8 Top Workouts 2011

I have decided I would just post some of the top workouts or workout sites that I enjoyed doing in 2011 and why.

You may have a certain trainer that you enjoy as do I. I guess my favorite would be Denise Austin, http://www.deniseaustin.com/
and Jillian Michael's, online Zuzana Light aka Body Rock TV.

This year I did not add any new workouts to my DA collection except for "Sculpt and Burn" but added several to my JM collection. I also got the opportunity to review a few workouts that I may not have choose to buy myself and truly loved them.

So here are my chosen 8

1. JM Killer buns and thighs - this workout is not just about the bum or legs it really incorporates all the muscle groups. Plus lets face it JM knows what she is doing. (well I did not like her Yoga workout but hey all the rest are ALL good) Worth the money, its a 3,2,1 style and motivating, no need to say more.
http://www.jillianmichaels.com/

2. Supreme 90 - although I have not finished this program completely it is worth the $20! Same style as P90X some say copy cat but it is not, but so much less time involved. Lets face it most people don't have over an hour to workout each day. Don't hate on me Tony Horton, I'm still a huge fan and can't wait to complete P90X2.
www.supreme90dayworkoutdvds.com/?mid=1073166&gclid=CL3WourIgq0CFYvDKgodSw90Rg

3. Will Power and Grace barefoot workout - I did an article on this workout and its really tough! http://www.examiner.com/fitness-trends-in-st-louis/remarkable-mile-high-barefoot-workout
Plus you get a great cardio workout BAREFOOT. I love being barefoot and if I could live on the beach I would :-)
Just saying this workout is worth the money as an unknown in the BIG video world, think cardio Yoga. Yes Yoga can be tough, its more then you think and until you try it you won't know what your missing but go with a "Flow" style.

4. Bob Harpers Kettlebell workout - BAM! Bob does a great job with flow as a shorter workout and still getting the variety by adding in pushups and lunges for a complete fat blaster. I looooove working with kettlebells and even did an article on a kettlebell workout studio in St. Louis but did not have near the fun Bob brought. Again, worth the money but watch the how to. My tie choice is Paul Katami Build and Burn, adding a step to kettlebell is like HEAVEN.
http://www.examiner.com/fitness-trends-in-st-louis/new-build-and-burn-kettlebell-workout

5. Bodyrock.tv - Holy. Smokes. I have been watching this site grow since 2008 and it gets better and better each year. If you think your tough, just try her workouts and then get back with me. (ok and guys your just going to love her body nuff said)
http://www.bodyrock.tv/

6. Scott Herman Fitness - Another killer workout, Scott breaks it down online, and he has the body to prove it. Ok, and he is good looking too!
www.scotthermanfitness.com/

7. Making the best - Ahmad, on Youtube this guy is amazing, he works with celebs and creates easy to follow workouts with "pop up" challenges and amazing tunes.
www.makingthebest.com/

8. Cathe Friedrich - I can't name just one workout....anything Cathe, that is all I have to say about that. Her name and body says it all. If you want a good clear trainer, she is it. Nothing fancy just an awesome workout. Period.
www.cathe.com/

I could go on and on, but these are my top 8 for 2011 I hope you enjoyed reading about them and if you try them leave a comment.

NEW Skinny Cow Candy

Image: skinnycow.com O.M.G. Have you ever tried these? I am a chocoholic willing to admit it, dark is my favorite and these come in dark too :-)

I just got these yesterday at the food store, and I can't wait to try them and if they would have had the dark chocolate I would have got those too. I love Skinny Cow ice cream, when I deserve to have a treat of sugar that is, so I imagine these are just as good.

Lately with our weather being so hot, I have been wanting some ice cream more then usual. I try to be sure to eat sugar early, that way my body has a chance to get rid of it as opposed to storing it as cellulite in my abs *sigh.

I am up 3lbs because I have not been at my workouts as hard as usual, no excuse just not in the mood. Weird.

Instead I was super productive in the yard since it was so nice and needed some attention. I cut down low branches, trimmed the shrubs and put out my new landscape lighting its so cool!

