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Workout – Focus T25 Week 4 Beta Round + Smoothie Recipes

This is the completion of the 9th week of Focus T25 for my challenge group.  WOW!  I can not believe next week is our last week.  I am kind of sad it is ending but I am also looking forward to starting a new workout program that I will be receiving in the mail next week.

The workouts for the past week were:

-Rip’t Circuit   -Dynamic Core   -Core Cardio   -Dynamic Core   -Speed 2.0 + Upper Focus for Friday

Below are some of the photos from the past week of workouts:

Beta wk 4 day 1

Beta wk 4 day 2 dynamic core

Collage for Beta week 4 double friday

Another embroidered workout shirt - "Focus to be Fit"  by Kimberlee from Kimberlees Korner
Another embroidered workout shirt – “Focus to be Fit” by Kimberlee from Kimberlees Korner

I also created some new smoothie recipes this week.  Below are the recipes.  My favorite of the three is probably the Tropical Goji Protein Smoothie.

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I hope everyone has had a great week of working out.   I would love to hear about what program you are currently doing.  Please click on Leave a Reply and let me know.

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Workout – Week 3 Focus T25 Beta Round

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The third week of Beta round is complete!  I am really starting to notice things changing after this week.  My core and lower abs seem much tighter than they were just a week ago.  My stamina during the workouts has also greatly improved since I started the program 11 weeks ago.

I do not own a scale so I do not know how much weight I have lost since starting T25.  I do know my clothes are fitting differently – loose in the waist and hip area.  I have lost approximately 5 3/4 inches over all.   The most significant loss has been in the hip area for a total of 2 1/2 inches.  That is followed by the waist where I have lost 1 1/2 inches.   I have lost the least amount of inches in the arms and thighs but I didn’t feel like those two areas were that critical to me.  I am very pleased so far with my results.

The schedule for the past week was:

-Core Cardio    -Upper Focus    -Speed 2.0    -Rip’t Circuit    -Dynamic Core & Speed 2.0 on Friday

Below are some of the photos from this past week.   The one photo is of the shirt I bought at ShaunTervention last weekend and the other shirt photo is of one I embroidered titled NO EXCUSES.

Shirt I bought from ShaunTervention event in Dallas to workout it - it says This Ain't No Coffee Break Kimberlees Korner
Shirt I bought from ShaunTervention event in Dallas to workout in – it says This Ain’t No Coffee Break
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New workout t-shirt I embroidered NO EXCUSES Kimberlees Korner
New workout t-shirt I embroidered NO EXCUSES
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Beta round T25 week 3 Rip't Circuit  Kimberlees Korner
Beta round T25 week 3 Rip’t Circuit Kimberlees Korner
Beta Week 3 double workout Friday - Core Speed + Dynamic Core
Beta Week 3 double workout Friday – Core Speed + Dynamic Core

On Friday, the double workout day, the schedule was for Speed 2.0 + Dynamic Core.  The workout set came with a bonus dvd called Core Speed.  It tells you that you can replace Speed 2.0 with Core Speed so that is what I did this past Friday since I had just done Speed 2.0 on Wednesday.  I had already done Core Speed a few times during the Alpha round as an extra Saturday workout but had not done it in over 3 weeks.  I really like Core Speed – I think better than Speed 2.0.  Both are very fast paced but I like the moves better in Core Speed.

I also bought a new yoga book this past week and have stated doing some of the routines from the book in the evening or on the weekend days.  I love T25 for the cardio and sculpting but my body is telling me I need more flexibility and stretching – I also think I have been missing my yoga!  I will plan to review the yoga book and my progress with it after I have used it some more.

I hope everyone had a great week with their workouts.  I will post again next week after week 4 of T25 Beta is complete.

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Workout – Focus T25 Week 2 of Beta Round + ShaunTervention Event

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Week 2 of Beta round T25 – Nailed It!  This is the completion of week 7 of the overall workout and week 2 of Beta for my challenge group.   The workouts are more challenging in this phase and I really like the fact that a couple of them you use weights or the band with handles for resistance.  I like all the cardio but also enjoy doing strength training which the 2 workouts, Rip’t Circuit and Upper Focus, have both of those in them.

This photo collage below is from Friday, double workout day.  The workouts were Speed 2.0 & Rip’t Circuit.   It was a great workout but also kicked my butt.  Tons of sweat as seen in the photos.

