Wanna get ripped?

Join me for 30 days of getting ripped. According to ex-NFL football player, Gerald Willhite (Denver Broncos 1982-1989), getting ripped is simple and easy. Let me clarify because I often assume that everyone knows how to workout and that everyone knows what eating healthy means. This is simple and easy for those that have studied fitness and wellness, ex-athletes, or workout junkies. Here is the plan...

Day 1 - 100's & run 3-5 miles
Day 2 - Heavy & run 3-5 miles
...and repeat.

So, run 3-5 miles everyday and alternate between 100's and lifting heavy. What are 100's you ask? You do 1 set of 100 reps. You want to target every muscle in your body if possible. For example, 100 squats, 100 bicep curls, 100 tricep pull-downs, 100 shoulder press, 100 sit ups, etc. Keep in mind the weight is very minimal because you are doing 100 reps in only 1 set. So if you don't use any weight that is fine or if you just use 5 lbs. that is fine. Then on heavy days you will do the normal 3 sets of 10 at the heaviest weight possible. Alternate between these two workouts throughout the week and try to get in at least 5-6 workouts in one week.

In addition to this workout plan, it is important to stick to a healthy diet. Eat a light breakfast in the morning, a decent lunch, and a light dinner. Include a healthy snack between meals. So lunch should be your "biggest" meal.

What do you think? Wanna try it with me? I know I could use a little change in a workout plan. If you want to follow along with me, I will be posting my Weekly Workouts each week so that you know exactly what lifts to do and everything. That way you don't have to be a fitness/wellness major, ex-athlete, or workout junkie to do this workout.

Good luck!

The results are in...

Well, the race was on Saturday and guess what? I beat my time! My new PR is 1:44:49. I was 11th place out of 226 for my age division. Not too shabby for a little gymnast girl who didn't know how to run 3 years ago, huh? 

For the most part the race went really well. I started off feeling great! Nic was even surprised at how fast of a pace I was going. My goal was to keep my pace at 8 min/mile or under. And that is exactly where I was at the whole race. I cannot say that my body felt the greatest during the race though. At about mile 6 I started feeling pain in my hips and left knee...grrr! One of my other goals was to run the race without any pain. Unfortunately I was in a lot of pain by the end of the race and was feeling really sore yesterday. However, that is my own fault. I did not train that fast of a pace and so I paid for it.

Nic gave me a really nice full body massage last night. He is the best hubs ever! Did I mention he stayed by my side the whole entire race and made sure I was at the pace I needed to be at? He was like my own personal pacer during the race. I love him! 

This morning I went for a jog to the gym, did a workout with weights, jumped on the ellyptical for 20 minutes, then jogged back home. I felt like an old lady jogging so slow and in so much pain but I am feeling better already!

So, now that the race is over I am excited to start my new workout plan. Nic was discussing fitness with an ex-NFL player, Gerald Willhite, who is now in his 50's and he told Nic how to get ripped! So we are going to give it a try. If you are interested in this "Get Ripped in 30 Days" plan then follow my weekly workouts. It's simple, not complicated. 

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Also, a friend of mine is considering doing the Spartan Race in Sacramento, CA in October and is looking for a friend to do it with. I just might sign up for it. I grew up in that part of California so it would be fun to go home and visit family and do the crazy race....we'll see!