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Back in October I mentioned that I received Tony’s One-on-One DVD for “Just Arms”  Well, I am getting my act together again and I finally did the workout.

I brought home from the Studio my 6 pounders, 7 pounders and then my 15 pounders.  Well, I left the 8 pounders at the studio and I meant to just pick up another set to have at the house.  HA!

Tony works the Biceps, Triceps, and the forearms in this video.

Biceps “the two-headed Biceps brachii muscle on the inside of each upper arm.”  You know the part on the arm that all the girls look at on a man after they see the washboard ABS.  AKA “The Guns”

 Okay now here is mine. 

I know kind of sad.  I really should have taken the picture when I was all pumped up. 

Tony breaks the routine up and does one set of Biceps, then one set of Forarms and then one set of Triceps. He then goes back and does that set again.  So, you actually do two sets of the exercise.  Gives you a chance to make the adjusts on the weights that you need, just like the Bodybuilders do.  I was able to do the 15 pretty good.  Now, I did not do all the reps, I picked 15 reps to do.  That really should be the max, because I am not trying to really get my guns to pop out like most men do, I just want them to be strong.

Tony does about 15 sets of exercises, not just the ones that I mentioned.  But he does 3 different exercises 2 times and then does another group.  There are some great exercises for the forearms.

The forearms seem like they get left out on most workouts and I am so glad that Tony put them in on this video.  Those muscles need to be strong. The forearm contains many muscles, including the flexors and extensors of the digits, a flexor of the elbow (brachioradialis), and pronators and supinators that turn the hand to face down or upwards, respectively.

I found a great website that has some excellent forearm exercises.  Go check them out if you are looking for those popeye forearms. 

Oh, those Triceps are such a stubborn muscle for me.  Did you know it is the tricep that really makes the bicep pop out.  You need to work your triceps to get the thickness in your guns.  I truly hate those muscles.  It seems no matter how hard I work them and keep increasing the weight, they just seem weak.  Either I know I need to work them.  They help in my push-ups and they are the primary muscles for throwing. 

“The triceps is an extensor muscle of the elbow joint, and is an antagonist of the biceps and brachialis muscles. It can also fixate the elbow joint when the forearm and hand are used for fine movements, e.g., when writing.”

“The triceps accounts for approximately 70 percent of the upper arm’s muscle mass.”  Yes, you read that correctly. 

If you are looking for a great arm workout, then I suggest you grab Tony’s “Just Arms” workout.  Now, the DVD said 47 minutes, but I forwarded the tape alot to get the workout in 30 minutes, Tony’s spends alot of time chatting, but in that chatter he has some great information. 

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Get started today on that physique you have always wanted.  “A year from now you’ll wish you had started today.”  -Karen Lamb.

Why wait, what are you waiting for?  Either today or tomorrow, either 10 pounds lost or 10 pounds gained, it is your call. 

The annoying area especially for women has got us all up in the area trying to figure out how to work them.

Did you know that you can not spot reduce?  Yep!  That is right, you can’t just do abs all day long and think you are going to wake up in the morning with a flat tummy.  It is not going to happen.  Sorry to burst your bubble.  The only thing that doing alot of abs is get them stronger.  Now, why in the world do you want to do all that work and then not show anything for it.

Diet people, you have to be discipline on your food intake if you want to see those abs. 

Of course you need to work those abs just like any other muscle.  You work them and then let them rest.  The abs sit in a nice position is which they control stability, flexion and controls movement.

What makes up the abdominal muscles you ask?  Well, the Rectus Abdominis (commonly known as “abs”) is a paired muscle running vertically on each side of the anterior wall of the human abdomen (and in some other animals)These rectus abdominus gives us the washboard abs that people for most part of their lives try to get.  Diet people.

Then you have the Internal and External Obliques. 

The internal oblique muscle (of the abdomen) is the intermediate muscle of the abdomen, lying just underneath the external oblique and just above (superficial to) the transverse abdominal muscle.

Next is the External Obliques which was stated above that they lie on top of the internal oblique.

“The external oblique muscle (of the abdomen) (also external abdominal oblique muscle) is the largest and the most superficial (outermost) of the three flat muscles of the lateral anterior abdomen.”

The Transverse abdominals seem to be the hardest to work on because you can’t really see them unless you have maybe 1% of fat like the bodybuilders.  But for those of us who dream about seeing them one day, just know that they are there.

“The transversus abdominis muscle, also known as the transversalis muscle and transverse abdominal muscle, is a muscle layer of the anterior and lateral abdominal wall which is just deep to (layered below) the internal oblique muscle. It is a major muscle of the functional core of the human body.”

