Mission: 6-Pack Abs

Alright guys..yeh so as my title seems to hint at I had a rather gruesome encounter with the seemingly inconspicuous yogilates. This blend of yoga and pilates (netiher of which I knew anything about beforehand) is a 75 minute long session designed to test even the most hardened of fitness freaks. I had this misconception [...]

Ok guys so I just got back from meeting with the always fabulous Ivy Fernandez at Holiday Gym and she has confirmed that her gym will indeed be my personal anabolic church for the next 5 weeks. Disclaimer: There will be no prayers or gospel singing getting in the way of this challenge. I’m excited [...]

Resistance bands (sometimes called tubes) are made up of an elastic material that you anchor on a solid or stationary object for working out. They give you a free range of workout because you can place the bands high or low, depending on the target area you plan to build. The great thing about resistance [...]

Jackknife sit-ups are a challenging way to develop strength in your abdominal muscles. Lying flat on the floor with your legs and arms outstretched, and using your abdominal muscles to bring them together, can give you quite a workout. You will definitely feel your abs working in this exercise. Remember to do your stretches and [...]

It’s summer! I wish I’d started working out a couple of months earlier, so I’d have had more time to get that chiseled physique for the beach. But who am I kidding? It’s going to take at least half a year to reach my 6-pack-abs goal for sure. Oh well, next year’s summer then….

In my enthusiasm to try new things, I might have bitten off more than I could swallow today. Out of curiosity, I tried another form of aerobics class at Holiday Gym & Spa (they’re changing names starting tomorrow). Would you believe, “Cardio Strip-Tease”?

Here are some photos from yesterday’s workout — I wasn’t able to go Monday due to some pressing matters, so I went Tuesday and did two aero classes, plus weights!

At Holiday Spa Fitness, I’ve pretty much settled into a routine now. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 5:30 to around 8 PM (including the time for sauna and shower). It’s important to have a set schedule for working out, for the following reasons: you will reach your fitness goals more surely; it will be easier for [...]

I started doing weights last Saturday. Legs and back. Pretty basic stuff, but boy, my muscles sure hurt like hell now. Especially my calves. I don’t know why. I worked out my thighs just as hard, but it’s my calves that are complaining. I can’t even walk straight.

Today I attended an intermediate aerobics class — my instructor won’t let me lift weights yet, because he said my body needs to get used to the whole exercising thing again first. So for this first week, all I do are cardio and aero exercises. I’m not complaining. I love aerobics classes, especially kick boxing. [...]