Monday 01.06.14
For time:
50 Front squats, 60 lbs
50 Butterfly sit-ups
50 Front squats, 50 lbs
50 Back extensions (supermans)
50 Front squats, 40 lbs
50 Butterfly sit-ups
50 Front squats, 60 lbs
50 Butterfly sit-ups
50 Front squats, 50 lbs
50 Back extensions (supermans)
50 Front squats, 40 lbs
50 Butterfly sit-ups
Post time to comments.
90 DAY CHALLENGE V: DAY 1
Vi-shake
no caffeine
Welcome to the Hiit Mamas
90 Day Challenge!!
Here we go Challenge Mamas…
For the next 90 days we will be
pushing ourselves farther,
eating healthier,
becoming tighter and harder,
pounding the holiday pounds
and getting Hiit STRONG!
This is how we will do it:
1. We will do the WOD Monday through Friday and push hard to go faster and do more. We will not cut corners. We will not quit. We will not substitute (unless absolutely necessary).
We will kill it and we will progress our bodies to the ultimate goal.
If you are trying to lose more than 10 lbs, you will add a run (or some
other sort of cardio) after any WOD not involving a run.
We will kill it and we will progress our bodies to the ultimate goal.
If you are trying to lose more than 10 lbs, you will add a run (or some
other sort of cardio) after any WOD not involving a run.
2. We will drink the Vi-shakes
everyday. If you are trying to lose more than 10 lbs, you should
replace 2 meals a day with a Vi-shake and have a balanced 3rd meal. If
you are trying to lose less than 10 lbs or want to get rid of that last
layer of pudge, you should replace 1 meal a day (I do lunch) with a
Vi-shake with an optional 2nd shake post-workout for optimum muscle
growth and health. If you are underweight and are trying to only build
muscle or if you are nursing and should not cut calories, you will add a
Vi-shake to your post-workout routine or add 2 Vi-shakes, 1 before the
WOD and 1 after for maximum results.
everyday. If you are trying to lose more than 10 lbs, you should
replace 2 meals a day with a Vi-shake and have a balanced 3rd meal. If
you are trying to lose less than 10 lbs or want to get rid of that last
layer of pudge, you should replace 1 meal a day (I do lunch) with a
Vi-shake with an optional 2nd shake post-workout for optimum muscle
growth and health. If you are underweight and are trying to only build
muscle or if you are nursing and should not cut calories, you will add a
Vi-shake to your post-workout routine or add 2 Vi-shakes, 1 before the
WOD and 1 after for maximum results.
3. Now for the added challenge:
each week I will challenge you to add or remove one thing from your
diet or lifestyle that is not benefiting your health or progression.
Once the week is over, you will continue with that challenge for the
duration of the 90 days, adding something new each week. I will announce
every Friday what the next weeks added challenge will be. I will be
doing this with all of you so anything I impose on you, I will also be
challenging myself with.
each week I will challenge you to add or remove one thing from your
diet or lifestyle that is not benefiting your health or progression.
Once the week is over, you will continue with that challenge for the
duration of the 90 days, adding something new each week. I will announce
every Friday what the next weeks added challenge will be. I will be
doing this with all of you so anything I impose on you, I will also be
challenging myself with.
4. Track your progress and results.
Today ONLY I want you to weigh yourself, take your before picture in a
sports bra and shorts or bikini (front, back and side), and measure your
chest, waist, hips, biceps, and thighs. This information is for you
only. Keep it safe somewhere. Post your times in the
comments section after every WOD as well as how you are feeling,
changes you are noticing, etc. Don’t weigh yourself again until the 90
days is over, taking into account that muscle is heavier than fat. Our
measurements, our time improvements and how our after pictures look will be the biggest
indicator.
Today ONLY I want you to weigh yourself, take your before picture in a
sports bra and shorts or bikini (front, back and side), and measure your
chest, waist, hips, biceps, and thighs. This information is for you
only. Keep it safe somewhere. Post your times in the
comments section after every WOD as well as how you are feeling,
changes you are noticing, etc. Don’t weigh yourself again until the 90
days is over, taking into account that muscle is heavier than fat. Our
measurements, our time improvements and how our after pictures look will be the biggest
indicator.
