TABATA TUESDAY!!! (and Cold Weather Workout Tips!)

It's that time of the week again! Since we focused on arms last week let's get in a good CORE workout this week! Remember if you forget how the cycle works just scroll down to my previous Tabata Tuesday post from 2 weeks ago!

If possible grab a medicine ball and a stability ball. If not, no worries, there's variations without equipment! Here's your exercises for this weeks Tabata:

Exercise 1: Stability Ball Knee Tucks with Push Ups >>  Example
                    (Do Froggers with Push Ups if you do not have a stability ball... Example )

Exercise 2: Crazy Ivans >>  Example
                   (Hold a medicine ball during exercise to add a little more challenge!)

Exercise 3: Stability Ball Transfers >>  Example
                   (Do V-Ups if you do not have a stability ball... Example )

Exercise 4: Suitcases >>  Example
                     (You can do this exercise without a medicine ball if you do not have one)

Suggeted Playlist:

"Counting Stars" by One Republic

"Miss Jackson" by Panic! At the Disco

"Ride" by Timeflies

"Celebration" by A$AP Rocky

Alright I promised some good Winter Weather Exercising Tips!!

It's getting much colder out but that doesn't mean you can't still get in a good workout outdoors. Being prepared for the elements is the key because you definitely won't be enjoying your workout if you freeze!!

Here's some great things to remember weather you're going for a walking a trail, training for a turkey trot race, hitting the slopes, or just going for a walk around the block:

Know what materials you're wearing...
          Windproof jackets and pants are great for blocking that blustery winter wind, however, windproof materials usually do not let sweat evaporate. (Yes, you still sweat even when it's cold out!) Water-wicking  or moisture-wicking materials are important to wear even in the winter because they will pull the sweat from your skin and keep your skin dry.

Layer up... 
           Layer to keep your core warm, so, your upper body is the most important to focus on layers. Layering knit gloves is an effective way to keep your hands warm and you can easily remove a layer if they get wet from snow or soaked with sweat. They're usually really cheap and somewhat breathable. My favorite product for keeping my upper body warm is my Mizuno Breath Thermo Stretch Long Sleeve Running Shirt ( See It Here ) ...It wicks away moisture and turns it into warmth as you exercise.

Watch out for slippery shoes...
          If you know you'll be around snow or ice make sure you have some good tread on your shoes that will keep you from slipping. Trail running shoes tend to have better treads.

Protecting your ears and face...
         Make sure to wear a hat or ear warmers to keep your ears warm. Wearing petroleum jelly on exposed skin on your face can protect it from the cold wind, but it can attract a sunburn. Believe it or not you can still get a sunburn even in the winter. If you know you'll be out in the sun for a while make sure to still put sunscreen on exposed skin.


For more information on these tips visit this great article found on American College of Sports Medicine's website..... What to Wear for Winter Exercise