Quick Core Challenge: Ab Workout

Hi Everyone! 

I have a great Core Workout challenge for you! This one was tough on me! I will definitely be repeating this one, and attempting to go through it without taking rest breaks. 

Every other exercise in this workout is Mountain Climbers. If you have difficulty with your wrists you can substitute jump rope or high knees for this movement. Remember, there is always a way to modify your workouts if you have an injury or restriction. 

I paired this workout with a 3.1 Mile (5K) run outside with Rose and Nicole. I am going to be writing about Rose's new running program. Rose has been my Fitness Ambassador since the beginning of the year. She has lost 50 lbs over the course of a year and is looking to break her plateau and continue with her fitness goals. You can read more about her journey, and what we have been doing over the past week at: MyChangeforaTen.com.

I hope have fun with today's Core Challenge Workout! Let me know how many rounds you made it through!

Melissa

Equipment: Gymboss Interval Timer set for 10 Rounds of 30/50

-Mountain Climbers
1. Supergirl Pushups
-Mountain Climbers
2. Cross Bicycle (right)
-Mountain Climbers
3. Cross Bicycle (left)
-Mountain Climbers
4. Plank Jack
-Mountain Climbers
5. Angel Abs
-Mountain Climbers
6. Boat V-Lift
-Mountain Climbers
7. Temple Tap Abs
-Mountain Climbers
8. Side Plank Front Kick (right)
-Mountain Climbers
9. Side Plank Front Kick (left)
-Mountain Climbers
*50 Second Cool Down

Repeat 1-3X
Optional: Pair with 30 Minutes of Cardio. 

4-Minute Standing Workout: Thighs & Butt

Hi Everyone!

I have another 4-Minute Standing Workout for you! This one is focused on your Thighs & Butt. You will work your butt and thighs from every angle. This is a quick workout, but it is very efficient. 

I am joined today by my friend Nicole. We have been BFFs since the second grade. She has traveled across the country from Maine to join us here for our Fitness week with my fitness ambassador Rose, in San Francisco. We have been staying busy, and having fun running/filming new workouts. The photo below is from Nicole's fitness tracker stats from the day we filmed this workout. 

Nicole's Fitness tracker stats. 

We paired this workout with a run, but I have included my 10-Minute Jump Rope workout below as an alternate cardio option. It was very windy when we filmed outdoors, so there is no audio to the workout (just some music!) 

I hope you enjoy it!

Melissa

Equipment: Gymboss Interval Timer set for 4 Rounds of 10/50

1. Pendulum Squat (Right)
2. Warrior Kick (Right)
3. Warrior Kick (Left)
4. Jump Squat

Repeat 1-5X. 
Optional: Pair with Jump Rope Routine or 30 Minutes of Cardio. 

*If pairing with the Jump Rope Workout alternate routines. IE: Things & Butt/Jump Rope/Thighs & Butt.




Equipment: Gymboss Interval Timer set for 10 Rounds of 10/50 and a Jump Rope

1. Jump Rope
2. High Knees
3. Jumping Jack
4. Skier
5. Single Leg Hops (5 per leg, alternating)
6. Jump Rope
7. High Knees
8. Jumping Jack
9. Skier
10. Single Leg Hops (5 per leg, alternating)

Repeat 1-3X

4-Minute Standing Lower Body Workout & 10 Minute Jump Rope Workout

Hi Everyone!

This is a quick lower body workout. All you need is a bench or sturdy chair to step up on and a little bit of space. I completed this workout for time, but you can also complete it for reps. Although one round only takes 4 minutes it is a nice challenge!

You can do this workout on it's own, and repeat 1-5X. You can also choose to pair this workout with the 10 Minute Jump Rope video (posted below) and repeat both workouts 1-3X. 

I have been spending time personally training/providing guidance for my fitness ambassador & friend, Rose from MyChangeForaTen.com. She is sore & happy, and she has achieved some fitness milestones that she didn't even know she was capable of! I will be sharing more about her progress in a future post!

It was very windy when we filmed outdoors, so there is no audio to the workout (just some music!) 

I hope you enjoy it!

Melissa

Equipment: Gymboss Interval Timer set for 4 Rounds of 10/50

1. Surfer
2. Step Up with Kick Back (left)
3. Step Up with Kick Back (right)
4. Sumo Squat Twist

Repeat 1-5X. 

*If pairing with the Jump Rope Workout alternate routines. IE: Lower Body/Jump Rope/Lower Body/Jump Rope. 




Equipment: Gymboss Interval Timer set for 10 Rounds of 10/50 and a Jump Rope

1. Jump Rope
2. High Knees
3. Jumping Jack
4. Skier
5. Single Leg Hops (5 per leg, alternating)
6. Jump Rope
7. High Knees
8. Jumping Jack
9. Skier
10. Single Leg Hops (5 per leg, alternating)

Repeat 1-3X

Hotel Room Workout for Small Spaces: Quick HIIT Workout

Hi Everyone!

Jesse and I are back from our trip to Mexico. We had an amazing time. The weather was gorgeous the entire time we were there, and we stayed very active. 

I will be writing more about our trip, but for today let's focus on a new workout!

This is a Quick HIIT Workout. All you need is your body, a step (or something sturdy you can step up onto), and your Gymboss Interval Timer. You can repeat this workout to increase the intensity or pair it with a run. 

We filmed this workout in our room at the Now Jade in Cancun. I love having workouts that can travel with me! Where have you done Bender Fitness workouts? I would love to see a picture of the places everyone has done a Bender Fitness workout. If you're on instagram or twitter tag me @BenderFitness with the hashtag #BenderFitness #WorkoutEverywhere

My workout outfit is from www.affitnity.com and Bender Fitness followers always get 15% off of their purchase with the code BenderFitness at checkout. 

Have fun! See you later with a new workout!

Melissa

Don't forget to check in on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter to let me know how you're doing! 

Equipment: Gymboss Interval Timer set for 10 rounds of 30/50. 

-Cardio
1. Elevated Lunge (right)
-Cardio
2. Elevated Lunge (left)
-Cardio
3. Rotating Side Plank
-Cardio
4. Lateral Step Up (right)
-Cardio
5. Lateral Step Up (left)
-Cardio
6. Decline Push-Up
-Cardio
7. Bulgarian Split Squat (right)
-Cardio
8. Bulgarian Split Squat (left)
-Cardio
9. Plank
-Cardio
10. Deep Squat

Repeat 1-4X