That is it! I am so excited to start this challenge. I am so glad that
so many of you are doing it with me. It helps so much to have support!
so many of you are doing it with me. It helps so much to have support!
NEXT WEEK’S ADDED CHALLENGE:
no caffeine
| Click here for a visual of the effects caffeine has on your body! |
Caffeine is a drug stimulant found in coffee, tea, soft drinks, energy drinks, dietary supplements and certain foods. Though caffeine may pose some benefits, such as mental sharpness and increased energy, it can also pose dangerous risks. People respond differently to caffeine, so risk for such dangers varies. Excessive caffeine consumption heightens a person’s risk for harmful effects.
Reduced Bone Strength
Excessive caffeine intake may cause the body to rid itself of calcium–a nutrient vital in supporting bone strength. People at risk for osteoporosis, a condition characterized by brittle bones, may exhibit higher risk for osteoporosis and bone fractures if they consume caffeine regularly. According to research published in the Journal of Bones and Mineral Research in Dec. 2009, elderly women are at highest risk for caffeine-related bone problems. Elderly women who lack calcium in their diet and consume caffeine frequently exhibit greater instances of osteoporosis and bone fractures than women deficient in calcium who do not consume caffeine.
Increased Blood Pressure
Increased blood pressure often occurs when people have blockage in their arteries, adhere to diets high in saturated fats, exercise too little or are genetically predisposed to high blood pressure. Caffeine intake can also trigger blood pressure spikes. According to Mayo Clinic hypertension specialist, Sheldon G. Sheps, M.D., the amount of caffeine found in two to three cups of coffee can raise a person’s systolic pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) 3 to 14 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and diastolic pressure (the bottom number) 4 to 13 mm Hg. Such increases prove particularly dangerous for people with high blood pressure or heart-related diseases. In general, people who consume caffeine regularly or in excessive amounts may exhibit higher blood pressure than people who do not. Caffeine found in energy drinks and dietary supplements is often accompanied by additional stimulants, such as the herbs guarana and ginseng. These herbs exacerbate blood pressure risks.
Addiction
Caffeine may lead to physical dependence. In an interview with U.S. News and World Report, professor Roland Griffiths, of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine explained that though people are hesitant to consider caffeine addiction a drug addiction, the basic mechanisms by which people become dependent upon caffeine are similar to classic drug addiction. As with any addiction, withdrawal symptoms arise when those addicted to caffeine reduce or eliminate caffeine from their lifestyle. People who routinely drink coffee in the morning may experience withdrawal symptoms if their coffee is delayed or missed. Symptoms of caffeine withdrawal include headache, lethargy, foggy thinking, depressed or irritable mood and even nausea or vomiting. Excessive or frequent caffeine intake pose greatest risk for addiction.
Emotional Effects
Excessive caffeine intake can disturb a person’s moods and emotional health. According to research published in the journal Drug Alcohol Dependency in September 2008, nervousness, restlessness and anxiety are common consequences of caffeine toxicity. People may have difficulty sitting still and may develop heightened paranoia, jealousy and other worrisome emotions. Once the stimulant effects of caffeine wear off, the post-caffeine “crash,” or drop in mood and energy, may pose added emotional side effects. People with depression, anxiety and other psychological disorders may hold higher risk for adverse emotional effects.
Insomnia
Excessive caffeine consumption may cause insomnia, which is a common sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling to sleep, remaining asleep or having nonrefreshing sleep for at least four consecutive weeks. According to the National Sleep Foundation, seven out of 10 people who exhibit the highest caffeine intake have insomnia. The more caffeine a person consumes, the more likely he is to develop insomnia. Insomnia causes daytime sleepiness and often leads to further caffeine consumption, as a person struggles with daytime wakefulness. Caffeine-induced insomnia may also cause mental fogginess and reduced cognitive abilities. If left untreated, insomnia may increase a person’s risk for weight gain, obesity, mood swings, dependency on sleeping pills, reduced immune system function and automobile accidents.