Collage of double day beta wk 2
Focus T25 photos from Kimberlees Korner

I am really enjoying the Beta round so far.  See my week 1 Beta round post for info on the workouts included in this phase.  I think my favorite so far is still Rip’t Circuit followed by Dynamic Core.    Below are some of the photos from the week of workouts.  I only had time to do a collage for Friday of this past week – the above collage.  I had a lot going on with my kids’ schedules this week and doing some new embroidery designs on shirts and towels.  A couple of the shirts I embroidered can be seen in the below photos.

Dynamic Core Focus T25
Dynamic Core Focus T25

 

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new workout shirt I embroidered to wear
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Lunges in Core Cardio T25   Kimberlees Korner
Lunges in Core Cardio T25
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photo after finished T25 Core Cardio - another new shirt I embroidered to workout in
photo after finished T25 Core Cardio – another new shirt I embroidered to workout in – that is sweat on the lower part
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T25 Upper Focus - using weights
T25 Upper Focus – using weights

 

some of the floor work in T25 Rip't Circuit
some of the floor work in T25 Rip’t Circuit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#SHAUNTERVENTION DALLAS 2013
#SHAUNTERVENTION DALLAS 2013

I was also getting ready for the ShaunTervention event in Frisco, Texas that I attended yesterday, Saturday, Sept. 14th.  All I can say is that it was Awesome!

We did a tough workout in the morning around 9:45am that lasted about 45 minutes to an hour.  Shaun T gave us a 15 minute break and then we all got small notebooks and a pen to take notes on form – called form PerfecShaun.  He explained how form over speed = results.  He then went on to explain various exercises like lunges, planks and push ups and proper form.  We got to take notes and then do more working out while the ShuanTourage team went around to make sure you were doing them in proper form.

After lunch their was his keynote address which was really positive and motivating.  He spoke a little about his background and how he got started in the fitness business.  He also talked about living to your best potential and how important it is to the overall quality of your life.  There was also a Positivity Index quiz to see what types of people you have in your daily life and how they affect you and you affect them.  After the quiz he talked about “Raising Your Bar – What changes can you make to elevate the positivity in you life?”  We also received these cool journals that begin each week with a positive affirmation and there is space to write in each day of the week to document your journey into discovering your life and making yourself a priority.

After the keynote there was a Q & A session then we each got a professional photo made with Shaun T.  The photos are not available for us yet but hopefully will be later this week.  I did take a few photos of his keynote session.

Shaun T at #ShaunTervention Dallas 2013
Shaun T at #ShaunTervention Dallas 2013

 

#ShaunTervention Dallas 2013 - Shaun T giving his keynote address
#ShaunTervention Dallas 2013 – Shaun T giving his keynote address

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I also met some very nice people there.  Two of the ladies I met do Shaun T’s Insanity workout.  One of them drove 2 1/2 hours to come to the event.

Overall this was a great event and I am so glad I took my mothers advice and signed up to go.  I was nervous about working out in front of so many people as I have not done that since attending a jazzercise session in 1987 with a friend.  I always workout at home, on my own, to various dvd’s.  This was a big change for me – out of my comfort zone.  I am so glad I did it though and proud to say I made it through the workout!

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Workout – Focus T25 Week 1 of Beta

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I completed the first week of Beta round in T25 yesterday.  This is week 6 of our challenge group but week 1 of the Beta round, the new round of 5 different workouts.  The workouts in this phase are:

-Core Cardio     -Speed 2.0     -Rip’t Circuit     -Dynamic Core     -Upper Focus

All of the workouts are 25 minutes, just like the Alpha round, with a 2 to 3 minute cool down stretch at the end of each workout.

Below are some of the photo collages from the workouts:

Core Cardio Wk 1 of Beta Day 1

 wk 1 beta day 3 ript circuit

beta wk 1 day 4 dynamic core

 

 

I am loving the new workouts in this Beta round!  I think my body was ready for a change.  I had actually done the Alpha round for 8 weeks.  I had started the workouts before the challenge group started and had to begin all over again at week 1 of Alpha when the group started on July 29th.

