Holidays and Fitness - Why Weight?

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Texas Fit Chick Sylvia wrote this great blog that I wanted to share with you about the holidays and her own personal insight...I think you will enjoy it, and find it inspirational!

Why Weight?


It's that time again, people. You just finished eating the last of the Halloween candy and are starting to salivate over the Thanksgiving menu. You will load up you plate and go back for seconds as your stomach is screaming, "No more!" Then, there are the Christmas parties that begin the first weekend in December. Not to mention the frantic Christmas shopping. You are so rushed, you just grab something quick on the food court. Finally, Christmas comes along and it is a replay of Thanksgiving. As you are laying sprawled out on your couch, unbuttoning your pants, you begin hating yourself. You start listing your New Year's resolutions in your mind. If you are super motivated, you write them down. "December 1st brings a brand new me!"


I have to ask. Why are you waiting?


Last year, I began my 30+ pound weight loss the day after Thanksgiving. I got up on Black Friday and didn't hit the sales - I hit the gym. That feeling in a deserted gym brought on such pride that it was almost sinful. I felt liberated. I was liberated from that woman that sat on the couch depressed about the person she had become... The unhealthy, clinically overweight, lazy individual. It was time to ditch the excuses and do something... NOW. For me, that "now" was after a gluttonous Thanksgiving.


What is keeping you from taking action now? Why are you going to wait until the New Year? Think about how far ahead you will be if you start now? Don't be one of those people that says, "I'm going to do as much damage to myself through the holidays and start fresh on January 1st." DON'T BE THAT PERSON. Do not disrespect yourself enough to allow that to be your plan of action.


There are so many things you can do for yourself this holiday season. Decide to place smaller servings on your plate. To help you with this, switch your dinner plate for a lunch or salad plate. Take a walk around the neighborhood after the holiday meals. During your holiday shopping, put some healthy snacks in your purse to fend off the desire to hit that food court. Sip on water while you are looking for that perfect gift for Aunt Susie and you won't get into that hunger mode.


I am not only writing this for my readers, but for myself, too. This injury has had a bigger effect on me than I would like to admit. The cookies, the sodas, the hours of television watching are slowly morphing me into that woman I never wanted in my home again. So, I am taking action once again. I am starting NOW. When I sit down with my family on Thanksgiving, I will thank God for my health, my family and friends. I will also thank Him for giving me the strength to make this change. Will you be able to do the same?

Thanks for sharing that Sylvia!

At Texas Fit Chicks bootcamp, our trainers will guide you in a positive and motivating way to get you to your fitness goals. Exercising doesn't have to be something you dread anymore! Our female personal trainers make every workout fun and different, so your body never has a chance to plateau. We use things like Kettlebells, Stability Balls, BOSU trainers, resistance bands ~ and all are provided for you! Texas Fit Chicks also offers a nutritionist created 5 week meal plan to keep you on track with your eating, as well as free body comps before and after your 5 wk session. Formerly McKinney Boot Camps & Frisco Bootcamps, we are now Texas Fit Chicks bootcamp, and have been around serving women since July 2009. We offer locations in Mckinney, Allen, Plano, Prpser and Frisco.

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60 Ways to Become a Person you Love

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When it comes to our self image, sometimes bad habits and poor nutrition take a toll. While we help women lose weight and keep it off at Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp, our self image shouldn't just be based on how we look in our clothes...or the number on a scale.I found this article and wanted to share it ~ thought it was full of great suggestions to remember ways to love ourselves during our journey in life!

Only the time and attention we give ourselves demonstrates how much we love and admire ourselves. Self love requires that we place ourselves at the top of our priority list.
Self-nurturing is everything that makes us feel positive, happy and joyful.
When we decide to honor ourselves with the love we need and deserve like the sun we radiate a glow, touching everything and everyone in our lives.
Below are 60 ideas for glowing:
60. Eliminate shoulds.
59. Enjoy down time.
58. Run towards your fears.
57. Be dependable.
56. Embrace self-responsibility.
55. Be completely honest.
54. First meet your own needs.
53. Notice the beauty around you.
52. Open your mind to change.
50. Set attainable goals.
49. Go at your own pace.
48. Honor your individuality.
47. Open yourself to umlimited possibilities.
46. See the humor in things.
45. Celebrate your imperfections.
44. Reward yourself.
43. Be flexible.
42. Be gentle with yourself.
41. Be open to being wrong.
40. Laugh for no reason.
39. Light candles.
38. Enjoy nature.
37. Get a message.
36. Congratulate yourself.
35. Know yourself.
34. Appreciate where you are today.
33. Give yourself space.
32. Breathe mindfully.
31. Communicate your emotions.
30. Learn to relax.
29. Meditate.
28. Say no more often.
27. Experience new things.
26. Take mini breaks throughout the day.
25. Create personal affirmation cards, use daily.
24. Hang out with positively happy people.
23. Schedule fun times for yourself.
22. Make your car a sanctuary.
21. Dress for success.
20. Be impecably groomed.
19. Balance your energy.
18. Recharge your batteries.
17. Refuse to argue.
16. Balance your diet.
15. Sleep sound.
14. Persevere.
13. Feel and express gratitude.
12. Give up self put-downs.
11. Develop your intuition.
10. Learn to hold your own hand.
9. Accept your physical appearance.
8. Keep your cool.
7. Vent in a positive way.
6. Speak kindly of yourself.
5. Be brave.
4. Learn to calm yourself.
3. Listen to music.
2. Make the most of every opportunity.
1. Start fresh each day.

Taken from Mind Body Connection

Secrets of our Belly Blast Challenge Winner

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Cecilia was the final winner of our Belly Blast Challenge! For those of you that don't know, it's a 21 day meal plan that gets results! After her success, I asked her to share with us just how she did it and what her typical day looked like, and how she did it! Here are her secrets to success, and her before and after pictures from the 21 day plan!

