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Sanders Optimum Boot Camp (Day 7)

It wasn't a good day y'all.  I mean the workout was good.  Monte did what he was supposed to do but the morning started off rocky.  For one, I did not get a good night's sleep after going to bed after 11 pm because someone next to me was sawing logs.  I mean it woke me up in the middle of the night to the point I had to sleep with the pillow ...

FFFC Challenge #14: 7-8 Hours of Sleep a Night

This can't be stressed enough, our muscles grow while we sleep.  All of the hard work performed to tear, lift and go heavy really goes to work as our bodies rest and rejuvenate.  That happens when we sleep.  short-changing your necessary hours of quiet rest is doing a disservice to you, your body and frame of mind.  Sleep is not for the ...

Process of Elimination

    I'm not going to front - I have never had a known problem with constipation except for the birth of my son 5 years ago.  At that time the hospital had to provide me a stool softener to get things moving and even then it didn't work that well.  I drank Smooth Move Tea and e'erthang still no success.  At my 6 week appointment....

Sanders Optimum Boot Camp (Day 6)

  I feel good!  Made it through the second of four weeks of this boot camp!  I will admit, I felt much better today than I did yesterday.  Today I arrived and had a chance to stretch before he put us to work.  We warmed up with a mile jog he wanted us to complete UNDER 9 minutes.  Then he had us do 100 jumping jacks. After that warm ...

Sanders Optimum Bootcamp (Day 5)

If you ever wonder what they have us doing in bootcamp?  Well here it is!  Add to this we are up at 5:30 am IN THE MORNING.  The birds aren't even up yet.  It was a great workout and a wonderful way to change the pace!  Try it - you might like it. Workout Awesome effort in our AM CAMP today! We completed 1/2 mile of sprints and cardio, 12 ...

The Tonic

  Dr. Dre brought us The CHRONIC.   Chef Ahki brings you The TONIC.  No adult advisory necessary!   Electrify your body.  

FFFC Challenge #13: Daily Crunches

      Daily Crunches Crunches are one of the most widely known forms of exercise.  When done correctly it strengthens your core, obliques, upper and lower abdominal muscles.  This in turn helps to support your back and any physical daily activity as it all starts with the core. This week’s challenge is not for the faint of heart.  ...

Featured Femme Fitale – Michele Theknottytruth George

Submitted by: Michelle FFFC:  Please introduce yourself. MG:  Hello, I'm Michele ‘TheKnottyTruth" George a mother, sister, friend, scientist, certified personal trainer and natural hair coach, author and at the root of it all a child of God. [Tweet "Check out the latest #interview with Michele George of The Knotty Truth. #kinky ...

Abs and Cardio Workout (30 minutes)

Do you want to change things up?  Do you want to push yourself?  Try this workout posted by Dionne Sinclair Fitness Model and tell me how you do by leaving me a comment! Let's GO!

Bootcamp Day 3 – 1st week down!

I actually showed back up on day 3!  Can you believe it?  Day 1 surprised my body.  At least I had a day's rest before going back for Day 2.  The problem is - Day 2 and Day 3 are back to back NO day in between!  I knew I was going to feel it. Got there at before dawn in the morning today and felt aight.  I mean I am getting into this new ...

Bootcamp Kick Butt!

Today I did it ya'll!  I survived my FIRST day of bootcamp with Monte Sanders.  His program is the Sanders Optimum Fitness bootcamp and it is no joke.  For years I have been hearing about it from my friend but never really paid that much attention to it since I felt my gym membership was enough.  Well I was ready to challenge myself and kick ...

FFFC Challenge #12: Perform Jumping Jacks Daily

Sets of Jumping Jacks Daily Jumping jacks is one of the tried and true calisthenic exercises that we ALL know how to perform since our gym days in high school.  They are excellent for heart conditioning, shoulders, back, arms, thighs and calves.  Also, they can be done ANYWHERE.   We are going with the basic jumping jack for this challenge but ...

Cable Me Workout

I like this workout because it doesn't require you to be all over the gym.  Basically you are using one piece of equipment to work various body parts so you can get in and get out. Equipment needed: Cable machine   Print workout here           Exercise Reps Weight Squat position row 12 ...