Best Body Bootcamp Week 1 is complete! I managed to squeeze in 4 workouts, which is actually better than I expected. I did hit both my goals this week though: drinking boatloads of water and cutting down on snacking after dinner. I’m aiming for 5 workouts this week – but with the ZOOMA Half Marathon on Saturday, I’m not sure if that’s going to happen (actually, I’m not sure if I will be able to get out of bed tomorrow through Friday!).
There was one workout (Workout B for those participating) that Tina created that I skipped. I actually reviewed it the night before my workout and planned to do it but in the end there were a lot of exercises that I couldn’t do comfortably — or just that I couldn’t do in my tiny workout room with 10 other people around. As fun as the SeeSaw Reach exercise sounds (see below), I don’t think I could do it without knocking 5 people over (and maybe flashing a little too much belly).
So I have learned that I need to come up with a few alternatives (which I will be featuring here on Mondays). This week it’s the Standing Ball Squeeze:
You can also get tricky and add a Squat:
This video (in case this video doesn’t show up!) shows a small ball, but I’d go with a medium sized one (TWSS?)
Let me tell you, you may feel silly, but this is a kick ass leg thigh, leg, and butt move.
Back to the Bootcamp — I did really enjoy workouts A and C and decided I love doing circuit workouts with cardio intervals almost as much as I love supersets. Who have I become???
Do you have a favorite move or a move alternative? Let me know – especially if it’s recommended for pregnant women (but it’s not like I’m going to be pregnant forever). I’d love to add it to my workouts!
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That seesaw move looks tough. It looks like you have to have alot of coordination, which I don’t.
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I don’t either right now – lol! I was going to attempt and then thought, “Nah, I would just take people down with me.” Ha ha.
that seesaw move was deceptively hard. when i first watched the video for it i thought ‘well that doesnt look so bad, that’ll be a good move’. ummmmmm my legs were BURNING by the end of it. and the next day. and the day after.
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Oh, it never looked easy to me!!! But of course, I seriously lack coordination. I bet it was a killer move. Maybe I’ll attempt it this summer!