Before I started with the Belly Blast, I set my goal. My goal was set to lose at least 15 pounds.  Since I set my goal, I know exactly what I was shooting for. For my initial 3 days detox, I only lost 6 pounds.  So after that I knew I would have to work harder to lose more.   I know it sounds crazy but I did keep track of my progress every day by weighing myself.  ( I would not recommend anyone to do that)

On my cheat days, I picked one thing that I liked the most to eat for lunch so I still had time to digest before going to bed. Since my favorite was sushi, I had sushi for my cheat days.  When I ate my cheat food, I ate fist size portion (I imagine my stomach is like the size of my fist.  I sure don't want to overstuff myself). If I had to eat after 6pm, I ate veggie only with no dip or dressing.
Since it didn't taste good, I usually ate a little and I would quit and go to sleep.  I drank a lot of decaf green tea to stop my cravings.  I brought my thermos with tea in it  everywhere so that I could take sips of it when I was hungry.

My extra workout was rope skipping. I got this Thrive by Dr Vonda Wright, MD jump rope from Dicks.  It is a jump rope without rope so I would not trip and slow down my workout. I liked to watch TV while I was skipping rope because I would forget how long I skipped rope for. I love rope skipping since it helps improving my core strength and heart rate.  I usually skip for 20 minutes to 30 minutes a day.

I think the top 3 things that I learned from this contest are  goals setting, meal planning and enjoying the process.  It is important to set your goal so that you can stay focus.   And more importantly, you have to think ahead and plan ahead of time of what you need to eat on the next day.   I made my food ahead of time so that I could bring it to work everyday.  I have saved so much money by not eating out, it is just amazing to see how much more food I can get and how much more money I can save by eating at home.  

I would highly challenge everyone to do this Belly Blast in the future because there is really nothing to lose except your weight. I am the kind of person who gets bored easily with the food that I eat.  So finding a new way to eat and exploring new food is a really fun thing for me to do.  It is definitely fun to eat healthy and feel healthy.  When you start losing weight, you will probably ask herself, "why didn't I start this belly blast earlier?"  Going on a diet doesn't mean that you have to give up  burger or french fries, it just means that you have to eat less of those greasy stuff.   As you know, you are what you eat!

I started training with Michelle at the Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp at Legacy/Lebanon in Jun this year and I totally love her training style.  She does not act like a drill sergeant.  She let us go in our own pace.  She knows everyone has her limit so as long as we try our best, she will give us compliments and encouragement. She is always thinking and planning ahead of time.  One time she emailed us to remind us to bring our towels with us to the next bootcamp because the exercise that we were going to do might hurt our tail bones.  She also let us know the modifications for some exercises are so that we will not feel frustrated with stuff that we cannot do
. 
I love the Texas Fit chicks Bootcamp because I need direction when it comes down to working out.  I need feedback and I need to know what I am doing is benefiting to what part of my body. In addition to that, I also love to see familiar faces at the bootcamp.   I feel comfortable working out with a bunch of ladies who are just like me.  We are non judgemental and totally care free. Working out with the Fit chicks bootcamp is like my special break away from my busy work and family.  Our one hour of bootcamp passes by so quickly especially with Michelle and us joking around and chit chating.  I am now actually looking forward to working out since I love the fun atmosphere and the peaceful mornings!

Congrats to Cecilia! Here are her before and after pictures:

The 21 Day Belly Blast is a Fully digital product that contains printable grocery lists, exactly what to eat and at home workouts. While the 'contest' is over, anyone can start the belly blast at any time.You can purchase and download it HERE for just $29. We have a closed facebook group with tips and recipes from dozens of women that are taking and have taken the challenge ~ to make it easier and tastier! You can be added to the closed group after you've registred and recieved the Belly Blast plan!
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The Truth About Weight Loss Supplements

The Truth about Weight Loss Supplements

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If you have opened a magazine, turned on the radio, or glanced at the T.V. lately then you know there is an overabundance of weight loss supplements currently on the market. Some claim that you will lose 5 pounds in a week, others claim that you will lose 3 dress sizes in a month, and my personal favorite claims that you will lose 20 pounds in 10 days.

Do these pills really have the ability to “melt away pounds” or “burn fat in your sleep”? The correct answer is probably on the tip of your tongue… No! No matter how much we enjoy the fantasy of a magic pill turning us into a supermodel, deep down we know that this is simply not realistic.

$30 billion dollar industry thrives on our false hope of miraculous weight loss supplements itching to effortlessly turn us into svelte hard bodies. It is time that we came face to face with the real facts about weight loss as we cast off all misconceptions.

In reality, research shows that 95% of weight loss induced by supplements will be gained back in no less than 3 years.(usually much sooner!) The Food and Drug Administration has gone so far as to declare that a weight loss supplement with a proven record of long-term success DOESN’T EXSIST!

And to think that billions of dollars are spend on products that are PROVEN to not work!

How is this possible? You ask. Isn’t it against the law to make false claims about a pill?

This is where things get hairy…

These so-called weight loss supplements are acknowledged as ‘food’ by the FDA and are therefore not evaluated for their safety and effectiveness.
So you are telling me that weight loss supplements can make outrageous claims without backing them up? Yep. Sad, but true.

Here are the hard facts about magical weight loss pills:

• Most weight loss supplements contain appetite suppressants that have been known to cause reactions in some people that lead to strokes, heart attacks, panic attacks, and even death.
• Quite often the few pounds that you do end up losing with weight loss supplements are due to the diuretics that they contain. A diuretic is a substance that flushes water out of your body, providing a quick and temporary dip on the scale.
• Weight loss supplements are expensive! It may be easy to justify the cost to yourself when you believe that your hard earned money is being spent on sculpting your figure, but don’t be fooled! The useless pills cost the manufacturer only pennies to produce, while they charge you an arm and a leg.
• Next time you see a stunning before and after picture of the guy or gal that lost 200 pounds by taking a certain supplement, beware! There is a higher probability of you being struck by lightening tonight than that claim being true. Most spokespersons and testimonials for weight loss supplements are false, and are only there to entice an unsuspecting public.
• Weight loss supplement companies admit that their products will not work without the accompaniment of calorie restriction and an increase in physical activity.

Weight loss supplements that have been advertised as being safe may cause harmful health effects in some people, according to a recent study.
These products -- which are promoted as being ephedra-free and safe for dieters -- have been shown to cause increased heart rate among healthy people and harmful health effects in some people, report scientists who worked on the study.

