge, a lat raise w/ a swing, overhead press, plank with a front dumbbell raise, and of course pushups.

Fat Blasting Cardio:
Amy keeps this cardio straightforward and athletic (just the way I like it!) while getting/keeping your heart rate up there nicely. There is an unweighted squat and lunge sequence, mambo, step ball change, skaters, shuffle, jacks, a FUN basketball (I love sports inspired cardio-though I am not a fan of actual sports LOL), and she adds in plenty of plyos and jumps to get the heart pumping.

Bonus Kettlebell ToneUp: This workout is comprised of pretty basic kettlebell moves but it was def 10 minutes well spent! You will do squats, "monkey", Russian twists, halo, a squat w/ halo and a chop, and a rack and press w/ a plyo squat move. You finish with a basic swing. I used a dumbbell, as does one b/g exerciser. Amy uses a kettlebell.

I like Amy as a lead and would really enjoy having this w/o in my collection. She really put thought into designing this w/o- when a heavier weight is needed, she has you put both weights in one hand.  Unlike many other weight or AWT w/o's where the poundage doesnt match up w/ the move or you do a joint move and one muscle group suffers, she has it planned out very well. Her personality and cueing are both good! I would rate this a solid intermediate that you can easily modify up or down.

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