‘The TVA also (involuntarily) contracts during lifts; it is the body’s natural weight-lifting belt, stabilizing the spine and pelvis during lifting movements.”

So there you have it people.  The abs section.  The very core of a body.  Did you know that each of us has a six pack, it is just some of us like to protect our six-pack while others like to show them off.  I definitely cover mine up for the winter. 
Well, now do you want to know how to work those nice abs that you thought you did not have but actually do.  Tony Horton has a video tape out called “Guaranteed Abs”  from beach body.  You know people if you want any of Tony’s DVD’s you are going to have to go to Beach Body. 

This video focuses on the very core that I talked about in a sectional progression.  Tony likes to work with sectional progession.  Well, let’s face it why would we want to work out and not progress? 

“Guaranteed Abs” is only 7 minutes long and he takes you through 7 abs exercises done in order with no stopping.  30 seconds at each exercise and let me tell you something, it freakin burns by the end.  He gives you the option of doing it twice.  Are you crazy Tony?  Yes, this man is crazy and yes he does do it twice. 

I have done these exercises with my extreme workout people and they die every time.  They love it.  The beauty of it is that it is not that expensive, great for a Christmas gift.  Hop on over to http://www.beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/pkayfit02  to purchase any of BeachBody Products. 

Way to go Tony.  I just love that guy.

I am in heaven right now.  I went to Dallas for a Beachbody Team meeting and the guest was no other than the man himself Tony Horton.  My heart was pounding like a little kid.  I could not believe I was in the same room with Tony.  How did this happen?  I was extremely excited but tired from the drive down there.

I am just ecstatic. 

There were quit a few people there.  Close to 150 Will had mentioned.  There was a guy named Nick who has been on the infomercials.  There was Will and Kevin from Beachbody Corporate.  I could not believe it.

Tony started off giving his speech in the Tony fashion about how he got where he is today.  So glad Tony did not pursue his comedian career.  He can joke all he wants on his DVD’s. 

We had a coaches training.  If any of you who are in the fitness industry or are just plain fitness enthusiasts and are not a BeachBody Coach, this is a company that is really about to take off.  You can make some money on the side.  This is best MLM company’s in fitness today and it is getting ready to explode.  I suggest you get on board now.  I am not lying.  The American Diabetes Association is on board too.  How about that.  They just don’t put their stamp on just anything.  This is truly a landmark deal.  Beachbody is the first company to receive this stamp approval for their workout programs.  If you are interested, please go to www.milliondollarbody.com and check it out.  If you decide you want to be a coach and their should be no question, sign up under Pkayfit02.  Get going while it is warm before it gets really hot.

Okay, enough of that, here in the Coaches Training Session, Tony was actually the one who spoke.  He talked about 11 Laws of Fitness according to him.  This was such a great training.  If you sign up under me I can give those to you.  These were great Laws and that can be applied to everyday life.  It was amazing to listen to him.  I was really tired but he really managed to keep me awake.  After his speech he walked down the aisle and I was able to shake his hand.  I will never wash that hand. 

Now, was the time to workout people P90x style.  Let me tell you it Rocked!  Just like P90x and the one-on-one DVD.  I busted a major sweat.  Take a look.  I had so much fun having Tony kick my butt.

Getting ready to rock.

jab, Cross, Hook, Turn people.  Let’s get it right.

As you can see, my shirt was soaked liked I worked out or something.  I had an awesome time.

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I received my next One-on-One DVD  “Killer Abs”  awesome like the others.  Also, they sent me a sneak peak to Chalean Extreme.  This is going to be another program that is going to rock.  I love it.

I am so excited about this event.  I can even begin to tell you.  I have a chance to go meet the one and only Tony Horton today in Dallas.  It is about a 3 hour drive.  I am worried about Hurricane Ike.  But not too worried, when I set my mind to it I go and do it no matter the cost.

I debated about this for a couple of days and all my friends said go.  There was a reason for the cancellation of the Personal Training Class.  My Bunco friends will surely understand what a fitness fanatic I am.  I know they support me.

I can’t wait for all the exciting news, plus I get to workout with Tony.  Last year, I went and workout with Chalene Johnson and that was so much fun.  Again, I drove about 3 hours to get there for a 1 hour workout but it was worth it because she signed my shoe.  Yes.  I got to workout with Leslie Bender a couple of weeks ago and that was great too.  I have met Mindy Mylrea and what a little spit fire she is, she is soo great.  I really love her too. 

I will be back with an update and pictures of me and Tony.  I know you are all jealous.  Ha.  Keep working out and keep working out hard.