The study by University of California San Francisco is the first to examine the effects of these re-formulated dietary supplements. Researchers examined the effects on blood pressure and heart rate of two dietary supplements containing bitter orange extract.

Bitter orange extract has commonly replaced ephedra in weight control products since ephedra was banned by the FDA in 2004 due to concerns about health risks and side effects.

The UCSF study involved 10 healthy adults given single doses of one of the two supplements or a placebo. The two supplements tested were Advantra Z and Xenadrine EFX. Single doses of both products increased heart rate by an average of 11 to 16 beats per minute over baseline, the scientists found. This would be the equivalent of an 18 percent increase if baseline rate is 80 beats per minute. In addition, Xenadrine EFX also significantly increased blood pressure by 7 to 12 percent. Xenadrine EFX appears to have similar acute cardiovascular stimulant actions as banned ephedra products, according to their report.

"These findings indicate that ephedra-free dietary supplements could have some of the same adverse health effects associated with previously available ephedra products, such as Metabolife 356 and Ripped Fuel," said Christine Haller, MD, UCSF assistant professor of medicine and lead author of the paper.

The predominant constituent of bitter orange is synephrine, which in pharmaceutical form is commonly used to treat low blood pressure and nasal congestion.

Advantra Z contains only bitter orange, while one dose of Xenadrine EFX contains several other ingredients, including caffeine equivalent to the amount in 3 cups of coffee, the researchers found.

The increased blood pressure from taking Xenadrine EFX is likely not due to caffeine alone, they concluded, but potentially related to the actions or interaction of other constituents in the multi-ingredient supplement.
The scientists call for longer term dosing studies and suggest doctors should caution patients about using ephedra-free weight-loss dietary supplements and should monitor blood pressure in those who choose to use the products.

In particular, people with health condition that could be worsened by the effects,such ashypertension, heart disease or other pre-existing conditions should avoid the supplements.

"Consumers should be aware that ephedra-free dietary supplements have not been extensively tested for safety and the health effects are not well known," Haller noted.
The research is published in the September issue of The American Journal of Medicine.

SO....What's the Answer??

The sure-fire, safe and effective way to achieve healthy weight loss is…to eat a balanced diet and to participate in regular exercise.

Exercise and good nutrition is the ONLY way to create weight loss that lasts, and works EVERY single time. So many Americans however, don't know what it takes to lose weight, and that's where our trainers come in. At Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp, every one of our trainers are women, and ALL are experienced experts when it comes to weight loss. You can get back in those jeans that you've not worn in years ~ we have women experience that every day with us! Here are some of the testimonials that are from our clients that train with Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp:
"I'm really proud of myself for completing a 5 week course!  Now I look forward to those 3 days a week.  I have been able to EASILY take some of the crappy food out of my diet that I used to consistently have -- no more fast food!  If it's offered, I can't even really eat it.  It's like bootcamp detoxed me from the inside out, and now if I eat poorly, I can FEEL it, and I know to not make that decision again. Thank you, Texas Fit Chicks, for getting me kick-started and on my way to a new me!" - KARA B (Allen, Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp)

" I've enjoyed being able to just show up and someone else has already put together a fantastic workout.  No planning required!  It is a different workout every time and I'm always exhausted by the end of the hour.  Every time I show up I wonder, "what will we be doing today?".  Before I started with Texas Fit Chicks I had gotten out of the habit of working out.  If I did workout it was typically just cardio (no strength training)  The program has provided great cardio AND strength training workouts.  It has also provided much needed accountability.  After my first 5 weeks I had lost over 10" and almost 2% body fat.  You can't argue with results!  I would (and have) recommend it to my friends!" - JENNIFER W. (McKinney Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp)

"I decided to try TexasFitChicks bootcamp when a friend posted on facebook that she needed a buddy to go with her. At first I could barely do 3 jumping jacks without stopping, but on bootcamp days I had so much more energy I knew it was helping me. The girls in the class were so much fun that I looked forward to seeing everyone even if I went home sore! I reminded myself that soreness = progress! I followed the Weight Watcher diet (with a weekend treat now and then) added some walking on my off days and continued to see the pounds come off. When I signed up for my second 5 weeks of bootcamp I realized that not only could I keep up with most of the exercises, I was challenging myself beyond what I thought I would ever be able to do. After my second 5 weeks of bootcamp, I'm down 20 pounds and 3 sizes in my clothes. I've never been an athletic person and at 51 yrs old I can safely say that I'm in the best shape I've been in my life! Last week one of my friends told me I was looking "buff". That might be the best compliment anyone has ever given me! " - CATE R. (Plano, Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp)

Take charge of your health heading into 2012!! Join us and change  your life ~ 5 wks at a time. Sign up this month as a new client and receive a FREE Massage AND Facial from Essence of Eve Day Spa in McKinney, Texas! Offer ends 12/31/11

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Parts of article from a news release provided by The National Institutues of Health.

One Happy Chick in McKinney...

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"I've been working out with LeighAnne in McKinney on M/W/F at 6:00 am for almost 8 weeks. I've enjoyed being able to just show up and someone else has already put together a fantastic workout.  No planning required!  It is a different workout every time and I'm always exhausted by the end of the hour.  Every time I show up I wonder, "what will we be doing today?".  Before I started with Texas Fit Chicks I had gotten out of the habit of working out.  If I did workout it was typically just cardio (no strength training)  The program has provided great cardio AND strength training workouts.  It has also provided much needed accountability.  After my first 5 weeks I had lost over 10" and almost 2% body fat.  You can't argue with results!  I would (and have) recommend it to my friends!"

Want to contact LeighAnne? TrainwithLeighAnne@gmail.com

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Celina Balloon Festival - Win Free Bootcamp with Texas Fit Chicks!

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Texas FIt Chicks Will Be at this Event on Saturday, Nov. 5 ONLY!

The 6th Annual Celina Balloon Festival & Family Fun Day

Celina is just north of Prosper - straight up Preston Rd.

