Volcano Hike up Concepcion - Ometepe Island, Nicaragua
I had the opportunity to film one of the TOUGHEST races on the planet, this race is called the Fuego Y Agua Survival Run which was remotely located in Ometepe Island in Nicaragua. It was probably the most challenging race that I've ever filmed with my OCRTUBE media project, but also one of the most beautiful places that I've ever been to. I have been working out with my Hammer and Chisel Challenge and felt that it really helped me with the long and technical volcano hikes carrying roughly about 30 lbs of equipment in my Patagonia backpack. It was definitely a great experience, and I'm sure that I will be back next year.
Killing my Hammer and Chisel Workout at my Guesthouse - Managua, Nicaragua
Hammer and Chisel - ISO Speed Hammer Workout
Feel free to check out the video that I created below, and I hope that some of you may get inspired to give it a shot next year. It will be a tough one, but you will learn more about yourself than ever before, and gain life-long memories with many friendships to be made.
Fuego Y Agua Survival Run - Nicaragua 2016
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I have to give it up to Tony Horton (creator of P90X and 22 Minute Hard Corps) for helping me get my life back with health and fitness. It's not just about looking good for me (abs can only do much for you, but they look nice ha ha), it's also about testing my physical abilities, which is why I have a slight addiction to the sport of obstacle course racing, and other adrenaline junkie adventure sports. Plus, it helps me stay in peak physical condition during my travels around the world, which I don't see myself every retiring from =).
22 Minute Hard Corps is NOW AVAILABLE - Links below!
But, you guys don't want to hear about all that right ha ha, you just want to know how you can get in on this FREE Sneak Peek of Tony's new workout program, 22 Minute Hard Corps. So without further ado, here is how to check it out before you decide to take on the challenge.
FREE SNEAK PEEK:
- Available starting February 7th, 2016 (promo has ended - get the discounted challenge pack links below)
- Go to this link, CLICK HERE, and become a Club Member for 30 days FREE!
- During the Free Trial Offer, you will be able to try 22 Minute Hard Corps PLUS the full member library of Beachbody on Demand workouts, which is about $3,000+ worth of workouts including the full P90X library, Insanity, and many more including exclusive workouts not open to non-members (public).
- Again, CLICK HERE to take advantage of the FREE 22 Minute Hard Corps Sneak Peek Workout
*Note: If you are already a Team Beachbody Club Member, you will already have access to Beachbody on Demand Online Streaming, so you will have full access to the sneak peek.
OFFICIAL LAUNCH DATE of 22 Minute Hard Corps will be on MARCH 1ST.
(message me for online test group details and to take the challenge)
Yup, I used to think that Tony's jokes were pretty corny, but hey his workouts are
top notch, and they get the job done, so I figured he can tell all the corny jokes that he wants,
because I'm reaping the benefits =)
Do you have friends that may want to try this new workout? Feel free to send them this link.
I will be starting a 22 Minute Hard Corps Online Test Group soon! If you would like to participate and be among the first to try out this challenge, message me here!
Enjoy the journey, looking forward to your SUCCESS!
WAHOO, Week 4 of my Hammer and Chisel Challenge was a blast! I guess knowing that I am half way done with this challenge gets me even more EXCITED =) I can honestly say that this is definitely one of my top programs for sure. And one more thing before I recap my week, if you're thinking about doing this challenge (ask me about my upcoming online test groups) then be prepared to murder your legs, because LEG DAY is pretty much every day! =)
Day 1, Week 4
Today's workout was Chisel Balance and let me tell you this, I totally suck at balance! I know that I'm getting better, but this is something that I have to continue to do, or I will lose the skill almost immediately. Just like a lot of the H&C workouts, this one was a leg burner!
Chisel Balance - Up and Downs + Split Squat Jump
Day 2, Week 4
One thing to always remember, and something that I continue to remind my challengers is that you are not in competition with anyone but yourself. Just show up every day, and results will happen. Today's workout was Max Hammer Strength, and as you can see, I am working my dinky little calves!