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I bought me a Heart Rate Monitor awhile back and really hadn’t used it.  I noticed while I was teaching my light yoga class in Buffalo Gap that I couldn’t see my watch too much because my eyesight is not what it used to be because I find myself at the computer all the time anymore.  :) 

I switched wearing my regular watch to my Heart Rate Monitor watch so that I could see the numbers.
Well, since I have my heart rate monitor on I thought I would just see how many calories I am burning with all of my exercise classes that I teach.  I have been stunned, but I use the heart monitor to my benefit as well. 

I can usually burn about 750 calories on a great day just exercising or teaching classes. 

One of the reason that I wear this monitor also, is because that it really keeps my accountable for what I eat afterwards.  Have you ever noticed that people tend to eat way more than they burn after they work out.  They have the mentality that since they have worked out that they can eat anything they want to.  Okay, I know there are exceptions like Michael Phelps.  He can eat everything under the sun.  I am talking about us average folks who seem to just look at food and gain weight.

I also encourage my students and older folks to get a monitor so that they can see for themselves what they are burning and then they can adjust their meals accordingly.  This has helped tremendously for many of them.

All I am saying is get yourself a great heart rate monitor and start keeping track of those calories actually burned during your workout.  You will be amazed.

Don’t forget to workout to Power 90x, one-on-one with Tony, and the 10 minute Trainer with Tony.

He is the best.  i love him.

Yes, it is here everyone.  I am stoked about this new DVD from Tony Horton.  The next DVD installment from his new One-on-One series.  I have not had a chance to review it, since it just came yesterday. 

The Olympics only comes every four years, so I have been glued to the TV watching Michael Phelps take charge and sweeping the world with his gold medals.  You go Michael.  I am thinking about adding swimming to my routine.

I finally realized why I don’t like to run.  I have been on the treadmill twice this week.  I have squeezed in 3 cardio sessions in so far.  Yeah me!  But, yesterday I realized that my little toes get all bruised up.  I hate that and they are so sore.  After my class yesterday, I had to take my shoes off to let my toes breathe.  That is why I think I will go swimming.  Give my little toes a break.

Remember change is good and a variety of cardio exercises is great.  You need to mix it up people.

I will get back with you on how it went with Tony.  Can’t wait.

This last week, I was able to get at least 3 cardio session in.  Yes, with finals of summer session two and having to sub 4 additional classes.  I was exciting to get my run in on Monday and two Turbo Kick classes into my schedule. 

Still sticking to the nutrition plan which I have placed on the fridge, which really helps me stay accountable.  If you have a way to track your progress you will stay with it longer.  I haven’t craved any sweets at all for the past two weeks.  I have been drinking my water and my protein shake, which is awesome by the way.  I have been trying to eat the foods that rev up my metabolism, which I am writing an article about that. 

I have reached my 2 inches of inches lost.  Yes, it is really starting to come together.  I only have a couple more week, but I think I can get there.  Of course, I will not stop there.  I will keep going until my body fat gets to where I want it to be.

By the way, I am excited to receive Tony Horton’s new One-on-One DVD.  I have the Plyo Legs already and I am excited to see what is next.  I have had so much going on this past week, that I did not get any sessions in for myself.  I think I ended up taking a weight lifting break.  I will get back on track next week.  I was really trying to focus on burning the calories in the Cardio part of my routine.  It is really hard to juggle several things at once.  Next week should be better because I won’t have the summer school to teach.  It cuts into my morning.  So, now I can focus more on the workout part of the routine.  It is a juggling game.  I should see more results next week.

By the way, I filmed my yoga video yesterday. It was awesome.  This will be my first video ever.  I am really excited about it.  Now, just have to edit it and put it together.  It will be available on my website www.myphysiqueinc.com shortly.  I will keep you posted.  The video is easy stretching, very basic yoga, and I have two 30 minute segments on the dvd. 

Keep up the good work people, and keep encouraging others to workout and get healthy.  It all starts with you and setting the example.

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I switched my routine from the Power 90x lean routine to Power 90x Doubles routine.  why?  Well, because along with my eyesight I have lost some brain cells along the way. 

I thought with every cell in my being that I needed to push my self and add more cardio to my regimen.  I do, really, if I want to get rid of the stuff that is covering what many have told me is the rectus abdominis aka six-pack to show, then I am going to have to do more cardio.  Yuck!  I hate to run. I don’t have time to go to the base and get on the spin bike or treadmill.   I know I have said this before in the “What was I thinking” post.   Why can’t I just shove an enama up my you know what and just get it over with?  No, I couldn’t do that, I guess I will just have to eat bushels of apples, or is that bundles of apples? 

