Motivational Monday with Maggie!

Maggie is new to my classes.  She had a rough start, but after the first few weeks she fit right in and is keeping up with the class and improving more every week.  I am excited to get her feeling and looking the best she can by her big day.  Check out what Maggie has to say about her experience so far:

“I have only been in Nancy’s class for just about 2 months. But it is incredible how quickly I have seen a change in my life! From my clothes being to big, to actually being more motivated and productive in my career! Starting out, I wasn’t necessarily looking to lose weight, but rather to get more toned and feel good about myself, especially since my wedding day was (is) coming up.

Starting out wasn’t the easiest. Ha, the first day I pulled my back out. How embarrassing! It was probably the worse but best thing that could have happened to me starting my new journey. First, it helped me see how badly I really did need to strengthen my body, and especially my back. Secondly, it motivated me to become even more dedicated, watch my form, and take care of myself. After being bed ridden for a day and a half, I knew I just had to get back to class. Nancy was so supportive and helpful. Nancy didn’t make me feel bad that I had 5lb weights, while everyone else had 15+ lb weights and she would quietly tell me when I needed to do something different then the rest of the class.

As the weeks have gone on I have built up to 12lb weights, my back does not hurt, and I have seen the physical, mental, and emotional change in myself. I look forward to starting my day working out and on the weekends and days off I crave a good run and activity. My first dress fitting was the other day. It was amazing to me how different I already looked and felt.

This is only the beginning and I can’t wait to continue the journey ahead.” -Maggie

Let Maggie inspire you to start your week off right!

Be the Influence,

N

Workout of the Week!

SHAPE THOSE ARMS AND ABS:

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1 SET OF MEDIUM DUMB BELLS, 1 SET OF LIGHT DUMBBELLS

**IF YOUR DB WEIGHT DOES NOT FEEL CHALLENGING, IT IS NOT HEAVY ENOUGH, AND WILL NOT BE AS EFFECTIVE.**

1. DB OVERHEAD PRESS X 15 REPS

2. DB SWING JAX X 30 REPS

3. DB REVERSE SHOULDER PRESS X 15 REPS

4. DB AB CROSS CRUNCH X 30 REPS

5. DB UPRIGHT ROW X 15 REPS

6. DB CROSSED FEET TOE TOUCH X 30 REPS

7. DB LATERAL RAISE/FRONT RAISE X 15 REPS

8. SINGLE LEG TWIST CRUNCH X 30 REPS

REPEAT THIS CIRCUIT 3-4 ROUNDS

BONUS: AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETE THIS WORKOUT JUMP ROPE FOR 10-15 MINUTES STOPPING AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE.

“The road to athletic greatness is not marked by perfection, but the ability to constantly overcome adversity and failure.”

Be the Influence,

N