Max Hammer Strength
Hammer and Chisel Review
Day 3, Week 4
Today's workout came late today because I spent all day with my family. I did Chisel Cardio and struggled with the Forearm Kicks. My flexibility has gotten better, but my hip flexors were burning! I may have to throw in some yoga workouts to help with more of these types of movements. Sleep is something that I lack and desperately need. I typically get about 5-6 hours per day, I would do better if I killed 8 hours a day =). Chisel Cardio - Dumbbell Swings
Day 4, Week 4
Today was supposed to be my REST DAY, but I'll be running the Disney Marathon this Sunday, so I decided to take my workouts all the way through, but also taking it easy so that I won't be over-trained for the marathon. I ended up doing ISO Speed Hammer and it was only 25 minutes! Pistol squats need improvement, but I know I'm getting better because my legs feel much stronger.
ISO Speed Hammer
Day 5, Week 4
I arrived in Orlando today in preparation for the Disney Marathon, checked into my Airbnb reservation and went to town on my workout which was Hammer Power and 10 Minute Hammer Abs.
Hammer Power
Day 6, Week 4
So today I simply took a rest day and attended an amazing Beachbody Super Saturday event at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. I will be adding my missed Master's Cardio Workout to the end of my challenge date to ensure that I complete all the workouts for the challenge. Just a general rule of thumb that I use when I am doing a challenge: If you miss one workout, you add a day. If you miss two workouts, you can re-do the week, or simply add the missed workouts to the end of your challenge. Whatever works best for you =).
Day 7, Week 4 Disney Marathon Day =) Today I ran my very first marathon, you can check out my video below =) Hammer and Chisel resumes after my full recovery ha ha! All I can say is that I got my but kicked running 26.2 miles, but I embraced the challenge and plan to do more in the near future.
I signed up for my very FIRST MARATHON about 8 months ago, and I chose the Walt Disney World Marathon! I had an amazing experience, but that doesn't mean that I didn't struggle. Although I decided to run this challenge for fun, it still kicked my butt! Prior to this race, I have never ran 26.2 miles before. I think the most I've ever ran was about 21-23 miles, which killed me.
I am more of a trail runner, but something just intrigued me about this race, so I decided to add it to my bucket list, and it was one of the best decisions that I've ever made. It taught me about my limits, what I need to work on, and how strong I am mentally.
My First Marathon!
I finally understand what it means by "hitting the wall", because by mile 20 I started to feel like crashing. By mile 22, I didn't know if I could go on! Yes, quitting did cross my mind, but I didn't let that take over, I blocked the pain, and kept on going. From the 22nd mile, it became all mental for me, and I made it and crossed the finish line! A big, huge thanks to couple things: mustard packets, Beachbody Performance Hydrate, GU's, and the motivation from complete strangers throughout the course, it was so helpful!
So I made this quick 2 minute video on my 26.2 miles that I did on January 10th, 2016. #WDWMarathon, I will be back! =)
Yes!!! Week 3 of my Hammer and Chisel Challenge is done! =) Here is my quick wrap up of how my week went. Btw, I am visiting my parents and family in Pensacola for a few weeks, so most of my workouts were done at my parents house while they happily watched =)
Day 1, Week 3
Workout of the day was Total Body Hammer. I have to admit, I had to up my game on my Military Press because the girls on the videos were killing it while I was struggling. I did feel my shoulder tweak a bit, so I had to tone it down a bit during the shoulder exercises. As always, the bulgarian split squats get me all the time, but I feel my legs getting much stronger.
Total Body Hammer (quick clips)
Day 2, Week 3
We had a choice between Chisel Agility and Master's Cardio, so I chose Chisel Agility since it was a longer workout, also because I wanted to see if I progressed since the last time I did it, and I was quite impressed that I did much better. This workout required no equipment, and of course it was a leg burner. This workout can be pretty easy, but in order to get the full benefits of the workout, I would recommend making sure that you are doing the movements correctly, and go as low as you can with the squats. Go for more reps once you master the moves.