The Beta round is a little more challenging since it seems faster paced.  Also, in a couple of the workouts you use some weights.  I used 10 pounds for Rip’t Circuit and 8 pounds for Upper Focus – you can also use an exercise band with handles that comes with the workout.  I was sweating a ton every day with each workout.  Speed 2.0 is so fast it was hard to keep up at times.

So far I think my favorite dvd in this round is Rip’t Circuit.  There is cardio and weight training in this workout – it is a great total body workout.  The time flew by on this one.  I can not wait to do it again next week.

Photo after finished Rip't Circuit - T25 - tons of sweat - also embroidered a new shirt that says "Get It Done" - Shaun T's motto
Photo after finished Rip’t Circuit – T25 – tons of sweat – also embroidered a new shirt that says “Get It Done” – Shaun T’s motto

In the above photo I am wearing a new workout shirt I embroidered that says GET IT DONE.  This is one of Shaun T’s phrases he uses in the workout.  I told my kids it is my-their new motto for getting things done that I ask them to do like chores, homework, etc.   I think I need to embroider more shirts and wear them every day as their reminder.

This week for a new recipe I made these Power Bites.  They are a blend of oats, protein powder, dried fruits with a nut butter and agave nectar.  They are no bake and pretty quick to make but your hands get kind of messy.  It is best to store them in the refrigerator in a container.

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I hope everyone had a great week and got their workouts in.  I am looking forward to week 2 of Beta round next week.  I am also looking forward to next Saturday as I will be attending the Shauntervention event in Dallas.  I can’t wait to go to this and see Shaun T, the creator of Focus T25, live and hear what he has to say.  Therefore, next week I will probably post about the workouts and the event on Sunday.

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Workout – Week 5 of Focus T25 Challenge

Today marks the end of the Alpha round for Focus T25.  I have completed the first 5 weeks of the challenge.  Now we are on to the Beta round.  I am excited and looking forward to the new workouts in this round and the challenges they will bring.

The following are some photo collages of the past week – week 5:

Week 5 Day 1 of Focus T25 Challenge group - KimberleesKorner
Week 5 Day 1 of Focus T25 Challenge group – KimberleesKorner

My cat is in the above collage because he had the grumpy cat face.  My workout schedule had to change the past week because of the kids starting school and early marching band practice for my oldest son.  The cat hangs out with me every day when I workout and he seemed upset about the time change – cats seem to be creatures of habit.

Week 5 Day 2 Ab Intervals KimberleesKorner
Week 5 Day 2 Ab Intervals KimberleesKorner

 

Last day of Alpha round - this was a double workout day doing Total Body Circuit and Lower Focus - very sweaty at the end of this  KimberleesKorner
Last day of Alpha round – this was a double workout day doing Total Body Circuit and Lower Focus – very sweaty at the end of this KimberleesKorner

This past week we had to do Total Body Circuit three times – it was tough!  I was pretty strong on Monday getting through most of those push ups on the toes but by Wednesday and Friday I had to do some of them on the knees toward the end of the workout.  Tons of sweat on those three days!

Also, I got a new fitness watch at the beginning of the past week.  It is a Timex Health Touch watch.  It has a heart rate monitor, stop watch, timer and and activity setting to see your calories burned.  It also has 2 time zone settings.  The instructions it came with are kind of vague.  It is easy enough to set the time and operate I just was not sure how the calories burned – activity setting and heart monitor setting worked until I used it for a couple of days.  I don’t think it measures the calories you burn per workout but rather for the entire duration of a day.  For example I set it on Thursday in active mode and it ran for 17 hours, from 6 am to 11 pm (it was a long day!) and it said I burned 2700 calories.  I kind of like the fact it calculates overall daily calories burned not just during your workout.  This is the first health watch with a heart rate montior I have had so I have nothing to compare it to.  Also, you do not have a chest strap to wear with this watch.  In the photo below it shows the activity setting for 6 hours and 8 minutes – I have burned 957 calories – this was my double workout day (Friday) so I really burned a lot of calories that day – it was amazing!

Health Watch has a heart rate monitor, stop watch, timer and calories burned setting KimberleesKorner
Health Watch has a heart rate monitor, stop watch, timer and calories burned setting
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I created another smoothie recipe this week using the Spectrum Decadent Blend with chia, flax seed, cocoa and coconut.  This one also has spinach in it for added greens and vitamins along with chocolate almond milk and peanut butter.  If you click on the below link it will take you to the ziplist link for the recipe or I have added it below the photo.