Physical Effects
Caffeine toxicity also affects a person’s physical well-being. According to the Mayo Clinic, excessive caffeine drinkers may develop nausea and additional digestive symptoms. Caffeine in any amount is known to increase a person’s heart rate and blood pressure; over-consumption of caffeine may have dramatic negative effects. People with heart-related health conditions, such as hypertension, or high blood pressure, may have increased risk for heart attack. Heart palpitations and arrhythmias, which are irregular heartbeats, have also been reported. Muscle tremors, extreme shakiness and headaches may also occur. When shakiness is severe or coupled with intense irritability, risk for accidents and injuries increase.
If those
aren’t enough reasons, I don’t know what is!? Challenge yourself. I know
this will be hard for some of you but you have nothing to lose by
trying it for 90 days….only insight and health to gain. Start today, if you have to have coffee, go buy some decaf. Get ready, here
we go!! 🙂
aren’t enough reasons, I don’t know what is!? Challenge yourself. I know
this will be hard for some of you but you have nothing to lose by
trying it for 90 days….only insight and health to gain. Start today, if you have to have coffee, go buy some decaf. Get ready, here
we go!! 🙂
20:20 whew.
Then I did the James Family 30 Burpee post workout challenge 🙂 HAPPY MONDAY!
11:18
Only 20# squats
The rest as rxd
14:05
#30 for all squats…..its the heaviest i had and i wasnt creative enough this monday am to think of alternatives for my weights…any good ideas for #60, #50 or #40?? (I envy all if you who could do #60 or even #50 squats)
30 burpees too for total time of 16:50
Before I got my weight set, I used a 20lb bag of rice on each shoulder. 🙂
Glad to be back! Woohoo! 16:57
I have energy now! Yay because I have to shovel snow and ice from last nights snow storm. Eeep!
16:49
Round 1 front squats 40lbs -15, 30lbs – 35
Round 2 front squats 30lbs – 20, 25lbs – 30
Round 3 front squats 30lbs – 50
13:55
Only 20lb for weights. All I have right now.
Rest as Rx'd, arms crossed for bsu.
18:46
Whew! Did everything as rx'd, I'm outta shape but glad to start the New Year off right 🙂 Also did a 10min mile run.
18:16
Weights 60, 55, 40
I'm blaming my exhaustion on the 11 inches of snow I shoveled yesterday. 😉
Happy snow day!
13:23
30lbs bar for squats
All the rest the same
17:54
Started out with 30# for squats but went to no weight. (After hiking the Grand Canyon my legs and knees need a bit of a break).
All the rest the same
13:27
50, 40, 30 for front squats.
4 mile run
30 burpees
13:02
Front squats 10#
17:04
40#, 20#, 10#
15:38
25- 50# squats/ 25- 40# squats per round
Arms crossed on bsu
Decided to take the challenge & add 30 burpees at the end
Total time: 18:06
Did Fridays workout be caused i missed it and it looked like fun. 15:50 with a bonus of 400 m run at end. Treadmill thanks to 3m of snow and no plows yet.
Girls, I was given an memory foam mat for Christmas and boy howdy! Was this thing fabulous as an ab mat. All 100 sit-ups in a row. No bruising or raw skin.
19:16
Does anyone know if butterfly sit ups are ok to do if I have diastasis recti. I'm bracing my abs. Crunches I know are bad.
You should not be doing any type of sit-ups with abdominal diastasis. There is a section under FAQ on the full site that will talk about what an exercises you can substitute until it heals. There is also a page on our Facebook page dealing with diastasis.
Hey ladies I am new to this. WOD in 15:54. A little tough for me but I got it done (with a little lighter weights). I also added 30 minutes of cardio. Excited to be here. Thank you for this site!
Ran 3 milea (icy roads)
11:27
40 lbs on all squats
9:40 only have 40# weights so used that all 3x's.
Good way to start the week and new year.