Rises Again for a Cooler Balloon Festival

Celina, TX-

- The 6th Annual Celina Balloon Festival and Family Fun Day, scheduled November

4th and 5th, 2011 at Old Celina Park in Celina, TX, promises to be a “cooler” balloon festival

embraced in November’s temperatures, fun-filled rides, attractions and colorful balloons. The

Festival will be an exciting time for sponsors, vendors and families throughout the DFW area.

The Balloon Festival is sponsored by Automation Integration and Texas Health Resources and

is produced by the Greater Celina Chamber of Commerce with special thanks to the City of

Celina.

The Festival provides an affordable family fun event with admission priced at only $5 per

person, children 5 and under free. Discounted multi-day tickets and family packages are

available online. Parking is $5/car ($8 both days). All carnival rides and games are from $1.00

to no more than $5 each.

The vibrant colorful balloons will take flight Friday afternoon and return for a brilliant glow Friday

evening. Be sure to arrive by 8am on Saturday morning to watch the balloons lift-off again for a

graceful flight over the region. Saturday evening will feature another magical glow and a

spectacular laser light show.

While the hot air balloons are in the skies there will be a variety of activities “on the ground” to

occupy the interests of visitors from all age groups.

•Up to 120 Arts, Crafts, Business and Food Vendors

•Carnival rides for kids (and fun-loving adults) including a 30’ Ferris wheel, big swing, giant

slide and merry-go-round.

•Giant (and not so giant for the little ones) inflatables offering bouncing good times

•Midway Games of Skill

•The original fun house featured in the movie “Grease”.

•Classic Car show produced by Memory Lane Car Shows and sponsored by Parts Plus

•Helicopter Rides

•Kite Demonstrations from Big Mikes Kites.

•14 Music Entertainers featuring local talent

•Youth performances from local dance, martial arts and choir groups

Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp trainers will be doing a FREE workout on Stage 2 at noon! Bring your mat and see just what we do! All levels welcome - each exercise shown at beginner, intermediate and advanced fitness level. Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp trainers from McKinney, Frisco and Prosper will be at our booth, and if you've been thinking of signing up ~ now's the time to do it! Very special gift for new clients that sign up that day. Current "Fit Chicks" can also register to win 2 free weeks! Our bootcamp has locations in Plano, Frisco, Prosper, Allen and McKInney Texas. You can get "Fit for Less" for just $10/class. Perfect to stay in shape and accountable to your trainer over the holidays!
Check out our website for before and afters www.texasfitchicks.com
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Committed to your success!
Melody Chandler

Secrets of our FIt Chick Belly Blast Winner!

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Our Texas Fit Chick Cecilia had amazing results with bootcamp and our Belly Blast Challenge! She had weight loss of 10.37% and experienced a total transformation! This is her before and after. So many of our Texas FIt Chicks took the challenge and got great results! Cecilia was gracious enough to send me her 'secrets' of success and exactly what she did to get these great results!

"Before I started with the Belly Blast, I set my goal. My goal was set to lose at least 15 pounds.  Since I set my goal, I know exactly what I was shooting for. For my initial 3 days detox, I only lost 6 pounds.  So after that I knew I would have to work harder to lose more.   I know it sounds crazy but I did keep track of my progress every day by weighing myself.  ( I would not recommend anyone to do that)

 On my cheat days, I picked one thing that I liked the most to eat for lunch so I still had time to digest before going to bed. Since my favorite was sushi, I had sushi for my cheat days.  When I ate my cheat food, I ate fist size portion (I imagine my stomach is like the size of my fist.  I sure don't want to overstuff myself). If I had to eat after 6pm, I ate veggies only withno dip or dressing.



Since it didn't taste good, I usually ate a little and I would quit and go to sleep.  I drank a lot of decaf green tea to stop my cravings.  I brought my thermos with tea in it  everywhere so that I could take sips of it when I was hungry.

My extra workout was rope skipping. I got this Thrive by Dr Vonda Wright, MD jump rope from Dicks.  It is a jump rope without rope so I would not trip and slow down my workout. I liked to watch TV while I was skipping rope because I would forget how long I skipped rope for. I love rope skipping since it helps improving my core strength and heart rate.  I usually skip for 20 minutes to 30 minutes a day.

I think the top 3 things that I learned from this contest are  goals setting, meal planning and enjoying the process.  It is important to set your goal so that you can stay focused.   And more importantly, you have to think ahead and plan ahead of time of what you need to eat on the next day.   I made my food ahead of time so that I could bring it to work everyday.  I have saved so much money by not eating out, it is just amazing to see how much more food I can get, and how much money I can save by eating at home.  

I would highly challenge everyone to do this Belly Blast in the future because there is really nothing to lose except your weight. I am the kind of person who gets bored easily with the food that I eat.  So finding a new way to eat and exploring new food is a really fun thing for me to do.  It is definitely fun to eat healthy and feel healthy.  When you start losing weight, you will probably ask herself, "why didn't I start this belly blast earlier?"  Going on a diet doesn't mean that you have to give up  burger or french fries, it just means that you have to eat less of those greasy stuff.   As you know, you are what you eat!

I started training with Michelle and Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp in June this year and I totally love her training style.  She does not act like a drill sergeant.  She let us go in our own pace.  She knows everyone has her limit so as long as we try our best, she will give us compliments and encouragement. She is always thinking and planning ahead of time.  One time she emailed us to remind us to bring our towels with us to the next bootcamp because the exercise that we were going to do might hurt our tail bones.  She also let us know the modifications for some exercises are so that we will not feel frustrated with stuff that we cannot do

. 

I love the Texas Fit chicks Bootcamp because I need direction when it comes down to working out.  I need feedback and I need to know what I am doing is benefiting to what part of my body. In addition to that, I also love to see familiar faces at the bootcamp.   I feel comfortable working out with a bunch of ladies who are just like me.  We are non judgemental and totally care free. Working out with the Fit chicks bootcamp is like my special break away from my busy work and family.  Our one hour of bootcamp passes by so quickly especially with Michelle and us joking around and chit chating.  I am now actually looking forward to working out since I love the fun atmosphere and the peaceful mornings spent working out!"