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Protein Smoothie with Greens

peanut butter & chocolate protein smoothie with greens from KimberleesKorner
peanut butter & chocolate protein smoothie with greens from KimberleesKorner

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Protein Smoothie with Greens

  • Handful Spinach
  • 2 Tbls Spectrum Decadent Blend – chia, flax seed, cocoa, and coconut
  • 1 Tbls peanut butter
  • 1/4 c. peanuts
  • 1 scoop whey protein powder
  • 1 c. chocolate almond milk
  • 1/2 c. crushed ice

Place all of the above ingredients in blender or nutribullet and blend 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth.   Sometimes I forget to add the crushed ice so I just serve it over ice as seen in photo.

I hope everyone had a great week of working out.  Click on the Leave a Reply to let me know what workouts you are currently doing.  To receive future updates please subscribe via bloglovin, by email or RSS fee by clicking on any of the icons in the side bar.

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Workout – Week 4 of Focus T-25 Challenge

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Week 4 of of Focus T-25 – Nailed It!  The alpha phase of these workouts is almost through – only 1 more week to go then we go into the 5 week beta phase.  I can tell the workouts are getting easier for me and notice how much more stamina I have getting through them.  Especially on Friday – the double workout day.

Here are some highlight photos of the week.  I got into making photo collages this week with my pictures.  I got the idea from another person in my challenge group.

Photo collage of week 4 day 3, Lower Focus - T-25.  Me & my workout buddy + acai, blackberry protein smoothie  www.kimberleeskorner.com/blog
Photo collage of week 4 day 3, Lower Focus – T-25. Me & my workout buddy, the cat + acai, blackberry protein smoothie
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some photos doing T-25 Total Body Circuit on week 4, day 4.  Tough workout for sure www.kimberleeskorner.com/blog
some photos doing T-25 Total Body Circuit on week 4, day 4. Tough workout for sure
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Week 4, day 5 - double workout day - Speed 1.0 & Ab Intervals done - the cat was waiting for me in front of the TV when I got downstairs ready for the workouts - look at all the sweat I am pointing to after both were completed - feeling totally energized! www.kimberleeskorner.com/blog
Week 4, day 5 – double workout day – Speed 1.0 & Ab Intervals done – the cat was waiting for me in front of the TV when I got downstairs ready for the workouts – look at all the sweat I am pointing to after both were completed – feeling totally energized!
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Also, I made up 2 new smoothie recipes and have those to share:

Acai, Blackberry, Spinach smoothie recipe copy

Cashew Butter & Chocolate Smoothie Recipe

I also created a new salad recipe.  The salad made quite a bit so I had half for lunch and the rest with dinner.  Here is the recipe:

Cucumber, Red Pepper & Onion salad recipe

I placed all the ingredients except lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl and chilled them for about an hour then put the last 2 ingredients on just before eating it for lunch.   This was a really good salad – I thought – a change from a normal lettuce based salad.   Note:  It is strong with the onion and garlic – best to have some gum or breath mints after eating.

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What workouts have you done this past week?  I would love to hear about them – click on the Leave A Reply to let me know.

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Workout – Week 3 of Focus T-25 Challenge

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I have made it through the third week of Focus T-25 for my challenge group.  The workouts are still challenging, especially Total Body Circuit, but I can tell I am getting stronger and more fit.  This past week of the schedule we did Total Body Circuit twice – on Monday then again on Friday.  That one is still the hardest on in the Alpha round for me.  I think it is because of all the push ups.

Here are some of the photos from my past week:

Monday 8-12 photo after completing Total Body Circuit of T-25 - also notice the shirt I made to work out in.  I bought the shirt and embroidered my own wording on there "Focus to be Fit T-25" by Kimberlee from www.kimberleeskorner.com/blog
Monday 8-12 photo after completing Total Body Circuit of T-25 – also notice the shirt I made to work out in. I bought the shirt and embroidered my own wording on there “Focus to be Fit T-25” by Kimberlee from www.kimberleeskorner.com/blog
photo after Wed. 8-14 workout Speed 1.0 - yes you sweat a lot!  www.kimbeleeskorner.com/blog
photo after Wed. 8-14 workout Speed 1.0 – yes you sweat a lot! www.kimbeleeskorner.com/blog
Me & my 2 personal trainers - my son was up early and watched me do the workout - he & the cat.  Photo taken after 1st workout Total Body Circuit was completed     www.kimberleeskorner.com/blog
Me & my 2 personal trainers – my son was up early and watched me do the workout – he & the cat. Photo taken after 1st workout Total Body Circuit was completed www.kimberleeskorner.com/blog