Chisel Agility (quick clips)
Post Workout Salad from Everman's Pensacola
Day 3, Week 3 Max Hammer Strength and 10 Minute Hammer Abs was on the menu today. I definitely went up in weights this time, and legs getting stronger by the day. The ab workouts are where I struggle, I have to work on my core.
Max Hammer Strength + 10 Minute Hammer Abs (quick clips)
Day 4, Week 3
REST DAY!!!! I took a break from doing any type of strength workout but got a nice 5+ mile run in. I've been running a lot during this challenge in preparation for my first road marathon which I will be running the Disney Marathon on January 10th, pretty excited!
Sporting my Over-sized Bubba Gump Shrimp Hat
Day 5, Week 3
Today was Total Body Chisel and 10 Minute Ab Chisel. I struggled with the "step up cross overs", but I'm determined to get better at them. Pretty cool, this was my first workout of 2016 =) Abs, well you know, it was tough, but I finished strong. I did a 2+ mile run earlier in the day before my workout. Shakeology has definitely been a LIFE-SAVER during this challenge!
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Total Body Chisel (quick clips)
Day 6, Week 3
I finally did the Master's Cardio Workout today. I was actually happy to know that it was only 17 minutes because I've been so sore, so I felt that my body needed a break, so 17 minutes didn't sound so bad. The workout did not require any weights, and although it was only 17 minutes, the exercise movements required a lot of reps, 30 to be exact. I also did a trail run early in the morning, you can check out the video below =)
Today's workout was ISO Strength Chisel. When you watch this workout, you're like "oh, it doesn't look that bad" but watching and doing are two completely different things! This workout has about 11 exercises, each exercise entails 10 reps plus an extra rep which you hold for 10 seconds. The 10 seconds really doesn't sound like much, but you definitely feel it, especially toward the end of the reps and the workout. I killed a couple servings of my Beachbody Performance Recovery Drink after this bad boy.
ISO Strength Chisel - Push Up ISO
And that's it guys, that's a wrap. Stay posted for WEEK 4!
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I don't know about you, but I'm a coffee drinker, always been! But I also love my Shakeology, so here's to getting in my coffee and superfood nutrition all in one serving! Cafe Latte Shakeology is here!
Cafe Latte Shakeology’s Top 5 Q&A
1. Does Cafe Latte contain more caffeine than the other Shakeology Flavors?
Surprisingly, NOT AT ALL! The caffeine levels are exactly the same as they are in all of the other Shakeology flavors, so even though it tastes like coffee, Cafe Latte contains less than 75% less caffeine than an 8 oz cup of coffee.
2. How does it taste?
It tastes absolutely amazing! It’s incredibly rich, robust, and creamy with hints of Cafe and notes of Latte. It really tastes just like a frozen coffee drink that you would get from a coffee shop, but Cafe Latte Shakeology has dense superfood nutrition as well, you can’t get that from Starbucks =)
3. What makes Cafe Latte so special?
Well, it’s formulated with WHOLE Coffee Fruit, which is a coveted superfood powerhouse that’s native to regions of Mexico and India, pretty cool huh! Coffee fruit is the red fleshy fruit that surrounds what we know to be the coffee bean! Not only does Cafe Latte taste amazing, but the use of the entire plant also minimizes Shakeology’s carbon footprint.
4. What if I don’t want to give up some of the other Shakeology flavors that I love?
Check this out, there will be the BARISTA TRIPLE COMBO PACK which will include 24 single-serving packets of Cafe Latte, Vanilla, and Chocolate, so you can mix and match your shakes like a true barista =)
5. When does it launch?
January 11th!!! So exciting right =) Stay posted here or sign up here to get updates and be among the first to get a hold of this goodness!!
I'll be starting an Online Cafe Latte Test Group along with some optional workouts. Contact me here to find out when my next test group begins. Or just stay posted here for the direct links for purchase!