Well, I have gone running twice this week.  Two times too many this year.  I feel alot better and my shins are aren’t talking to me as much.  I guess that is good.  Now, I was suppose to do my chest, shoulders and triceps on Monday also, but man I was really exhausted after my workout in the morning class.  We really did work hard and I did not really want to because I knew I was suppose to do the Power 90x routine.  I put it off.  So, now I am behind and I did the routine today after my evening classes, which no one came for on Wednesday.  Now, I will have to do the back and biceps tomorrow which was suppose to be just YogaX.  Well, I have two Yoga classes to teach on Thurdady, so I will do those and figure out if I want to do the back and bicep routine after I have lunch with my friend.  You know priorities.  :) 

I think I will do a little jogging tomorrow again, not too bad so I will keep it up.  I will do my back and bicep routine.  I really need to get my push-up routine going as well.  When am I going to have time for all this blogging and working out?  Urgh!

I do have a dead line and I am sticking to it.  Just apples and yogurt.  Oh, and I found an awesome protein drink too.  it has a cinnamon taste to it.  I love cinnamon.

No excuses. 

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Yesterday I told you that I was going to combine the legs and back of Power 90x to my new Tony Horton Dvd one-on-one.  So, ok I used the wam-up from Power 90x because in Tony’s one-one-one Plyo Legs he has already warmed up using the jump rope, so then he just gets to stretching.  I warmed up and then I skipped the stretch and jumped right into it.  You really shouldn’t but I needed to get right to it.  Also, listen to your body and note how you are doing, if you are just starting out on this program by all means do the stretching.  I had already did some Yoga earlier in the morning so I was pretty well stretched. 

I followed the same format that Tony uses in the Power 90x, where he does two leg exercises and then does a back exercise.  I definitely needed a break after the two Plyo legs exercises. Holy Cow!. I was definitely breathing hard and I could tell the first two exercises were fairly easy.  Got my heart rate up to about 157.  I did keep up pretty good with him and got down pretty low that I could get.  I can’t seem to get the flexible in the ankles that I need.  I need to work on that.  I am having trouble to the chin-up bar.  I have never really been good at that even after I have strengthen my back muscles.  Just not meant for that.  I have to question ladies that can do that.  Just kidding.  Do it if you can.  I started with the bar and it is really hard for some reason so I switch to the bands and those are fairly somewhat easy to do.  I have the heavy resistance band hooked up.  I guess I need to play with that some more.

Those killer wall sits that he has you do, they are really the devil.  He gets you into the 90 degree position and holds it I think it was for 3 minutes.  I did have to take a little itch up the wall and then come back down again.  Those weren’t as bad as the next time he has you do the alternate straight leg wall sits.  OMG!  10 seconds on each side for 90 seconds.  Thank God I did not fall to the floor.  I did feel like it though.  Busting a sweat trying to hold the wall up.  The last time I remember doing something like that I was feeling pretty good and was very glad the wall was there holding me up.  :)  Remember you can not hold the wall with your hands and you can not place the hands on the thighs.  It is all legs people.

So, we did these jack things and I tell you the first 10 were awesome after that, the legs just started to burn. Are you freakin kidding me?   My heart rate of course went up and man I think we did 25 or 30 something.  Holy Cow!  Am I going to make?, it I thought to myself.  Oh, I forgot to mention that he does take a break, but guess what?  I did not, I needed to get the workout done.  So, no water break for me.  Please do not do this.  You really need water by yourside.  Fresh air also.

I finished the workout with the last 3 leg exercises he has on the one-on-one and did the stretch.  I feel like someone beat the holy crap out of me.  My shirt was soaked from sweat, plus I do not have a ceiling fan in my room. 

I forgot to mention that on Thursday when I did Turbo Kick for the cardio we did the Turbo legs, then on Friday we did the wall sits and some lunges or something, I can’t remember but I have done legs all week. My legs are used to thing type of workout.  I needed something a little more aggressive and boy did I get it.  I love every minute of it, even though I really did want to give up.  You have to set the goals for yourself.  THIS PROGRAM IS NOT FOR THE SLACKER.

Then I had to go outside and fill my truck up with the trash that was outside.  Hot, humid, and oppressive.  Yuck!  I swepted the porch and had a beer.  Yup!  I did, had me a nice Mic Ultra Lime one too.  It was awesome.

I must tell you that I burned 445 calories in that 1 hour and 1/2.  I told you it would take me longer because of the back stuff too.

I need to do cardio tomorrow and then on Monday I will start doing the doubles.  Can’t wait for the next DVD.  Bring it On Tony!

Hey, if anyone wants to purchase the Power 90x then, you can purchase under me, pkayfit at beachbody.com  I am a coach there.

NO EXCUSES, WORK IT, AND DEFINITELY BRING IT!

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