Hi! I am new here and I am really interested in joining the 90 day challenge. If someone can tell me what is a Vi-Shake?
Check out our Facebook page for a video explaining the shakes and other info. They are protein shakes that also contain 30% of your daily vitamins, fiber to keep you full longer, less than 1 gram of sugar, and only 90 calories. Here is the link to check them out: http://www.hiitmamas.myvi.net
My Mamas have had amazing results using the shakes with these workouts.
9:41 10# squats. Injured myself pretty bad a month ago where I could barely stand up straight. So easing myself back in. Glad to be back!
16:24. This makes me happy:)
19:15
40 lbs for all squats
16:24. This makes me happy:)
13:06
17:30
60#, 40#, 40#
Whew! Took my pic and measurements this morning! Excited to be starting this 90 day adventure.
7:28
Snowed in and had to improvise
Only had 20# for squats
Sub crunches
12:48
Squat step down weight was 50#, 40#, 30#
9:28. Only 10 lb squats.
Just realized I didn't do the last set of sit ups. Whoops!!!
19:19
65/55/45# on squats
That last 50 was awful! the heaviest I've done in front squats in a while. I need to eat better. I think it's the reason I'm slowing down.
11:38 …good to be back at it!
15:27
45# each round
11:32 as rx'd
Left knee bothering me with squats lately. Doesn't seem like I'm getting complete ROM. Made a commitment to myself this morning to get my 2-3 long runs in each week, no matter what. Woke up to a 9 degree windchill. Ugh! This will be fun.
Turn your feet out a little, make site your knees go out towards your feet on the way down and stay on your heals. Wide stance.
15:59
Only 20 lbs on front squats
12:45 50, 40, and 25 lb squats
5 mile run
12.55
13:45
50 squats 50#
2 min plank
50 squats 35#
50 back ext
1 min plank
13:29
1 #50
2 #50
3 #40
20:04
Couldn't go deep and fast enough with 50 lbs.
1 38.6 lbs
2 28.6 lbs
3 20 lbs
My legs were jello! No cardio for me today.
15:24.6
No weight on squats
First day back after almost 4 months off. Eeeks!
I'm headed to the gym right now, but I was wondering. Is it better to use the rx'd weight with not so good form or lighter weight with good form?
Form always comes first. Lighter weights until you can handle more without sacrificing form. Good form is how you prevent injuries.
16:30 40 lbs for squats
27:15
All prescribed weight. Squats to below parallel. Used medicine ball as a reference. That was really tough. Glad to be done with it.
13:22
Had bar for squats so weight as rx'd except last was 45 lbs (weight of the bar)
20 minutes
Scaled squat weight to 30-20-10 lbs
Rest as rxd
17:26
Tough stuff with a chest cold! Still trying to kick it! Muscles are fatigued after a 2 week break!
Starting the 90 day challenge! Today was 14:23 with 25lb, 20lb, 20lb.
14:35 30# 20# 20# for front squats.
Adria- I would use lighter weight and build good form. Bad form is a higher risk for injuries.
30 lb bar
7:37
Incline back extensions
10 minutes TT, then:
16:10
50#, 40#, 40#
50# is the max weight I have, but boy was that difficult!
17:25
left my dumbbells at my sisters. Only had 10 lb
ran in place 5 minutes (1000 meters)
23:26 as RX'd
14:38…30# weights for all.
Blah!
Ran a mile to warm up. Then:
14:07
1st 50 lb barbell
2nd 40 lb barbell
3rd 35 lb barbell
Ran a 8 min mile then a quarter mile cool down. Also did 15 burpees because I HATE them and need to get better. SOO tired…
Katie: 19:58 wow! I had to take many breaks! Used 60# 40# then 20# I was surprised at how hard the supermans were.
Lori: 16:32 used 40#, 20#, 15# for squats
Ran 4.5 miles
13:13
20 # all squats
obviously my legs and back need to get stronger
11:11
15lbs. on squats
What is the 30 Burpee challenge?
