T25 Total Body - Always FUN and Challenging

One of the best things about working out is doing it with friends!

I've been based in the Philippines to expand my cause-related media project here in Asia, but in between the film work and family time, I try to keep my fit on which is difficult sometimes when you don't have a set schedule, especially while traveling.

When I finally get a workout in, it's always good to invite people to workout with you. When I did T25 Total Body Circuit (a few weeks ago), I invited some friends and we had a blast! And although the workout was only 25 minutes, trust me....we still got our butts kicked!!

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My buddy Daniel was kind enough to invite us over to his condo to get this workout in, I think next time I will bring some swim shorts to take a dip in the nice pool!

Here's a quick video of our workout, and if you need some extra motivation and accountability (I know we all need it sometimes), then feel free to message me for some free online coaching and advice! Looking forward to meeting you =)

T25 Total Body Circuit

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T25 Total Body Circuit + Max 30 Abs Attack Workout

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So my Dad and I decided to replace our 22 Minute Hard Corps Workout today with T25 Total Body Circuit and Max 30 Abs Attack.

Today's workout was supposed to be Cardio 2 + Core 2, but since the workout at Pensacola Fit Club was very similar, and about 3 minutes longer, it would be like doing our 22 Minute Hard Corps workout  =). I don't normally replace workouts during a challenge, and I don't really recommend it, but if the workouts are fairly the same, especially if they are Beachbody workouts (my preference), then I would say that it's ok. You do what you feel is right for you. As for me, as long as the intensity factor is the same, and it is not a recurring thing, then doing it once or twice during a challenge won't hurt anything.

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Day 2, Week Six - 22 Minute Hard Corps | T25 Total Body Circuit + Abs Attack

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The LEG BURNER - T25 Lower Focus Workout

The LEG BURNER!

There is one workout day that I DREAD all the time, and that is LEG DAY! I would definitely say that my upper body is much stronger than my lower body, which is why lower body workouts are much more of a challenge for me, but I also understand that it's also the reason why I really need to focus on my weaknesses to build overall strength as an athlete. Embrace the SUCK right =)

Today's workout was T25 Lower Focus, and although there are no Crossfit snatches or weights involved, it is still very much a LEG BURNER. Crossfit athlete or not, this is a challenging workout for everyone! But hey guess what, there are also MODIFICATIONS too, so no excuses people =) 

After my workout, my family shared a little bit about what they like BEST about me, they're pretty amazing...my family =) 

T25 Lower Focus Workout

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As always, thank you for visiting my blog. I am currently challenging myself to not only workout everyday consistently until I begin my 22 Minute Hard Corps Challenge, but to also create a video and blog post to help me stay accountable to my health and fitness goals, as well as my goals as a Beachbody Coach. I hope to inspire some of you to live a more active lifestyle and maybe also help PAY IT FORWARD. Until next time....... =)


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The 10 Biggest Workout Trends According to Google

 10 Biggest Workout Trends According to Google

As I was scrolling through my facebook feed, I noticed an article which was posted by a friend of mine, and it said "10 Biggest Workout Trends of 2014, According to Google".  As a Beachbody Coach and an open-minded Health and Fitness Enthusiast, I was very curious, so I clicked on the link, and this is what I found. A week before the article was published, Google released it's top search trends for 2014, and among the list were workouts that saw the biggest spike in search volume compared to the previous year. It was pretty awesome to see that 5 out of 10 workouts listed below were specific to the ones that I currently specialize in with my online challenge groups. Check out the list, and maybe you can use this as a reference to setting goals for the New Year.

10 Biggest Workout Trends of 2014 - According to Google:


- INSANITY

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- FOCUS T25

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- PIYO WORKOUT

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- 7 MINUTE WORKOUT

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- P90X

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- KETTLEBELL WORKOUT

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- TABATA WORKOUT

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- BODY BEAST

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- BURPEE WORKOUT

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- 5X5 WORKOUT



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T25 Gamma - Ript Up Workout

I did the T25 Gamma - Rip't Up Workout (25 minutes) for the first time today, and it was awesome! I know that you can tell how much fun I was having just by my facial expression above, but it was nice to have my niece and nephews there to motivate me, well ok....I mean laugh at me! =)  These weighted Rocket Launcher Pulses kicked my butt, of course in a good way =). The workout consisted of some unstable high-rep upper body pumps with some weighted core exercises. I can still feel the burn as I am writing this!

One of my favorite exercises are tricep kick-backs. My triceps are one of my strongest muscles, and I can do DIPS all day, ok I might be exaggerating just a little, but I do think my triceps are bigger than my biceps, looks like I need to push more weight when doing curls!

Dead-lifts are not one of those "glamor" exercises, but the one-legged dead-lifts make it look "fancy". It doesn't look like much, but you're working a lot with this one!

So I need more of these exercises! Chest press with alternating leg lifts! Your chest is working, arms are working, abs are working.....this is called "doing work"! Try to keep your legs straight and your head off the ground, that's when you really get the full effect of the exercise!

Downward dog to plank, downward dog to one-legged plank, then to one-legged push up. By this point, your upper body is just crushed! You're like "only 25 minutes, I got this!"=)  It's a very humbling workout, and I love it because it pushes me to the limit! 

Yup, my face says it all! Next time, I'm thinking about adding med balls to this particular exercise. That's how I roll, ha ha.....we'll see!

The one-legged balance curls with shoulder press, now that's a good one! If you think this is easy, then do it on top of a BOSU ball, and send me the video! By this point of the workout, all I'm doing is thinking about my Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana Shakeology!

3-2-1.......TIME!!!!!!! Nailed it =) Shaun T, I hate you! =)

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T25 Dynamic Core + Insanity Asylum Relief Hybrid Workout

Just finished my Sunday workout, in which I decided to do a hybrid Focus T25 Dynamic Core (25 minutes) workout along with a much needed Insanity Asylum Relief stretch (27 minutes).

I enjoyed this Dynamic Core workout because it focuses on not just the front core, but also your back core, which is one of the toughest parts of my body to workout. And the fact that it was only 25 minutes, that was a plus too!

There were a lot of leg lifting core workouts, which is perfect if you are trying to work your lower abs, like me! The lower abs are the hardest abdominal to shred, and I am determined to get them! =)

My balance is terrible as well LOL, but it has fortunately gotten much better I am proud to say =). T25 Dynamic Core has some balance movements which really focus your core, as well as your whole body. I would have to say that these types of balance movements definitely have helped me with numerous balance obstacles at the Spartan Races, and other obstacle course race events.

Oh did I mention that when it comes to core exercises which involve my hip flexors, I cry like a baby, yeah I know, more YOGA! =)

I would have to say that the combination of the T25 Dynamic Core followed by the Asylum Relief stretch workout was money! The exercise that you see me doing above is actually pretty tough for me because my chest is so big! =) ha ha!

My hammies always feel tight, so I have to continuously stretch them out. It might be because I'm getting older =), but I doubt it!  It does feel really good though every time I stretch them out though, and I think it makes me run faster! Here's my tip of the day: just don't forget to stretch, it's helped me in more ways then one! If you can do yoga, then that's even better!!

And if you didn't notice, cats dig me! What can I say =)

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