7.2.10: Geriatric.

Yesterday: I took my cat to the vet and the vet called her geriatric! I think its funny. She is old. We got her in 1999 when she was just a kitty. Shes also fat, but the vet didnt seem that concerned so...

Today's Tip: Healthy Eating on a Budget (From Self)
Don't be deterred from buying healthy bites on account of cost. There are plenty of slimming snacks that you can buy for under a buck. Start your day with an apple dipped in yogurt. For lunch, munch on whole-wheat penne topped with the inexpensive superfood broccoli to keep yourself sated all afternoon. Dinner? Try a power bowl of brown rice, black beans, snap peas and raisins for a low-cal, low-cost delish combo.

Todays Workout:
-10 Min Sol Tummy Toners (yoga abs)
-The Firm Sculpting Ball w/o
*total w/o time 60 min + stretch

Today's Bargains:
-For a bonus entry to win the Firm 500 Calorie Workout-tell me what is your favorite Firm w/o? (Mine is Jiggle Free Arms)
-Free Glade Scented Oil Tin here.
-Free 5X7 photo book from Kodak here.




Today's Review:
Rebekah Sturkie, 2007

This is a 55 minute mostly cardio workout led by Rebekah with 4 background exercisers. Emily shows the beginner modifications. The set is the white room with the (fake) city view windows. For this workout you will need the 2 two pound sculpting balls that come with the dvd. The dvd has 2 shorter premixes on it; a 30 minute all sculpting workout, and a 30 minute core cardio workout.

This workout really has a functional feel to it. Its obviously not heavy (or even close) sculpting BUT you can get some lower body, body weight work in. There are a fair amount of lunges and dips so if you really go deep into the move you can feel it. The upper body really cant be worked w/ the 2 lb balls because there really arent enough reps. You could easily use dumbbells for the majority of this workout if you wanted to up the strength work. I actually used heavy dumbbells in the last strength set (the one with the "X marks the spot move").

The cardio work is solid in this w/o! Especially if you add in plyos & do all the advanced moves throughout the dvd. She does some squat thrusts, a side jump, soccer drills w/ the balls on the ground. Lots of good stuff here

There is a lot of core/ ab work in this one. Some crunches but a lot of standing ab work. She includes lower back work too which is always nice IMO. Lots of functional moves like picking up the ball off the floor.

I would rate this a higher intermediate with the option to up or down the intensity if you want. I really like the workout. Its fun and unique and def worth picking up. You can use the balls in other workouts as "boosters" and get use out of them too. Rebekah is a good lead and cues well. All the moves are athletic-nothing dancy or complicated.

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