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Beach Blog! Fun Intervals Alternative!

Girlwithnoname — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:00:46 +0000

FINALLY!!!!

A beach day happened.

WOO HOOOOO!!! About time!!

While I was perched on my blanket soaking up some much needed Vitamin D, in the form of copious amounts of Sunshine, I got to thinking about how great swimming is for exercise.

And even more specifically how you can turn what might otherwise be a boring, monotonous stroke into a fun round of interval training.

Interval Training? While Swimming?

How, when you can’t time yourself and know when to go fast and go slow?

I figured out a great way to make it work, even without that waterproof watch (that you probably wouldn’t be able to hear the beeps on anyway).

Here’s how:

Are you on a mobile device? You probably can’t see the video, can you? If not, watch it on YouTube here:
Beach Blog! Fun Intervals Alternative!

So get out there and have some rippin’ fun in that ocean or lake!

And get your Interval Training in while you’re at it!

Oh, and by the way… after I shot this video a huge bank of clouds rolled in and the wind picked up which all cut our beach day short by at least 2 hours … !!

Sigh.

It’s coming for REAL eventually … right?

I hope you guys are having a warmer, sunnier Summer than I’m having.

But in the meantime…

Have a fit, fun and fantastic day.
Girlwithnoname

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Computers, New Programs and Coaching, Oh My!

Girlwithnoname — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:58:31 +0000

Hey everyone… how’s it going? Summer’s back in Vancouver and I’m racing to the beach for an unexpected hot sunny beach day!! Yippeeeeeee!!!

But, before I head out I thought I’d better catch you up on me a bit. Been super busy with a lot of computer work on a new venture I can’t wait to show you guys (soon… soon… very soon!!), as well as doing a whole bunch of training with clients, both offline here in Vancouver as well as online. If you’re new here and haven’t checked out that banner at the top of the page yet, I invite you to pop in there and check out what I’ve got on offer on my Online Fitness Coaching page! Would love to hear from you.

I’ve changed up my routine again and finally… its OFFICIAL!! I can now chest press my 35lb dumbbells!! Woo Hoo!!! It only took me months to be able to get those babies up 3 sets in a row, for all my reps!! I’m very proud of myself!

…and finally… what’s going on with my computer that’s never worked right since I bought it in April? Don’t get me started… but feel free to check out my latest diatribe below!!

Oh, and today’s Workout Song of the Day has been chosen in honour of the (damn) computer. The thing is Trash, and I want HP to replace it. Seriously. Do not ever buy an HP… you’ll regret it. I know I will never, ever buy another HP. Not so much because the computer is garbage but because while their service is fine… the guy is polite and trying to be helpful, although failing miserably), their PROBLEM RESOLUTION procedures suck like nobody’s business…

So, because the computer is Trash, here’s a SONG called “Trash”… its a great song for weight training OR cardio… it’s full of angst and has a great beat too… enjoy!!

THE WHIP – Trash

Don’t forget, if you love it you can buy it fast by clicking on the “Buy” button on the player widget above.

That’s it for today. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for just… one… more… beach… day… tomorrow!! eeeeeeee!!!! A girl can hope, can’t she??

See ya soon!
Girlwithnoname

Rod Exposed!

Girlwithnoname — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:37:24 +0000

Hey Everyone!! Guess what? I managed to convince Rod to sit for me for a very short interview while we were languishing on the beach on this glorious sunny summer day here in Vancouver about how he got so damn buff!!! He likes to do split routines (3 days on, 1 day off, different muscle groups on different days) as opposed to me (I like to do full-body every day that I weight train but only weight train every 2nd day, with cardio only on non-weight-training days) and he gives us the goods on his own personal weight lifting routine.

Rod also reveals where HE learned about the fantastic Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Pancake Recipe he shared with me, that I got YOU all addicted to!! haha!!! So special props go out to a very special lady, but you’ll have to watch to find out who it is!

Enjoy:

and here’s our Workout Song of the Day for today. Seeing as we’re talking about lifting, lets share a great song for gettin’ heavy with it!

LIMBLIFTER – Screwed It Up (ooooo baby, SO FULL OF ANGST, perfect for throwing around some good ‘n heavy iron! enjoy!)

That’s it for today everyone!! I hope you Americans out there had a safe, happy & healthy 4th of July!!
see you soon!
Girlwithnoname

Summertime & the Living’s Easy

Girlwithnoname — Mon, 25 May 2009 23:17:26 +0000

Hi everyone! Hope you guys had a wonderful weekend. I’m just checking in from Sunny Summer in Vancouver!! Aaaaah, loving the recent beach visits during my weekend, but paying for my laidback behaviour with a little Cosmic Bad Luck!! I also catch you guys up on what I’ve been up to the past few days for my workouts: lengthy weights workouts that make me pine to be outdoors and a little endurance hill running in an area that could be a ultimately be a threat to my health status!!

Check it out!

Have a terrific week!! See you soon!