Are you ready to lose weight and transform your body? Check out our Belly Blast and consider taking the challenge ~ it works!
Click here to purchase 21 Day Belly Blast

Next week is FRIEND week at Texas FIt Chicks Bootcamp!!

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Fat Burning Foods our Texas Fit Chicks love.

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Now don’t get all excited. We don’t have any magic wand solutions that will take the place of exercise and eating right. But we do have a few foods that could help you on your journey to rid yourself of excess flab.

LEAN PROTEIN
To put it simply, protein takes a lot of effort for the body to break down and digest. A lot more than, say, fat. So while your body is working hard to process that protein, you’re burning calories. Stop by the seafood counter next time you're at Kroger! Chances are you’re not getting enough of it. Not only is fish a fabulous source of lean protein, BUT many types are full of those Omega-3 fatty acids you’re always hearing about. Beans are also a wonderful source of protein. And it’s no secret how we feel about our friend the soybean. (Let’s have a cheer for veggie patties and soy-meats!)

WHOLE GRAINS
Belly fat is not particularly cute on anyone (except maybe babies), so it’s exciting news that whole grains can do a number on that stubborn flab around your midsection. One of the easiest ways to get whole grains into your diet? Oatmeal in the morning. Quaker’s Simple Harvest Multigrain Hot Cereal is really good and just full of grains. Also, Kashi GoLean’s Hot Cereal packs in 7 whole grains and a big 5 - 7g fiber! Mmmmm…

GRAPEFRUIT
Ever since you were a kid popping Flintstones Chewables, you’ve known that Vitamin C is good for you — and that certainly hasn’t changed. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant AND has been shown in studies to help burn fat. So, if you’re looking for a snack, how’s about a nice, juicy grapefruit? The theory is that grapefruit helps to lower insulin levels, which keeps you from being hungry all the time! We know it smacks of classic diet food, but those Ruby Reds are MIGHTY delicious! If it’s too sour for you straight, sprinkle it with some no-calorie sweetener like Splenda or stevia.

GREEN TEA
Green tea is EVERYWHERE. It’s been classified as a “superfood” as it’s been linked to reduced rates of heart disease and cancer. And now it helps us lose weight too? Green tea has been shown to raise our metabolism, which is key in our battle with the bad stuff. Researchers also suspect that substances called polyphenols combined with caffeine are responsible for its fat-burning properties.

SPICY FOODSYou know how when you eat spicy foods, you sometimes start to sweat a little (ew)? That’s because it’s given a little kick to your heart rate. These little kicks will result in a temporary increase in your metabolism, which will help you burn fat a little easier for a bit. A quick hit with cayenne, red pepper flakes, or whatever hot sauce you fancy should do the trick and get your blood pumping. And these spices are practically calorie-free. Yes!

LIGHT DAIRY
Hey, dairy queens! Good news! It turns out that people who eat low-fat or fat-free dairy lose MORE weight than people who don’t. Sure we mentioned protein before, but it bears bringing up again since the magical combo of calcium and protein seems to work wonders. We’re WAY into yogurt, so we suggest picking up some Fage Total 0% Greek Yogurt and mixing in your favorite fruits, sugar-free preserves… or whatever! Also, light string cheese is a GREAT little snack, with only around 50-60 calories and 2.5g fat a pop. Not bad for hard cheese, people.

WATER
Experts say it’s important to drink lots of water if you’re trying to burn fat Your body can’t work effectively if it’s dehydrated — not only will you FEEL like you don’t have any energy, but also your body really won’t have what it needs to function and burn off fat. Keep that machine humming — drink at least 8 glasses of water a day!

CINNAMON
Sure this stuff tastes good — that’s why it’s found in SO many things. But those chefs might not know that their sprinkling of cinnamon is helping the body process sugar more effectively and lower blood sugar levels. High blood sugar can lead to the body storing more fat, so maybe put together a little shaker of cinnamon and Splenda to sprinkle on your favorite foods! Then whip up some fat-burning cinnamon toast by using your new concoction on whole-wheat bread!

APPLES
An apple a day isn’t going to keep the gym away, but it’ll probably make your diet plan more effective. Word on the street is that the pectin contained in apples limits how much fat your cells can absorb. (SWEET!) Plus it’s a naturally soluble fiber, which is always good. So next time you feel all snacky, grab whichever apple looks best to you (we love Honeycrisps!).

Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp is most effective for our chicks when they follow a good nutrition plan! Eating clean is critical to changing your physique. Hope these 9 tips help you on your weight loss journey. Ready to commit to change your body but don't want to pay the price of a private personal trainer? Our Fitness bootcamp is the answer! All of our trainers are nationally certified, and specialize in training women for fat-loss. Every bootcamp workout is different, so your body won't ever plateau.

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5 Important Fitness Tips from Texas Fit Chicks Trainer Melody

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LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE
Fitness isn’t just about a physical state; it’s about your overall wellness, realizing that we have one body and it doesn’t come with an old for new guarantee. With this in mind, take care of yourself day in day out and try to make healthy lifestyle choices 80% of the time.

RECOGNIZE THE MIND : BODY CONNECTION I’m an avid believer in the mind : body connection. In fact, when participating in a big event, physical fitness will only take you so far and thereafter, it’s all down to your inner strength. A strong mind is also incredibly empowering; it gives you confidence and courage which leaks into every areas of your life.

SPICE IT UP
If you don’t mix up your training you will plateau and quickly get bored. Are you a runner? Crosstrain and go for a swim or join one of our Bootcamp Sessions for 5 wks so spice up your routine. by trying new classes or workouts regularly.Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp incorporates both cardio and strength that will help condition your body in a short period of time.

SET GOALS
Motivation levels in the best of us go through peaks and troughs. To combat this, I think it’s important to set regular goals to work towards. Whether running your first 5k, committing to lose 10lbs or striving to master a new sport, set a goal and then work backwards to implement a plan to get you there. Visualize yourself where you want to be, then do what it takes to get you there.

TAKE TIME OUT
Only a small portion of your time is actually spent training so make sure you consider your non-training time as well. Treat yourself to massages, meditate, plan a girls night out… and sleep … only when sleeping does your body really get the chance to renew and repair.

