Author: peggielarsen

Simple But Not Easy, Today's Training and Hello Turkey

Simple But Not Easy, Today's Training and Hello Turkey

The Bootcampers found out today that simple is not easy.  After a thorough warmup we did a stack workout.  Start with one exercise, rest, then we do two exercies, rest, then three, etc, up to five exercises.  We did one section that was kettlebells, one 

So Very True And Patience Truly Is A Virtue

So Very True And Patience Truly Is A Virtue

So today, Tayler wanted me to show her how to box.  They say you should never train your family members.  No kidding.  Our session lasted about an hour.  We went over the basics and a few punches.  She got frustrated because she couldn’t do it 

Today's Training (April 2, 2015), Throwback Thursday and a Sneak Peek

Today's Training (April 2, 2015), Throwback Thursday and a Sneak Peek

Today I felt strong.  Here is today’s training:

Five Rounds

Handstand Hold – 30 seconds

Goblet Squat – 3 reps – 40#, 44#, 53#, 62# and 70# (whew that 70 pound sucker was HEAVY)

Push-ups – 5  (hardstyle)

Chin up – 1

Finish

Jump Rope 45 seconds

5 – KB swings

Jump Rope 30 seconds

10 – KB swings

Jump Rope – 15 seconds

15 KB swings

Jump Rope – 15 seconds

15 KB swings

Jump Rope – 30 seconds

10 KB swings

Jump Rope – 15 seconds

5 KB swings

All swings were done with the 44# bell.

Here is a Throwback of Tayler ( 1 year and 15 years 9 months) and a sneak peek of the Factor 75 food.

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April Fool's Day

April Fool's Day

Today is a rest day and boy do I need it.  My forearms are still on fire from yesterday’s workout.  Holy tire flips.  Wow!! I am going to try some new meals that I ordered from a place in Chicago.  It is called Factor 75. 

Testing Out The Allergies With Today's Training (March 31, 2015)

Testing Out The Allergies With Today's Training (March 31, 2015)

It is a beautiful day today, 63 degrees, sunny and little wind.  Perfect day to test out the spring tree allergies.  I have using my DoTerra TriEase allergy blend and so far have not been having the usual itching, puffy eyes and general feeling like shit. 

Today's Training (March 30, 2015) and Happy Birthday Jack

Today's Training (March 30, 2015) and Happy Birthday Jack

Today’s Training –main work was all bodyweight

Four Rounds

10 squats

15 push ups (knee style)

15 hanging knee ups

5 Aussie pullups

Finish

Farmer’s walks – 2 44# bells – 40 yards

10 swings – 53#

Happy 6th Birthday to our dog Jack.

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Sunday Funday and 7 Weeks Out

Sunday Funday and 7 Weeks Out

Today’s Sunday Funday workout Warm up, including a few turkish get ups Barbell Deadlifts and Strict Kettlebell Presses Deadlifts                              Presses 135 pounds 3 reps               

Sinister Saturday

Sinister Saturday

First Saturday of the new bootcamp.  Week one down.  They are doing great.  Swings are starting to shape up.  I truly love what I do!!! I also did an invite only “Sinister Saturday” group today.  I will start doing these more often when the bootcamp 

Today's Training – Lots of Fun Stuff Coming Up

Today's Training – Lots of Fun Stuff Coming Up

Today is a rest day–so I am resting

This has been a busy week and I am feeling a little tired.  Glad it is Friday.

I want to share a song with you all that I am absolutely loving right now.  It is very catchy! Enjoy!

My calendar is filling up fast.  I have a lot of fun stuff coming up.  The only month that is free so far is June.  I am traveling in April (Sioux Falls), May (Dallas), July (New Mexico), August (Minneapolis) and September (Salt Lake City).  When January 1st rolled around this year, I had a feeling this was going to be a great year.  I truly love what I do and am loving life.  I am so blessed to have a supportive family and the most amazing clients and mentors ever.

Pressin' Like A MF-er and Things Don't Always Go As Planned (March 26, 2015)

Pressin' Like A MF-er and Things Don't Always Go As Planned (March 26, 2015)

Today it snowed.  Not planned.  Had my workout gear at home and wasn’t able to go home and get it until later.  Not planned.  Then I forgot my workout journal.  Not planned. I had to improvise my workout.  Not planned. It turned out great.  I