Tabata Tuesday: Kickboxing Core

Here is a glimpse into a new class I am teaching at Georgia Tech. I have combined my 2 of my favorite fitness formats, kickboxing and HIIT. My class uses HIIT timing, kickboxing skills, and conditioning drills to create a high sweat, high rewards, lunchtime workout.

Here is the core workout from today's class:

Inchworm

• From standing position, flex at the hips, and walk hands down to the ground
• Walk hands out to the plank position 
• Walk hands back to feet in forward flexed position
• Return to standing position and raise hands above head
• allow knees to bend naturally as you walk out and in

Down and Up

• From standing position, flex at the hips, and walk hands down to the ground
• With hands on ground walk or hop feet back, land in plank position (for an added challenge add a push up here)
• Walk or hop feet back toward hands
• Stand or hop to standing position 

Participants completed this mixed interval for 4 minutes: 20 seconds/10 seconds for 8 sets. I think this core portion is the hardest part of the workout. But, the class smiled while they worked so I think they liked it.

Today was a good goal day for me. The kickboxing class helped me to exceed my step goals, I got in my plank, and logged more than 45 minutes cardio. I still coming up short on the water. I managed 62oz today and yesterday, but I think tomorrow will be my success day!

Health and Happiness,

L

Disclaimer: This workout was offered in a live class under the supervision of a fitness professional. Attempting any exercise on this site is done so at your own risk. Not all exercise programs are suitable for everyone. Always consult with a physician before beginning any fitness program or attempting any new exercises. 

HIIT Chat: Guess Who Is Speaking at Fitbloggin'14!

This girl!

I am so excited for the opportunity to speak in the small group discussion "HIIT Chat" at this years conference.

I discovered FitBloggin last year when several of the bloggers I follow went.  All their photos and tweets made me wish I had gone too.  I want to improve my writing and be a better blogger.  This all started because all I wanted to talk about was fitness, and I didn't have anyone to talk to about it.

I decided if FitBloggin came to the south I would definitely go! Then I heard they were coming to my fave staycation spot, Savannah! Not only were they coming to Georgia, but they were looking for fitness geeks like me to speak during their small group discussions. I applied, they accepted, and in 110 days I will be speaking at FitBloggin!

My objectives for HIIT Chat

- discuss the benefits of HIIT training

- identify various types of protocols

- provide guidance on how to incorporate the top fitness trend of 2014 into your own workouts

- have our own hands-on HIIT experience!

I want participants to walk away with the knowledge and skills to feel comfortable participating in a HIIT program or incorporating it into their own training.

What would you want out of HIIT chat?

Comment below with your ideas!

I welcome your suggestions, It is your hour, I want it to be worth it!

A little HIIT demo to hold you over the next 110 days.

For more information on the FitBloggin14 conference click here http://fitbloggin.com  

Health and Happiness,

L