Fit Fridays!

Ok so you have almost made it a COMPLETE 2 months in, how are you feeling?  Are your New Year's resolutions as bright as they were 2 months ago..or have you slowly drifted away from the gym and deeper into the couch?

Not to worry think of this as you RE-Motivation Month! Or as I like to refer it as your very on March Madness right back into fitness! (ok so maybe I am going a little out there..)  

But in all seriousness its not too late to get back into the swing of things, and with Spring Break (if your lucky enough to still have one) or your other fun spring and summer vacays fast approaching what better motivation is there!  

Whether your hitting the beach or not, we all want look our best in those cute summer fashions (shorts, shoulder bearing tanks, summer dresses)

Plus now that it is FINALLY starting to warm up, you don't need to solely rely on your gym membership, take advantage of these next few months before things just get WAYY too hot!  Go hiking, meet up with some friends and kick the soccer ball around, actually ENJOY running outside! There's just NOT enough months out of the year where you can enjoy this perfect of weather!  

BYE BYE excuses! And HELLO to re-MOTIVATION!

And for some of you whom may need another jump-start, Thanks to SELF Magazine's Bob Harper here is his

2011 Bikini Body Countdown with The Biggest Loser Trainer Bob Harper

Cardio Workout #1: Circuits
The Bikini Body Countdown (BBC) strength plan is already set up as a circuit, because you're not resting between moves (obviously, if you need to take a breather, go for it). But you can also alternate between doing strength moves and cardio (e.g., jumping rope or doing step-ups on a bench). Just add 30 seconds to a minute of cardio between each set of Bikini Body strength exercises and only rest at the end of each circuit.
 
Cardio Workout #2: Intervals
Twice a week, do this interval workout with any form of cardio. If you're doing it inside on a machine, use the speed, resistance and/or incline buttons to increase the intensity. For more short workouts that really pay off, check out these interval training plans.

Cardio Workout #3: Hills
Once or twice a week, crank up the incline/resistance and power up and down a few 4- to 6-minute hills (this cardio plan works with any form of cardio). Or blast 500 calories fast with this indoor cycling plan packed with hills.

Cardio Workout #4: Distance
Once a week, carve out 45 minutes to an hour for a moderate intensity (an RPE of 5-6) cardio workout. You can hike, walk, run, bike—whatever you enjoy. Workouts like these typically burn hundreds of calories (if you're maintaining at least a moderate intensity) and longer workouts can even keep your metabolism revved for a few hours after you finish.

Cardio Workout #5: Living Room Fat-Burner
Stuck at home without a cardio machine? While you may look around and think there's nothing you can do without equipment, you'd be mistaken! Try this quickie power circuit that requires only your body weight. Do it several times and you've turned your house into a gym! 

So get out there, enjoy this weekend by getting some Vitamin D and doing something fun with your friends!  I promise when Monday rolls around you will feel motivated, energized and ready to take on what every comes along in the next week!

Happy Weekend!