We are the best fitness boot camp in the N Dallas area. Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp has locations in McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Frisco, Plano and Addison Texas with camp times from as early as 5am to as late at 8pm, five days a week! Join bootcamp now to jumpstart your fitness, or finally lose the weight! Here's what some of our current clients have to say about our fitness bootcamp:
"You guys are waaaaay better than other bootcamps I've tried, as you don't just run us and give us tasks some people can't do, you teach us plan it so no one looks or feels left behind. I love all the modifications as we're building strength. I especially appreciate how every day is different so it's impossible to get bored." - Amy S, McKinney Fit Chick

"I tell everyone how much I enjoy Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp, and look forward to going. I never dread class. It makes me feel great!" - Sarah L. Frisco Fit Chick

We are RESULTS oriented, and our female personal training team specializes in training women only. With over 1,000 women that have experienced our bootcamp program ~ we KNOW what works and your results are guaranteed! If you follow our free meal plan and attend 5 wks of bootcamp with us, you WILL lose weight/inches!

Be sure to "Like" our Facebook Page for your chance to win free bootcamp and get our free daily fitness tips from lead trainer, and owner, Melody. Visit our website: Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp to see before and afters of our clients, or to join and become our newest Fit Chick :)

Addison Texas Boot Camp with Texas Fit Chicks starts August 29!

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Addison Texas chicks! Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp is so excited to now offer our newest boot camp for women only with our certified personal trainer, Sylvia. Bootcamp will meet on M,Tu,Th from 5:30am-6:30am in Addison. Get ready to change your body and meet other chicks with the same goal. Sylvia is a fantastic trainer with a passion for helping women lose weight. Here's what some of our other chicks have to say about their experience with Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp.

"I joined Texas Fit Chicks about 5 weeks ago and I difiantly have seen great results! I have always been in shape, worked out but then I had two children and just never went back to my great body! After 5 weeks I can see my abs for the first time in 5 years! I was NOT over weight.. Just not in shape :) Working out three times a week with these wonderful women and trainers have been amazing! Yay for Boot Camp!!! :)" -- Chaning M.

"I joined Texas Fit Chicks last Aug 10' love every min of it and never wanna stop. I have to say I was super nervous about joining. Joining was the best thing I ever did. I noticed changes in my body after the first couple of weeks. I feel like a new person. It doesnt matter how big, small, out of shape or whatever, they will be right there guiding you through the workout. Its a very postitve amosphere and tons of support! I LOVE MY TEXAS FIT CHICKS!!" - Justina

"I joined Texas Fit Chicks in February 11', and haven't skipped a beat since. I had been working out with a personal trainer at my local gym, when I was given my first 5 week boot camp as a Christmas gift. All I can say is, I wish I had found TFC before I waisted that money on a personal trainer! With TFC you get both your cardio AND your strength training in one. It's the perfect amount of both, and I noticed a change in my body within the first week. There is accountability and tons of support within this family of women! I have had the opportunity to work out with 3 trainers who have also become great friends. I LOVE Texas Fit Chicks, and can't imagine ever stopping! I will NEVER push myself the way I'm pushed during these workouts! You can't go wrong!" Aimee S.

"I have been working out for only 2 week with Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp in Plano! As a newbie, I have felt instantly welcome (and sore, I might add). The workouts are super fun and they change each one up so much that you don't EVER get bored. I would highly recommend getting up early to work out! I feel so much better all day after my work-outs! I can't wait to start seeing some awesome results!! I also really like working out with only girls! Takes all the pressure off!" - Amy S.

Sylvia is also a weight loss coach and has personally lost a lot of weight and maintained! She's excited to share her knowledge and experience with chicks in Addison. Here is a picture of her before and after:

Ready to join Texas Fit Chicks bootcamp in Addison? Have more questions? Email Sylvia directly at trainwithsyl@gmail.com

Allen Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp *NEW* Evening camp starts this month!

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Allen Texas Bootcamp with Texas Fit Chicks now offers an evening camp option! Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp is so excited to now offer 7pm boot camp for women only with our certified personal trainer, Katrina Erickson. Bootcamp will meet on M,Tu,Th from 7pm-8pm at Raintree Pediatrics. Get ready to change your body and meet other chicks with the same goal. Katrina is a fantastic trainer with a passion for helping women lose weight. Here's what some of our other chicks have to say about their experience with Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp, plus a deal this week only that will make now the best time to become our next Fit Chick!

"I joined Texas Fit Chicks about 5 weeks ago and I difiantly have seen great results! I have always been in shape, worked out but then I had two children and just never went back to my great body! After 5 weeks I can see my abs for the first time in 5 years! I was NOT over weight.. Just not in shape :) Working out three times a week with these wonderful women and trainers have been amazing! Yay for Boot Camp!!! :)" -- Chaning M.

"I joined Texas Fit Chicks last Aug 10' love every min of it and never wanna stop. I have to say I was super nervous about joining. Joining was the best thing I ever did. I noticed changes in my body after the first couple of weeks. I feel like a new person. It doesnt matter how big, small, out of shape or whatever, they will be right there guiding you through the workout. Its a very postitve amosphere and tons of support! I LOVE MY TEXAS FIT CHICKS!!" - Justina

"I joined Texas Fit Chicks in February 11', and haven't skipped a beat since. I had been working out with a personal trainer at my local gym, when I was given my first 5 week boot camp as a Christmas gift. All I can say is, I wish I had found TFC before I waisted that money on a personal trainer! With TFC you get both your cardio AND your strength training in one. It's the perfect amount of both, and I noticed a change in my body within the first week. There is accountability and tons of support within this family of women! I have had the opportunity to work out with 3 trainers who have also become great friends. I LOVE Texas Fit Chicks, and can't imagine ever stopping! I will NEVER push myself the way I'm pushed during these workouts! You can't go wrong!" Aimee S.