Ended up doing this at home so 30# for all squats since that's all I have here. Don't know if I could have handled more anyway 🙂
10:50
30#
15:18 as rxd. 60# was tough! I had to stop a lot right off the bat just to complete the 50, but i didn't want to do less weight. I'm going to be feeling it in my thighs tomorow!
11:49, 20# for squats
17:30, 55#,50#,40# in order to maintain proper form.
I realized tonight that I was supposed to do back extensions on one round. I did bfsu on all rounds. I NEED AN ABMAT! My tush is sore.
The past few weeks have NOT been good as far as diet and exercise! I need to get back on track but was definitely rusty and felt totally out of shape! Feeling very frustrated
30 minutes elliptical then
12:26 used 40lb weight each round but couldn't do all 50 so
Round 1: 25 with weight, 25 w/o
round 2: 20 with weight, 30 w/o
round 3: 15 with weight, 35 w/o
So disappointed!
16:55 as rx'd
16:45 60lb, 50lb , 40lb used bench press bench as guide for my squats. Might not be going down low enough
2 mile run
19:26
squats: 30, 25, 20
pounding headache, thinking from sugar detox after all the holiday indulgence.
Trying modified paleo diet for next 30 (maybe longer) days – still having my vi shake in the mornings, and allowing myself some legumes and brown rice on occasion. Hoping a drastic diet change will make all the difference with getting rid of my layer of fat over all my new and growing muscles.
I am doing the same thing. I am allowing myself some dairy and rice and beans. I have completely cut out sugar but am still doing the shakes (less than 1 gram) and after one week I can already see a difference. Aiming for 30 days but I can already tell this will be a lifelong lifestyle change. I have allowed myself a cheat day (Sunday) so I can still indulge in BBQ sauce on my ribs and 2 chocolate chip cookies once a week!! It really helps to have that cheat day!
23:17
As RXed.
Butt to floor
Also did my sit-ups on my memory foam pillow. It felt good. Maybe now my permanent red badge of courage will go away.
20:41 this WOD was tough for me I pushed through and finished.
FS were 40#, 30# 20#
love to see how many mamas posted their times!
11:15
30 lb squats for all rounds.
14:10
as rx'd
Completed on 1/7 after 1/7 wod. 12:38 as Rxd. Squats were shallow to start. Then body pump.
18:49
Low squats first half, Parallel other half.
Took a lot of willpower.
Hi Jenni! This is Erica (Hutchins) Smith. I went to high school in Antioch with you…a couple grades behind I think. Anyway, I found your blog through facebook and love this! I've just started working out again after having baby #4 a year ago and I'm super rusty. This program sounds great and I'm looking forward to trying my best to keep up. I did this workout last night and it took me 23 minutes with lighter weights! I'm hoping as I go along, I'll get stronger and faster. Thanks for doing this…so fun to find you on here!
Erica
Approx 14 min. (Forgot to check timer, but was at 12 min prior to final pelvic tilts.)
20 wk preggo mods:
20lbs for all squats
Subbed pelvic tilts for bsu
Supermans on hands and knees
14:04
Squats = 40lbs, then 30lbs, followed by 20lbs
14:34…did after today's workout because of my crazy night shift schedule!! Whew!
13:48
60 lb for first 10….then dropped to 50 for the next 40
45 lb for next 50
40 lb for last 50
Good one!!
14:26 used 40#, 20# and 16# for the squats. Also varied the type of squat with each one. I don't have higher than 40# weights. Thanks Jenni! Back in the saddle after a long break!!
Substituted this WOD for 1/9 as it is -11F outside. Starting with 2 HIIT workouts a week and will hopefully work my way up to the 5.
15:53 – 0# for squats. Planks instead of butterfly sit-ups.
Started this 90 days today.
14.55 – Used 40lbs weight for all squats and changed supermans to flutter kicks.
Also added more arm weight workout and mile on elliptical.
Pat 17:31, #95, #85, #75
Maria 18:52, #65, #45, #35
22:19
50 squats 30lbs
50kte
50 squats 24 lbs
50 plank knee tucks
50 squats 20lbs
50 kte