This Is Me
I am a regular career wife and mom who is inspired DAILY by strong men and women committed to a healthy lifestyle and fitness! I even plan to attend my first Arnold Competition in 2013. Too psyched! With that said - here is my starting point I wanted to share with those of you who have not seen nor met me in person.
I have 1 dress size to ...
Monte Sanders Optimum Total Body Boot Camp
Who has participated in a fitness boot camp? I have never done it and am quite intrigued by the idea. As many of you know I work out with a trainer 2 times a week and have been doing so well over 14 months. Every now and again I feel like I need and/or want an additional challenge. Not saying my workouts are challenging - but I like to ...
Share Your Workout With Us
Do you have a workout you feel creates results?
Are you willing to share it?
Send me an email me at
[email protected] with the workout and I will post and share on the Femme Fitale Fit Club blog!
FFF Challenge #9: Perform Push Ups Daily
We are now beginning with challenge #9. We are transitioning into the more physical challenges so buckle your seat belts - this is about to become a bumpy ride. :-)
Drum roll please..............this week's challenge is:
Perform Push Ups Daily M-F
People tend to mixed emotions about push ups. Either they love them or they hate them but ...
Femme Fitale on Youtube
I am working to break into the world of youtube so that for future challenges, you will be able to see a person describe the challenges to you vs. simply reading through paragraphs of information. I know it isn't difficult but I am committed to working towards creating some good videos for you all. I am very direct so they won't be too fancy ...
Fabulous Fitale Workout
Thursdays are my group workout days with my trainer. Now there are a couple of things about Thursday workouts.
#1
Our workouts start at 5:30 am! UGH I have to get up earlier.
#2
I am usually still sore from my workout on Tuesday!
With all of that said - 30 grueling minutes later is normally met with my sweaty face, exhausted pant and ...
Fierce Fitale Workout
After a 3 week break, I took it back to the gym with my trainer Heather. It was like I hadn't missed a step even though I am a little sore right now. Try this workout and let me know how you feel afterwards. Hopefully you feel feminine and FIERCE!
Equipment needed:
Dumbbells
Bench
Print Workout Here:
Exercise
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Lemme See – Usher featuring Rick Ross
Need a good warm up or cool down song while working out? This is it. What are you listening to during your workout?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEb7CPtpZvM
Fireworks Workout
Last year I worked out with my trainer first thing in the morning. It helped keep me motivated and not feel guilty when I hung out and ate at the cookout before the fireworks! Keep pushing and don't let up.
Equipment Needed:
Hand weights
Step bench
Gliders
Print Workout Here:
Exercise
Reps
Weight
1. Walking lunges
12
25
2. ...
FitFluential Workout
I found this posted on Facebook and it looks pretty intense yet doable!!!! It's by FitFluential, Inc. The Femme Fitale Fit Club crew will have a fit day very soon where we work this out I mean it is only 30 minutes so it won't take up that much time.
If you try it, leave a comment below and let me know how it goes.
In The Gym with Dr. Lanette Leadbetter
I met this outstanding lady about one year ago as we have a mutual friend and sorority sister who was experiencing some pretty significant milestones in her life such as marriage and having a baby. We came together frequently last year to celebrate her event showers. Through this time I had an opportunity to have conversations with her often ...
CCF Upper Body Circuit With Plyometric Ab Sculpting
Recently received an email to view this and I am hooked! I can see myself working this out in the gym! Let me know if you plan to try this workout. Go hard or go home! Let's GO!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEKNGsQgccM&feature=em-share_video_user
Eating Healthy
I'm about to go on my mini world tour and eating healthy is always a challenge for me when I am off of my routine. Here is a very good video by one of Femme Fitale's fitness idol who explains a very good way to trump that challenge and still have a good time while on vacation!
I hope you enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9NX3OZsAQM
Vacation Time Workout
This is one of my trainer's all time favorites! I did this workout some time last year and can still feel the "burn". Try and let me know how you feel afterwards by leaving a comment below!
Equipment Needed:
Barbell
Step Bench
Exercise
Reps
Weight
Walking lunges
12
25
Squats
20
25
Shoulder presses (palms facing each other)...