JM Shred Level 2 Functional Test Results

Image: softballperformance.com [not me]

I found my test on the functional movement screen when I went to the Kettlebell training and here is how I did:

Deep squat = 1 [could have done better but bad knees]
Hurdle step 17" = 2
In line lunge = 2
Shoulder mobility = 1 & 2 [no surprise here with my injury]
Active straight leg raise = 2
Trunk stability push up = 2
Rotary stability = 2

Total score = 12 [14 being the best]

If I could have done a deep squat and had my shoulders been the same, I would have got the 14 woot woot. Something to shoot for!

Last night I decided to take the Zumba class just to get the swing of things since I have been practicing. I got to stay and talk to the instructor and she is switching her class time and someone else will take the early class. Good for me now I can see another style.

Monday:
Workout - Zumba class at the gym
Mood - eager
Time of workout = 1 hour
Cals burned = 300


Today's workout I really enjoyed the circuit, and plus its just fun to see how much I can do compared to the girls on the dvd. Favorite move, plank jacks rawk!

After workout snack =
2 scoops vanilla whey
1 cup water

JM 30 Day Shred Level 2
Mood - sore
Time of workout = 30 min
Cals burned = 202

Warm up:
arm crosses
windmills
J jacks 25
high kicks 20
neck circles

Workout:
J jacks 25
walking push ups 5/5
squat row 15lb - 22/12

high knees 60/60
squat thrust 22/22
single leg lift crunch 12

lunge w/row 15lb - 20/20
pendulum lunge w/bicep curl 15lb - 8/8
oblique twist 50/60

skaters 25/25
Abs straight leg w/overhead weight 15lb - 18
reverse crunch 20

military press w/leg ext 15lb - 10/8
squat w/side to front lift v-raise 15lb - 10/12
plank jacks 30/30

double jump rope 70/70
plank twist 26

NO EXCUSE I MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Holiday Body Results

I got to workout with some profession Kettlebell trainers, it was tough! In this shot I am just holding the 30lb Kettlebell for the photo and you can tell it was tough for me.

1. because I did an hour cardio that morning
2. because I did a 2 hour wall yoga class [which was cool and different]
3. because I was too tired to hold in my core as my form should have been

When working with the kettlebells you swing and then tighten the butt and thighs digging the toes into the mat. I had trouble doing that movement with my shoes off.

I also felt the 30lb was too heavy and switched to a 20lb bell, and my back sure felt all of that the next day. Where was I NOT SORE?

They do this testing [takes like 20 minutes] before you get to do the Kettlbell workout and it was very interesting. It is not flexibility but stabilizing and how asymmetrical your body is to avoid injury. For me they said no overhead swings.

I got a score of 12 which was very good but a 14 was perfect. I do think I may have scored better if I was not so tired and the fact that my one arm reaches up higher then the other behind my back took 2 points off. I never saw a testing like this, any where.

Here are my workouts and even though I ate great on Thanksgiving, just turkey, a sweet potato plain, and salad with apples I had peanut butter pie ;-)

Nuff said! My stats were better then I thought they would be, at least my weight for sure considering my diet has not been as clean as I would have liked it to be.


Monday
Off day - rest and recover

Sunday
20 minute Zumba Express
Cals burned = 100

Wt - 123.5
BF% - 24.1
BMI - 20.8

Saturday [Insane workout day]
Elliptical - 60 min = 600 cals
Wall Yoga - 120 mins = 137
Kettlebell - 30 min = 100

Total calories burned = 837

I did straight easy cardio
Went to Wall Yoga class with straps, fun and different
Interviewed and trained Kettlebell at a new studio opening.

Friday
1 hour Hatha Yoga
Cals burned = 137

Thursday
Rest and enjoy day

Here is my change from 1 year
The first (left) is from 11/2009 the second (right) is 11/2010 as you can tell I need to do more work. My abs are going in the WRONG DIRECTION!



New Goals, new plans Pictures never lie!......NO EXCUSES

Turkey Talk

Happy Thanksgiving all!

I know I am early, but I have NO intention on being online over the holiday.....I am on a computer, iPad vacation!

My workout = 20 minute Zumba Express

It is raining here in STL so I had to get up early and get things ready to go since traffic would also be a bear *sigh. Thank God it was not that bad and I made it just when I wanted to at 7.45am.

I made my apple salad with almonds and low fat cheese for our Thanksgiving feast here at the office. Someone had to make something good for you right? There were already 4 pies back there, meatballs cooking and nacho cheese and chips ready to go...our warehouse guys and drivers start at 4am.

Good news is I am off for the next 4 days, yippee!

Check out my schedule:

Tonight I train a new client, and I am super happy to help her change her life as she has 2 kids and one is a special needs.

Thursday, Happy Thanksgiving! I plan to workout at home and relax with some flavored coffee. Make some socks, to drop off and be non-rushed. Then I will be heading for the Turkey Feast. (Again bringing the same salad with apples, almonds and low fat cheese).

Friday Yoga at 9.30am then work on my house with Christmas decorations and what not.

Saturday the long awaited 9.30am -11.30am Wall Yoga with straps, should be a new fun challenge.
Then at noon its off to a NEW Kettlebell Studio to do an interview, workout demo and take some pictures.

Wonder how sore I am going to be after all this *yikes

Sunday will be church and then chill. (yes chill, but that does NOT mean skip my workout)

Will I get any turkey left overs? Don't know, but I am hoping to get at least enough for a sandwich as I love turkey. I'm sure there will be lots of talking, eating and fun had by all.

What is your thanksgiving going to be like?
Give me your turkey talk........