So last week's post was super long, and I'm trying to keep my weekly recaps short and sweet, but at the same time informative. Feel free to comment on some of the things that you may want to know about the Hammer and Chisel Challenge, and as always, feel free to message me about my upcoming Online Test Groups!
Day 1, Week 2
I was pretty excited to start the week off strong. I didn't get to my workout until late in the evening which seems to be the norm for this challenge =). But today's workout was Chisel Cardio, and what killed me the most other than the HEAT at the gym was the pull ups, and believe it or not the "Side Step Up Kicks" only because it was the last exercise of each round, and it seems like every dang day is LEG DAY! Also, today I felt like I was lacking calories, so this may be something that you will have to play with. If you feel you need calories, you probably do. Don't try to cookie cutter your nutrition. If you need to add more calories, do it. You will begin to find what works for you as you go with the challenge.
Did a 1 mile warm up and 1 mile cool down run.
Chisel Cardio - Most of the moves minus the Forearm Plank Kick
Day 2, Week 2
Today's workout was Hammer Strength which was brutal after doing a 5K Urban Assault Run with my downtown 813 Fit Club. The Urban Assault run consisted of a 12 Days of Christmas Pyramid Workout while running a 5K through downtown Tampa. I could've easily replaced my Hammer and Chisel workout with the UAR, but I made a commitment, so I'm sticking to it.
The online test group assignment asks "what helps me stay on track with my workouts?" That's easy, I stay on track because of the people helping me stay motivated and accountable in the online challenge group, and also with the help of my own personal accountability partner.
Hammer Strength:
Day 3, Week 2
I did Chisel Agility today, and to be quite honest, I was so sore and didn't know how I was going to be able to finish this workout. I previewed the workout and it looked pretty simple, but of course watching, and actually "doing" are two very different things. I got it done LATE at my South Tampa office. I was looking forward to rest day on Day 4 =)
I did not run on Day 3.
Chisel Agility
Day 4, Week 2
REST DAY - I did an easy 5K trail run today at the Wilderness Trail System. I definitely felt sore in the beginning, but started feeling very strong as my run progressed. I can really feel the strength gains from Hammer and Chisel.
Day 5, Week 2
Today was Christmas, and my Hammer and Chisel WOD was Hammer Power which was focused on "power lifting" movements. Again, I previewed the workouts beforehand and used the worksheets at the gym. The movements always look easy until you actually do them. I learned that the next time I need to add more weight, but I really loved this workout, and as always, it kicked my butt good. I think the most important part about this workout is to really make sure to use proper form. You can easily get injured or throw your back out if you are not careful, so start off slow, put your ego aside, and play it safe. Once you get the moves, you can then up your weights and go harder!
I did a 1 mile warm up run, and a 2 mile cool down run.
Hammer Power
Day 6, Week 2
Traveled to Pensacola from Tampa for the holidays and did today's workout with my brother. We did Power Chisel and 10 Minute Chisel Abs. This program is very versatile, you can workout indoors or outdoors. Although I prefer working out at the gym and outdoors, you can get a kick ass workout at home too. Do what you can, but just know it doesn't matter where you workout, just get it done!
I have noticed that this challenge consists of a lot of squats, lunges, and pull ups, which is right up my alley. You can always add the ab workouts (Hammer or Chisel Abs) if you feel that you need more core/abs during the week, which is probably what I will start doing more of in week three.
No run today.
Power Chisel Workout:
Day 7, Week 2
I did Hammer Conditioning with my brother today. This was the last workout of week 2 and boy was it a "shoulder burner". The workout minus the warm up and stretch was only 25 minutes, but trust me, that was all I needed. I really enjoyed the movements of this workout, especially the renegade row burpees. This workout is a great combination of shoulders burners, cardio, strength, and core.
I finished Day 7, Week 2 with a nice 6.5 mile trail run at the Univ of West Florida off-road trails.
Hammer Conditioning:
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