"I have been working out for only 2 week with Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp in Plano! As a newbie, I have felt instantly welcome (and sore, I might add). The workouts are super fun and they change each one up so much that you don't EVER get bored. I would highly recommend getting up early to work out! I feel so much better all day after my work-outs! I can't wait to start seeing some awesome results!! I also really like working out with only girls! Takes all the pressure off!" - Amy S.

Grab a friend and you both get 5 wks of Texas Fit Chicks bootcamp for $99 each! That's around $6/session with your trainer! Bootcamp includes free body comp before AND after your 5 wks, Free meal plan and Amazing accountability from your fit chick trainer. Check out and enter Promo code Allen7pm then APPLY to get $100 off your session!
Questions? Email Katrina directly: TrainwithKatrina@gmail.com

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No more excuses...from Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp

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NO EXCUSES!

You've been doing it for a while now, probably longer than you realize. Again and again, you come up with a reason why you're going to start TOMORROW.

Before you know it, you wake up one morning and you're 5 lbs, 10 lbs, or 15 lbs heavier than you were a few months ago! Enough is enough. Now is the time to stop making excuses, to stop putting your fitness on hold, and to start working out. Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp will give you affordable accountability and experienced personal trainers that will get you to your fitness goals!

Don't Let Age Get the Upper Hand

With every year that passes, your body conspires to make getting into shape harder. Your metabolism slows down as you age, adding weight that you'll have a harder time shedding. Your growth hormone production slows down, making it even more of a challenge! What might have been a snap at 20 will take more time and effort at 45.

Here's the good news: You CAN absolutely get fit at ANY age! BUT....the longer you put it off, the harder it will be to make those changes.

Your body is more primed to respond to exercise right NOW, than it will be even 6 months from now. And, if you happen to be that 45 year old who starts working out today, know that soon enough you'll be fitter than a 20 year old who's sitting around still making excuses!

The Chicken or the Egg?

It could be that you're overweight and think you need to lose a few pounds before you start working out. So, you've decided that you're going to lose weight by dieting BEFORE you start an exercise program. You've even got a list of groceries to restock your fridge and pantry with and to start you on your way. I can't tell you how many times I've heard women say "I want to get fit before I start bootcamp!" That couldn't be further from the truth. Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp GET our chicks in shape, and that's our job. Don't feel like you need to get fit before starting boot camp with us, that's OUR job!

It's true that watching what you eat is a huge part of a fitter, trimmer life. But studies show that making the switch to healthier eating is easier when you're already working out regularly.
Exercise will cause you to crave healthier foods, encouraging a fit diet to come more naturally, and the pounds to melt off quicker! Our bootcamp workouts will inspire you to make good choices throughout the day.

Laziness Makes You Even More Tired
Maybe you're waiting around until you feel less exhausted and fatigued by work, family, and everything else that goes on. Chances are, you will ALWAYS have a ton of things going to that will zap up your energy!

More good news: Exercise will INCREASE your energy throughout the day, so you will have more clarity and be able to get more done during your day

You've just got to get the ball rolling!

It's a Mental Game
Fitness is about being proactive mentally AND physically - putting it off will actually psyche you out! Adding regular exercise isn't necessarily easy. But the longer you wait to begin working our regularly, the more insurmountable a challenge it will seem.

Put the kibosh on negativity before it starts to impact your drive to workout and live healthier! The little engine that could do did do because he was already doing.

Decide right now to stop your excuses and take the first step. Our bootcamp trainers are ready to help you reach your personal fitness goals.
Call or email Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp today, and say goodbye to waiting until tomorrow!

Texas fit Chicks Bootcamp has locations in McKinney, Frisco, Plano, Prosper, Richardson, Allen, Wylie, Anna, College Station and Houston Texas.

We offer womens only bootcamp with nationally certified female personal trainers. All exercises are shown at beginner, intermediate and advanced fitness levels ~ so chicks of any fitness levels will get a great workout!

Free meal plan to go along with your bootcamp and full body comp from your personal trainer.

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20 Tips to get Great Abs

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Anyone can attain a flat stomach if they know the rules that govern getting it. Yes there are flat stomach rules. Follow these rules and you will slowly but surely get the flat stomach that you may be yearning for.

Belly Blast Rule 1 – Follow the Belly Blast Rules
Doing something that is contrary to the flat stomach rules could result in your body holding to your belly fat tighter than ever. Belly fat is the last bastion of fat storage in the body and the body will fight tooth and nail before releasing it. If you ever try to go in battle against your body, you will surely lose. Work with your body rather than against it.

Belly Blast Rule 2 – Be Patient
Everyone wants a flat stomach fast. Advertisements on how you could get a flat stomach quickly, are all over the internet. When it comes to weight loss or getting a flat stomach, slow is fast and fast is slow. This follows the law of the farm where everything has a gestation period. Just like pregnancy takes 9 months, attaining a flat stomach too will take time. Give yourself the next 21 days with our belly blasting program to see results!

Belly Blast Rule 3 – You Are Going to Have to Work For It
There is no magical pill or equipment that can give you flat abs. You are going to have to pay for it. Payment would be in the form of sweat. If there was a quick fix or magical diet, Oprah would have found it by now. So stop looking for shortcuts. These rules are the shortcuts.

Belly Blast Rule 4 – Stop Dieting
Dieting is war against your body. Your body will win any dieting war. It will even go to the extent of causing you to regain all the weight that you have lost, once the diet is over. For this reason, any unhealthy or fad diets must be avoided.

Belly Blast Rule 5 – Stop Doing Spot Training
100 crunches or even a thousand crunches will not get you great abs. You need to start exercising your big muscles so that it can help to remove the layers of fat on your body. In bootcamp, we focus on the entire core, which is more functional than 1000 crunches.

Belly Blast Rule 6 – Start Doing 3 hours of Weight Resistance Exercises
Exercises that work the big muscles such as squats, lunges, push ups are excellent for removing the layers of body fat. Weight resistance training exercises are the most effective known for burning fat and boosting your metabolism.

Belly Blast Rule 7 – Do Interval Training Instead of Steady State Cardio
Interval training is far superior than conventional cardio training. Try doing 2 sessions of this in a week. Be cautious of the strain on the body from interval training and start gradually. This takes priority over steady state cardio. So you should find time for this first.