The end of the week my one son got up early for a couple of days and watched me do the workouts.  He asked me one day why was I making that noise when I breathed.  I told him to do the workout with me and he would be making the noise, too.  These workouts really get your heart pumping and you have to breathe (exhale) to get through much of the workout.  These workouts are 25 minutes of pure cardio and sweat – I am loving it!   Also, in the above photo I embroidered a shirt to workout in – I put the phrase on it “Focus to be Fit T-25”

I also made another new smoothie- protein drink this week.  This one has kale which is very good for you and some berries and Acai juice in it.  Below is a photo and the recipe for the drink if you want to try it.  The Acai juice is suppose to be good for beauty and metabolism, too.

Acai, Blueberry, Cherry Protein Drink Recipe

Today, Saturday, is a non workout day but I chose to do Core Speed again like I did last Saturday.  This is the bonus dvd that comes with the set.  This workout is very fast paced and you are burning tons of calories and sweating the whole time.  There are one handed burpees in this workout that you do multiple times throughout the 25 minutes.

Next week will be week 4 of the 10 week challenge.  I am ready for it!

New Nike Training shoes - perfect for spreading your toes when doing Focus T-25
New Nike Training shoes – perfect for spreading your toes when doing Focus T-25

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Workout – Week 2 of Focus T-25 Challenge

My second week of the ten week Focus T-25 challenge group has been completed.  I am feeling very energized and confident at the end of this week.  I even did the bonus workout today, Saturday, the Core Speed dvd.  That workout is fast paced and has you sweating a lot in 25 minutes.

The workouts this week were:  -Cardio, -Total Body Circuit, -Speed 1.0, -Cardio again, and double day on Friday  -Lower Focus and -Ab Intervals.  I then chose to do the Core Speed bonus dvd today, Saturday.

T-25 week 2 of challenge group - Keep Calm and Exercise
T-25 week 2 of challenge group – Keep Calm and Exercise

This is week 2 of my challenge group but actually my 5th completed week of the program.  I started over for this challenge group.  I am really liking these 25 minute workouts and the results I am seeing from them.  I am not trying to lose weight as I was already pretty fit due to my daily workout regimen but I can tell my clothes are getting a little loose and my core is really getting tighter.

The most challenging workout is the alpha round – which you do for the first 5 weeks, then go to 5 weeks of beta – is the Total Body Circuit for me.  That one has me sweating a ton.  There are quite a few push ups in that particular workout.  I am able to get through at least 1/2 to 2/3 of them on my toes but have to do the rest on my knees.  It is tough!

Also included in this workout program is an eating plan with recipes.  I forgot to mention that in my week 1 post.  I am personally not following that part of the program as I feel I already have a pretty healthy diet.  Also, with 3 kids it is hard to cook something different every night for yourself.  I find it easier to make us one big healthy meal.

One thing I am doing with this program is having a protein shake, or smoothie, every morning for breakfast instead of eating.  I have also been trying to add some greens to my smoothies like kale or spinach.  This way I figure I am getting at least 1 or 2 fruits and 1 vegetable serving at the start of the day.  I also think this helps to influence me to eat better the rest of the day.  A new protein smoothie I created this week has a raw beet in it.  It it very refreshing and gives you energy.  See the recipe in the photo below:

Beet & Berry Smoothie - made with a raw beet, spinach, frozen berries, frozen cherries, protein powder, chia seeds and cranberry juice
Beet & Berry Smoothie – made with a raw beet, spinach, frozen berries, frozen cherries, protein powder, chia seeds and cranberry juice

Well, tomorrow is the Stretch dvd day for the program.  It is a great 25 minute total body stretch that feels great after all the hard workouts.  Monday will start week 3 of the challenge group for me.  I’ll update you at the end of next week on how that goes.

