8.16.10: Back to Exercise Reality (well later today)...

This weekend: I did get a few things accomplished! Woohoo. I combined all the mostly empty boxes in the guest room and put the remaining boxes into the closet. I also hung these pics (oh and the top right is a mirror so I smiled while taking the pic hehe such a dork!). I want to swap some of the photos out but still need to print some pics so for now this will do. This is in the entry way, across from the stairs (where you see me laying). There is one other inlet next to it that has my canvas pics of DH & I in it. I did make it to my hair appt and stamp club this weekend (pics to come).

Saturday: I got my Suaza House Party party pack in the mail for my party! Woohoo. It has a bunch of Suaza coupons, plastic margarita glasses & pitcher, and a Suaza apron & cutting board.


Friday & Sunday ended up being rest days. To conclude my recovery week. Today will be back to exercise reality.

Saturday's Workout:
-Denise Austin Blast Away 10 Lbs Fast
*total w/o time 30 min + stretch

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Today's Review: Blast Away 10 Lbs.
Denise Austin, 2005 *** (3 of 5 stars)
 
This dvd has two 20 minute workouts on it. The first one is kickboxing inspired and the other is intervals of floor aerobics and light strength traning. Denise uses only 1 set of dumbbells for w/o 2 and no equipment for w/o 1. These w/os were taken from her old TV show. The set is a stage w/ bright pink lights in the background (reminds me of the Flamingo in Vegas). The kickboxing workout has a variety of b/g exercisers-male & female and the interval w/o has 1 male & 1 female b/ger. You can select chapter to start the w/o at any time & you can play all.
 
I saw this dvd at Fry's Electronics and bought it on a whim-when I was looking for less intense add-on type dvds. It fits this bill perfectly. Its by no means a must have but its a fun little no brainer w/o for days when you dont have a lot of time or to add on to other w/o's.
 
You will see the normal kickboxing fare: jab, cross, side kick, back kick, front kick, knee strike, elbow block, upper cut, hook, etc. She strings the moves together into nice little routine in the kickboxing w/o. The 20 minutes goes by quickly.
 
The interval w/o is pretty generic- you do 3 minutes of floor cardio followed by 1 minute of light dumbell work. For the cardio, she does a kickboxing segment, some plyo moves, and other basic cardio. The strength moves are nothing exciting and not enough strength work to count for much.
 
Despite the lackluster review I actually like this dvd. The kickboxing w/o is great to add on to a challenging cardio w/o and the interval w/o works nicely added to a strength w/o. If you are lukewarm about Denise-this is not the w/o for you. She is very perky, chatty, and her cueing is pretty darn bad. Its a non-serious w/o and can be enjoyed if you take it that way. I would rate this intermediate because of some of the impact but I think beginners would be fine.
 
Today's Bargains:
-Dont forget to enter my giveaway for Wii 10 Minute Solution Cardio Workouts for a Knock Out Body game here.
-Win a $35 CSN Stores (they have fitness dvds & accessories) from Survey Junkie here.
-Win Fantasy Jewely Box $35 jewelry of your choice (awesome reasonably priced jewelry) on Little Yayas here.
-Win a Body by Vi Balance Kit on the Fit For Fall Event on Review Retreat, Little Yaya's, and Simply Stacie.
-Win a Tutti Cutesy hair bow holder on Women Who Do It All here.

Today's LOLz: