Workouts | Body Inspired Fitness

10 Apr

By Angela
In Be Inspired, Core, Full Body, Lower Body, Pregnancy, Upper Body
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The No Excuses Workout – Five Minute Total Body Exercises

I swear there a million excuses NOT to workout. Injuries are usually at the top of that list. Seems when people get injured or have limitations they stop working out completely. But I always look at injuries and limitations as opportunities to train other bits of my bod I don’t usually focus on. My latest workout is called “NO Excuses Workout”. I gotta tell you, there are really no good excuses to call off your sweat session completely. There will be days you need to take it easy, slow down, maybe just go for a walk. But if you are looking to really get worked WHILE staying connected and aware of your limitations then this workout is for you. I asked Rebecca Reinbold from BeNourishedBeHealthy.com to demonstrate the exercises. In these videos Rebecca is 4 months pregnant. Coming from an extremely active background she still wants a moderately intense workout, but needs to honor her body’s limitations. I show her exactly how to do that in my “NO Excuses Workout.”

This workout is a total body workout! I …

01 Apr

By Angela
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Declined Push-Ups Exercise – Great Arm & Core Workout

It’s a classic push-up, but a little more fun & really gets your chest & shoulders fired up. Keep your core tight and go as slowly as you can! If you are looking for a strength training exercise to do anywhere, this is it!

Here’s the challenge- Do as many push-ups as possible before you break perfect form. Do this for 2 rounds. 3 times a week!

25 Mar

By Angela
In Be Inspired, Cardio, Core, Full Body, Lower Body, Upper Body
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Maximize Your Workout with Interval Training & Your Gymboss Timer

I’m gonna make this REALLY easy to understand. Interval training with a Gymboss timer is the single best way to blast fat, sculpt your body, and LOVE your workouts.

Why you ask? I’ve got THREE great reasons why interval training is the KEY to a leaner, stronger, and sexier body.

1. Your workouts are SHORT! Get in, get sweaty, and get done. Who has all day to workout? 2. You won’t get bored! By constantly changing it up you will actually look forward to your workouts and ENJOY exercising. 3. They deliver RESULTS! When you love something, you do it. When you do it, it works. Results are THE MOST important element of a training program.

Do you get it it now? Interval training is fast, fun, and effective. Why do anything else?

Check out this cool infographic as well as this video on how to use your Gymboss Interval Timer.

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22 Mar

By Angela
In Be Inspired, Lower Body, Pregnancy, Workouts
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Single Leg Squats While Pregnant

Hey new or soon to be mommies! Do this single leg squat exercise to keep your legs long and lean while pregnant (or not). I do this exercise (and I’m not pregnant) and have you seen my legs…yea, proof that this single leg squat is money!

But, working out is just part of the plan to keep strong and fit during pregnancy and after. You hear it all of the time, but eating really is 80% of the equation. PALETA Pregnancy makes it all easy. Check out PALETA’s farm to table meal offerings JUST for pregnancy and getting that body back after baby.

13 Mar

By Angela
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The Big Dance Workout – Lower Body Power & Strength

Are you ready for quite possibly the hardest leg workout ever? This workout was created by Jared Rodriquez for GUYS & LADIES and is designed to SHRED your legs, and make your lower body stronger and leaner in record time. Best part? Jared works ME out. Ummmm score!

Move One – Open-Toe Deep Squat Move Two – Squat Steps Move Three – Stationary Super Skater Side One Move Four – Stationary Super Skater Side Two

THE DEETS – All you need is a gymboss interval timer and a mat. Do each move for 50 seconds with a 10 second transition (recovery). Do the whole routine for 4 or 5 rounds. It only takes 16-20 minutes to complete the whole workout.

MY TIPS – Go BIG! Go HARD! And get done! Wear your gymboss interval timer, and of course, your heart rate monitor & make sure you are getting that heart rate UP!

Guys… grab some weights to add size to your legs!

Open-Toe Deep Squat – Make sure your knees track your toes. Don’t allow your …

04 Mar

6 EASY Tips To Stay Accountable to Your Workout Session

1. Sign in and pay for a class you can’t cancel.

Something happens when we have paid for something! It’s more than just the cash, it’s the processes of paying that commits us to attend.

2. Make a plan with a friend and have a penalty for bailing on the other person.

Create a solid and specific workout plan with your buddy. Time, location, and workout details. If one of you bails you must have a penalty (other than being a shitty friend) that you owe your workout pal. Like a mani, massage, or cleaning her kitchen! *I always ask my friends NOT to tell me they are bailing so I have still show up! I’d rather be annoyed they bailed then annoyed at myself for losing my motivation.

P.S. I hate the gym! But if I have to go…

3. Post to Facebook or Twitter your workout goal and plan for the next day.

Ain’t nothing like sharing with …

01 Mar

By Angela
In Be Inspired, Cardio, Lower Body, Workouts
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Thin Thighs Plyo Workout – Jump, Baby Jump!

I’m obsessed with college basketball and March madness. I love how much fire and fight college players have. They WANT to win soooo badly and it’s clear in every moment of these heart pounding games. March is all about watching tons of great passionate b-ball and, to celebrate, I have created a signature workout to bring out the inner Kobe in all of us.

My “Jump Baby Jump” workout is all about getting to fly. This workout will make you sweat, make your butt higher and tighter, your belly smaller, and your strut sexier :) To me nothing feels more powerful that jumping. I asked one of my favorite people and my dear friend Eliza Martin to help demonstrate these high intensity moves. Eliza can jump like no one I have ever seen. It’s so inspiring!

Move One – Ruby Slippers Jumps Move Two – Super Skaters Move Three – Jump & Switch (3 versions) Move Four – One-Eighty Jumps

THE DEETS – All you need is a gymboss interval timer and a mat. Do each move for …

13 Feb

By Angela
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Valentine’s Day Buddy Workout

It’s Valentines Day! And that means it’s time to grab your favorite gal pal and join me and my favorite lady Holly Clapham. This workout was designed by Holly to slim your legs, tone your arms, and cut up your core. The best part? You get to use your friend for ALL the moves, making it FUN & FAST!

Move One – Rear Leg Lift with Calf Raises Move Two – Weighted Ball Passing Move Three – High-Plank/ Push-Ups Trade-Off

THE DEETS – All you need is a mat, & weighted medicine ball, or a single hand weight (4-10 pounds). Do each move for 20 reps. Try as many sets as you can handle.

MY TIPS – Have fun! Encourage your buddy! Always wear your heart rate monitor & make sure you are getting that heart rate UP! You can keep your heart up by going fast OR going really slow. I would do as many rounds as you can until you burn 250 calories.

START- Start with a 10 min walk, jog, or break dance …

01 Feb

By Angela
In Be Inspired, Core, Upper Body, Workouts
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Heart Shape Valentine’s Day Workout

Are you ready for my Heart Shaped Workout? This workout is all about building your shoulders, while slimming your hips to give you a heart shaped hot bod. I asked one of my favorite ladies, Tish from Fit Bottomed Girls, to join me. You are going to fall in love with her! She really went for it and you will be inspired by watching her work it out!

Move One – Upright Row Move Two – Decline Push-Up Move Three – Side Low Plank w/ Leg Circles Right Side Move Four – Side Low Plank w/ Leg Circles Left Side

THE DEETS – All you need is a gymboss interval timer, a mat, & a set of weights. Your weights should be heavy enough to be challenging. Beginners use 2-5 pounds & advanced use 5-8 pounds. Ladies don’t go too heavy as we want to keep our bodies long and lean. Guys go heavy if you want size (but not so heavy your form goes to shit). Do each move for 1 minute with a 15 …

30 Jan

Ass Attack Workout – Best Butt Lifting Exercises

Do you want an ass you can set your drink on? Bounce a quarter off of? I DO! And in my “Ass Attack” workout I’ll show you how you can have one of your own. For this workout I have asked one of my best friends to join me. Kelly Boyer, owner of Paleta, and owner of one of the finest asses in town, helps demonstrate my sweet new moves.

Move One – Kneeling Single-Leg Lunge Move Two – Curtsy Lunge into Leg Extension Move Three – Warrior Three Lunge

THE DEETS – All you need is your Polar heart rate monitor and a small amount of room. THAT’S IT! Do each move for 15 repetitions, do all three moves on one side before switching to the other. Do as many rounds as you can.

MY TIPS – For this workout it really is about perfect form. Don’t rush this one. Spend the time mastering each move and executing it with precision. Keep your core tight! In every moment of this workout try to see how …