Belly Blast Rule 8 – Do Cardio Exercises Once Completing 3 hours of Weight Training a Week
If you are able to spare more than 3 hours of exercise time, you could do conventional cardio exercises such as jogging, cycling or swimming. This should only be done if you cannot handle the stress of interval training. Interval training is far superior to shed belly fat.

Belly Blast Rule 9 – Remove or Absolutely Minimize Sugar and Simple Carbohydrates
Desserts, sweetened drinks, any sweet food or white flour should be avoided.

Belly Blast Rule 10 – Avoid Sweetened and Calorie Filled Drinks
Sweetened drinks pack lost of calories. Avoid drink that have lots of milk in it such as lattes. These too have lots of calories even though being low-fat. The calories come from the simple carbohydrates in the milk.

Belly Blast Rule 11 – Avoid or Reduce Milk to a Minimum
Lactose in milk spikes insulin. It would be wise to stay away from milk until you have achieved your flat stomach goal. You should be able to get enough protein from your meals. If you need more protein, it could be obtained from protein shakes.

Belly Blast Rule 12 – Understand Food Combination That You Should Avoid
Fat, sugar and alcohol taken in combination is detrimental to your flat stomach goals. Here is a detailed explanation of meal combination to avoid.

Belly Blast Rule 13 – Breakfast is Compulsory
Research has shown that people who skip breakfast store more abdominal fat. Skipping breakfast is a cardinal sin and should be avoided at all cost if you really want a flat stomach.

Belly Blast Rule 14 – Have 3 Small Main Meals and 2 Snacks
You should be eating every 3 or 4 hours to rev up your metabolism. Do not take this opportunity to overeat. Your main meals should be small servings. Eat nuts or fruits for snacks.

Belly Blast Rule 15 – Have 6 to 8 Hours Sleep at Night
Lack of sleep results in elevated levels of cortisol which promotes abdominal fat storage. A lot of people exercise and eat healthy but compromise on sleep. They have an extremely tough time losing belly fat.

Belly Blast Rule 16 – Strengthen Your Core Muscles

Belly Blast Rule 17 – Avoid Alcohol
Alcohol halts fat burning and increases appetite. Abstain from alcohol until your flat stomach goals are achieved. Read the earlier article for detailed information on alcohol’s effect on weight loss.

Belly blast Rule 18 – Be Aware of the Weekend Binge
An earlier article showed how a lot of people are disciplined on the weekdays but blow their diet on the weekends. Over consumption of food and drink causes a setback to a lot of people.

Belly Blast Rule 19 – The Flat Belly Diet Should Consist of Food With Low Calorie Density
Food with high calorie density have lots of calories in a small portion of food. These mainly include food with a combination of fat and sugar. One could easily overeat without realizing the overload of calories.

Great Abs Rule 20 – You Do Not Need to Finish Everything On Your Plate

Eat until you are 80% full. Do not eat until the food on the table or the food on the plate finishes.

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Perfect Vacation Plan (when you can't get to Boot Camp!)

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So many of our Texas Fit Chicks Bootcamp clients are heading out for one last summer vacation with the family! Lots of our Fit Chicks have asked us what they can do to avoid gaining weight while they are away. Since we all know that vacation means a break in your routine, and lots of rich food that we don't normally eat, it's very important to go in with a plan! Nobody wants to think about calorie counts of everything they eat while they're gone, so getting a great workout in first thing in the morning, will help!
Tabata training is the perfect answer to getting in a great workout before the day begins. Tabata training means doing an exercise at full intensity for 20 seconds, then taking a 10 second break - and repeating the entire sequence 8 times through. It's a high intensity workout for 4 minutes, but, if done properly, is equivalent to 45 minutes of steady state cardio on a treadmill!
Cardio exercises are perhaps the most important ones that one would do during a workout session on vacation. The reason is pretty simple. Cardio will keep the heart in better shape, help the circulatory system function better, thus delivering more oxygen and nutrients to the cells. Boot camp exercises are good cardio work outs but more importantly these exercises great for the cardio vascular system also help to burn the fat reserves ensuring that a person loses weight and builds muscles.


Tabata training can be done with several options for highly intense work. The first tabata option is our boot camp cardio exercise, sprinting. Most people who have attended boot camp drills hear the term high intensity alternate training a lot of times. This is because sprinting is alternately done with slow jog and is a great work out for losing weight. Sprinting can also be made tougher by running up an incline or a hill. Other modifications of this exercise are stepping up and down to another spot which is about a foot higher than the ground.  Sprinting helps the heart, the legs, and overall weight loss along with increasing stamina of our fit chicks!

Another boot camp cardio exercise which is amazingly effective for weight loss too, is the squat thrust. This actually consists of a few steps. The first step is to squat and touch your hands to the ground. The next step is to jump and push your legs behind to a pushup position. The third step is to get back to the squatting position with hands and legs close together and hands touching the ground. The fourth step is to get back to the standing position. These 4 steps comprise a set and doing at least 10 sets could lead to some real calories expended! Tabatas with squat thrusts really WORK.
The third cardio exercise is actually a modification of the second one. Burpees (yes, if you're a current Texas Fit Chick, you know just what these are) consist of a series of steps that can make our fit chicks sweat in no time. Burpees involve jumping as high as possible and then landing in a squat position with hands and legs together and the hands touching the ground. This is immediately followed by pushing the legs back to a pushup position. After this you need to get back to the squat position, jump up and then land in the standing position that you had initially started with. Tabata burpees always get a moan from our chicks that have been in bootcamp with us for any time...but they WORK!

The fourth cardio exercise is a modification of jogging but slightly more difficult. It is known as high knee drill and involves raising the knee to the height of the chest and then placing the foot forward. This is alternately done for both the legs as one jogs ahead. High Knee burpee tabatas are great when you don't have a lot of room to get your workout done - hotel rooms especially!

The fifth boot camp cardio exercise is the slow pushup which involves doing 4 pushups at a stretch and then on the fifth push up going half down and holding for a few seconds. Repeating this for a few sets is very beneficial. All the above exercises not only help the cardio vascular system but also help in weight loss.

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