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My faithful morning exercise partner - all wore out after week 2 of T-25
My faithful morning exercise partner – all wore out after week 2 of T-25

 

 

 

 

Workout – Focus T-25 Week 1

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This past Monday was the beginning of the T-25 workout challenge group I joined.  I am proud to say I “nailed” week 1 and have completed the first week of the 10 week program.

T-25 - Get It Done
T-25 – Get It Done

I have actually had Focus T-25 for 4 weeks and started using it 4 weeks ago.  I was on week 4 but started over on week 1 for the challenge group.

This workout is great!  I am loving the results I am seeing from it and the fact that it is only 25 minutes long and you work hard the whole time and sweat a lot!  At the end of the 25 minutes there is always a 2 to 3 minute cool down stretch segment with Shaun T.  The 25 minute workout is perfect for those who don’t have an hour a day to spend working out.  There is one day a week on the calendar rotation that is a “double” workout day though and that is Friday.  So, that day you workout for 50 minutes or you could do one of the workouts on Friday and do one on Saturday if you can’t fit both on Friday.

This past Friday was my first day doing a “double” Friday.  The previous 3 weeks I had followed the schedule but was only doing 1 of the 2 workouts on Friday.  I am so glad I pushed myself yesterday and did both.  I will say I did not do them back to back.  I did the Lower Focus first, took a 45 minute water and 1 cup of coffee break out on my patio, then I came in an pushed play again with the cardio workout.  I felt really energized by the end of the cardio workout.

post workout photo on double day Friday of week 1 Focus T-25
post workout photo on double day Friday of week 1 Focus T-25

Another great thing about this workout is that you don’t need a bunch of equipment to do them.  Most of them require no equipment or just an exercise mat.

This workout is a Beachbody workout.  My Beachbody coach is Joanna and here is her facebook page link if you would like to contact her for more info on Focus T-25 and the challenge group.  Just click on the highlighted link.

The first 5 weeks of the rotation are called the Alpha cycle and the last 5 weeks are called the Beta cycle.  The Alpha workouts for week one were:  -Cardio   -Speed 1.0   -Total Body Circuit   -Ab Intervals   -Lower Focus & Cardio for double day and Stretch on Saturday or Sunday.  So far the Total Body Circuit workout is the hardest one for me but I am able to get through it – I have never sweat so much before in 25 minutes!  Also, while doing this workout I noticed that the girl in the back and I have the same shoes – I noticed this the 2nd time I did the workout.  I thought that was funny because how often do you own the same shoes as someone in a workout DVD?

post workout photo after total body circuit week 1 day 3 of challenge group for Focus T-25
post workout photo after total body circuit week 1 day 3 of challenge group for Focus T-25
shoes - same as the girl in the back row of the workout dvd on total body circuit T-25
shoes – same as the girl in the back row of the workout dvd on total body circuit T-25

I have been working out regularly for the past 10 years on my own.  I do all types of different workouts to stay fit.  I would recommend this workout to anyone looking to lose weight or be more fit and energized.  There is a person in all the workouts who does a lower impact modification of all the exercises and you can always start with that and progress to the more advanced level.  Of course you should always consult your physician before starting any new exercise program.

Focus T-25 workout
Focus T-25 workout

I am not affiliated with the workout program, Focus T-25, or with Beachbody.  I am just a mother of 3 boys, blogger and designer who likes to exercise regularly to stay fit and wanted to share the info on this program.

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Water Noodle Workout

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Lately I have been trying to swim laps or workout in our pool at least 2 or 3 times per week.  I get tired of swimming traditional laps so I decided to create my own workout using a water noodle – a long foam tube.

 

Water Noodle Workout - 15 - 20 minute workout by Kimberlees Korner
Water Noodle Workout – 15 – 20 minute workout by Kimberlees Korner

If you click here Water Noodle Workout you can view the pdf file and print it if you would like to use the workout I designed.  There are 13 different exercises in this workout, using the foam water noodle.  The workout takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

Water workouts are a great way to tone up without a lot of impact on the body or the joints.   This workout will tone your whole body with a focus on the core and the legs.  I hope you enjoy it.

water noodle workout by kimberlees korner
water noodle workout by kimberlees korner

Note:  I designed this workout on my own and took and the photos.  I am not a fitness expert but a mother of 3 who has been working out regularly, on my own or with books and dvds,  for the past 10+ years.  User of this workout assumes all risks when using this workout.