Kayla Itsines update - week 7

I cannot believe we just finished week 7 from the BBG! I know ya'll are wondering, and yes, my husband looks great in his bikini thanks to this. HAHA. JK.

Seriously, I have seen such a difference! I hate to admit it, but I think I'm actually addicted. I look forward to going to the gym, sweating, and getting that sense of satisfaction that I did something that day. I've seen a lot of lifting in my buttocks area, my quads are beginning to tone, and my abs... are even there when I eat ice cream for a cheat treat!

I wanted to give everyone an update on the challenge, but also to address a few questions I have received through txt and email.

The Kayla Itsines BBG is designed for anyone and everyone that is looking to improve their body, and athletic performance. However, when you begin the workout, your not going to be completing the entire workout three times over. The way the BBG is designed is like interval training. I'm sure you all have heard of HIIT *High Intensity Interval Training*. It's proven to be one of the most effective ways to lose weight AND tone the body without spending hours at the gym.

So, the BBG runs in intervals. 4 rounds, 7 minutes each, with 30 second breaks in-between each round, bringing your total workout to 30 minutes. During each round, there are 4 exercises with a limited number of times you do each exercise. Once you finish the specific number of each exercise, you move on to the next one.

As I mentioned above, everyone will be on different levels. Some people take the 7 minutes to go through one round one time, while others may be able to finish it one and a half times. The key here is to challenge and push yourself, but also focus on your form. Push yourself to your limits, but if you begin to feel faint or like throwing up, back off just a bit.

For example, one round may look similar to this: 24 walking lunges, 15 burpees, 15 tuck jumps, and 40 bicycles. Once you finished the 24 walking lunges (whether it takes you 1 minute, or 4) you just move on to the next one, the burpees. Once you reach the end of the line-up, simply start over until your timer goes off. Hopefully that makes sense.

Here are a few moves we shot while at the gym this morning just to make sure your doing the correct form.

Mountain Climbers: 

That counts as one. Try doing 25 in a row to engage those abs. 

 Elevated Sit Ups:

There's one. Try doing 15. 

Weighted bent-leg jackknifes:

15 reps

Leg lifts:

15 reps

I hope this clarifies a few things, and helps motive a few of you that don't have the Kayla workout right now. Use these 4 moves to create your own interval!