Here is the WORKOUT plan of the week:

Monday
Lunch - Walk inclines + SQUATS
After work - JM level 1 Killer buns and thighs (KB&T)
Client off

Tuesday
Am workout JM level 2 KB&T
Lunch - walk inclines/run
Client 6-7pm

Wednesday
Am workout - Yoga
Lunch ? they say rain
After work - MASSAGE

Thursday
Am workout JM level 3 KB&T
Lunch ? they say rain
Client 6-7pm

Friday
Am workout - Yoga
Lunch again rain in the forecast
Client 5.45-6.45

Saturday
Am workout - Cardio
Teaching Yoga 10-12.15am

Jillian Michael Killer Butt and Thighs Review

Image: CollageVideo.com

This workout is worth every penny. It is not only working your buns and thighs but your core and arms too.

I give this workout a 10

She also adds some Yoga type moves and uses weights for the advanced so you never get bored. Plus she brings in some "old school" moves and some 30 Day Shred moves.
My advice, order it!

Level 1

Warm up:
(Repeat 2x)

Jump rope
Plank w/alt deep lunge outside plank arm
Military march (straight leg)
Pivoting crescent lunge w/switch leg hop

Workout:
(Repeat sets 2x)

Lunge squat combo (same leg works)
Static sumo squat w/toe lift then hop it
Chair pose w/leg lift
Dead lift
Glute kicks

Judo bridge
Mt climbers
Swimmers alternate arms
Plank to wide leg chair jump
Glute kicks

Fire Hydrants
Donkey kicks - bent leg or straight leg
Side plank w/straight leg raise - inner leg for abductor (bent knee optional on elbow)
Elbow plank side straight leg pulse 90 degree at front waist
Plank hamstring curl

Front kick back kick single leg balance
Deep lunge to warrior 3
Squat 3 way kick
High knees
Pendulum curtsy

Cool down:

Standing hamstring stretch (push pelvis forward)
Forward bend wide standing stretch - reach right, center, left (20 sec hold for each)
Cross over straight arm stretch

Level 2

Warm up:
(Repeat 2x)

Jacks
Lunge to standing split leg lift
Squat grapevine crossover
Flying pigeon (single leg crossed over sit back)
Windmill skaters (wider skaters)

Workout:
(Repeat each set 2x)

Speed squats
Surrenders (back leg down to kneel to ground then stand back up w/db overhead)
Sumo squats w/db in prayer
Single leg skater
Squat hops

Burpee to superman
Reverse squat in Goddess
Double unders jump rope
Statue of Liberty single leg squat w/db held overhead
Single straight leg thrust bridge


Jumping scissor lunge (same leg)
Single leg burpee
Chair step up w/backward lunge w/leg lift (advanced at db at chest)
Chair straight single leg lift bridge
Knee pop ups step back leg back on knee then jump up

Single leg standing extension
Side lunge hop
Dancing crab - opposite hand opposite ankle/toe
Plyo lateral hops (P90X)
Star Jumps (From Chair position jump up jumping jacks) (P90X)

Cool down:

Standing quad stretch
Side reach stretch
Forward bend R-C-L
Laying bent knee hamstring glute stretch

Level 3

Warm up:
(Repeat 2x)

Swing kicks in and out
Alternating elbows to knees side oblique crunch
Diagonal touch towns - windmills
High knees
Lying scorpions - Airplane arms, roll opposite leg back (kind like kettlebell roll ups)

Workout:
(Repeat each set 2x)

Downward dog right knee to left arm pit opposite knee under body roll
Table top knees off ground, frog hops or Downward dog hops
Crab kicks fast alternating legs (add plyo for advanced)
Mountain climbers single leg
Superman w/db

Hydro hops
Single leg extensions balance on one leg
Forward bend w/straight leg lift to behind you
Chair single leg dips w/db at chest for advanced
Cannon ball jumps (like Rockstar jumps w/o guitar)

Single leg dead lift R then L
Squat jacks w/bent elbows hands behind head (again P90X)
Squat w/side rounder kick R then L
Jump lunges alternate w/db at chest for advanced

Camel toe touch (genie) touch opposite foot for advanced
Oblique crunch straight leg standing side leg lift
Table top fire hydrant w/side kick
Bow

Cool down:

Forward bend R wide leg C then L
Low lunge stretching hamstring R then L
Bound Angle
Laying bent knee hamstring/glute stretch
Corpse pose


See more here or order where I did:
www.collagevideo.com/workout-video/jillian-michaels-killer-buns-and-thighs-video-6026


or at www.Jillianmichaels.com