Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Lose Belly Fat, Shred Abs: Fat BURN Fusion Kit SAVE 25% and FREE SHIPPING VE 25%!

Fat BURN Fusion Kit
Lose belly fat, shred your abs and save 25%! with our new CORE TRASNFORMER Fat BURN Fusion Kit, which includes our new, 3D Fat BURN Fusion DVD and improved, super durable resistance band with rubber foot guard--just in time to lose weight and get healthy with the New Year! The Fat BURN Fusion DVD gives you two fat-blasting High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) fusion workouts using the total body core, 3-dimensional, constant resistance CORE TRANSFORMER® system that keeps you in your customized, MAXIMUM fat-burning zone and as a bonus, our new super durable, specialty CORE TRANSFORMER resistance exercise band. You’ll build lean muscle in all the right places, plus you’ll sculpt your shoulders and back, tame that triceps jiggle, build a tighter butt, and build core strength for flat abs and a strong back.
Kit Includes:
CORE TRANSFORMER Resistance Band and Fat BURN Fusion DVD
DVD Programming:
Workout 1: The 30-Minute 3D Fat BURN Fusion Standing and Mat Fusion Workout is based upon the popular Hollywood CORE TRANSFORMER® group fitness class that’s been packing them in with standing room-only at Crunch WeHo. It’s the perfect combination of standing total-body ab and core work and core-mat work that blends functional training with yoga and Pilates inspired moves—all intensified by using the constant, 3-dimensional resistance of the CORE TRANSFORMER® tubing method. By blending standing moves followed by mat exercises, your body will resist the challenge to plateau, so you’ll be burning maximal calories all the way through! At 30 minutes, it’s a well-rounded workout that easily fits into any busy lifestyle.
Workout 2: The bonus 15-Minute Quick HIIT TORCH athletic performance workout is a sure-fire routine to blitz hundreds of calories in a jiffy. It will also boost your metabolism—the rate at which you burn calories all day long--with our best belly fat burning total body core movement progression sequences. 
*The CORE TRANSFORMER® resistance band is eco-friendly and made from natural, sustainable rubber trees.
About the Creator: Core performance guru Linda LaRue, RN MEd, ATC creator of the CORE TRANSFORMER®, is a Registered Nurse and Athletic Trainer with a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and Sports Medicine from the University of Virginia. She has been a pioneer in functional, total body core performance training for 20 years. As a Master Personal Trainer and fitness instructor, she has consulted with top health and fitness experts, and professional sports teams.
Teri Ann Krefting is the dynamic lead talent for the 15 Minute Quick TORCH HIIT Challenge. Teri Ann is a certified personal trainer, sought-after veteran workout DVD star, and one of Hollywood’s hottest group instructors. With Teri Ann expertly cueing and motivating you through these challenging workouts, you’ll sweat, smile and melt body fat fast!
DURATION: Approx 50 min.

To purchase the new Fat BURN Fusion Kit Fat BURN Fusion Kit Save 25% and Get FREE SHIPPING! click here. Post submitted by core performance guru, Linda LaRue, RN MEd, ATC.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

#Glee Winter Wonderland Workout Playlist

Here’s a mix of some favorite, all-time old (and hopefully) soon-to-be some of your new Glee (and more) Christmas songs to help get you in the holiday spirit–all while helping you burn off some of those extra holiday gathering calories too!

  1. Winter Wonderland by Eurythmics 3:34
  2. Extraordinary Merry Christmas by Glee Cast 3:40
  3. The Christmas Song by Bing Crosby 2:45
  4. Last Christmas by Wham! 4:45
  5. Deck the Rooftop by Glee Cast 2:29
  6. White Christmas by Bing Crosby 2:57
  7. All I Want for Christmas Is You by Glee Cast 4:03
  8. Jingle Bells by Harry Connick, Jr. 5:26
  9. The Christmas Song by Nat “King” Cole 3:08
  10. Do They Know It’s Christmas by Glee Cast 3:25
Article written by core performance, Linda LaRue, RN MEd, ATC, creator of the total body core resistance workout system, The Core Transformer. 

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Winter Solstice Coffee Spice Blend

I'm not much of a flavored coffee girl, except for La Super Rica Taqueria’s Mexican coffee in Santa Barbara, California. Per an article in the LA Times, “A Little Spice for Your Morning Coffee” that caught my attention, I decided to make my own version (and much cheaper—haha!) of Groundworks Winter Solstice Coffee Spice Blend. It's not actually flavored coffee, per se, but rather a ground combination of warm winter spices such as cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger and cardamom. Add a little bit (1/4 teaspoon per tablespoon of beans) to your Mr. Coffee in the morning and the whole world seems a lot more festive. Happy, healthy holidays!

Ingredients

1 T. fresh ground cinnamon
½ tsp. ground cloves
½ tsp. ground nutmeg
¼ tsp. ground ginger
¼ tsp. ground cardamom

Directions

Mix all spices together well and store in an airtight small container. When making your coffee, it’s best to place a ¼ tsp. of the mix in the bottom of your coffee cup, and then pour the coffee over it. To keep it calorie conscious, add non or low fat milk and a calorie free or low cal sweetner.

Winter Solstice Spice Blend, $6.95 per half-pound. Available at all Groundwork stores and on the website. Article written by core performance guru, Linda LaRue, RN MEd, ATC, creator of the new total body core resistance tubing workout, The Core Transformer.

How to Winterize Your Workouts to Win The Winter Weight Gain War

winterworkoutDid you know on average 30 percent of people don’t exercise at all during the winter months, and gain on average 10+ pounds!?! While it’s tempting to hibernate and turn into a couch potato during the cold, winter months (which will only pack on the pounds), this won’t help you stay in shape, maintain or reach your goal weight. Here are a few tips to keep your mind and body motivated to keep moving and eating healthfully when it’s cold outside.
Warm up and stretch. Cold effects and stiffens your joints, tendons, and muscles, so be sure you take the time to warm up properly. When you warm up and stretch, blood flows to your cold muscles then, tendons and joints thus, warming them up to help reduce your risk of injury.
Wear sun block. Your skin needs protection from the sun all year round. Make sure to wear a big brimmed hat that covers your ears too.
Wear reflective clothing. Due to shortened daylight time, wear light-colored clothing and a reflective vest if you exercise at early in the morning or at dusk, as it tends to be darker outside.
Watch out for slippery slopes. Winter months bring the hazards of ice and snow on the roads. Poorly plowed sidewalks and roads are slick, making it dangerous to slip and fall when exercising.
Wear layers. If you want to continue exercising outdoors, don’t let the cold stop you. Make sure you wear layers so that the weather does not make you so uncomfortable that it keeps you from being active. You can shed layers of clothing as your body temperature warms up. Wear a windbreaker on windy days and don’t forget your hat and gloves. Wear water-wicking fabrics that don’t hold moisture against your body and avoid cotton.
Mall walking. Most malls open their doors before the stores open as a service to the community. The temperature is constant and there are usually many people to walk with you to help keep you motivated. Plus, you’ll know about the big sales before anyone else:)
Fitness videos. Videos are a great way to exercise indoors in the comfort of your living room. You can view before you buy at www.CollageVideo.com or buy used workout DVDs, as it’s a great way to recycle and save money too. You can find great quality, popular used home workout DVDs for less than half price at www.Amazon.com and www.half.ebay.com. I found lots of current best-selling DVDs on all these sites for 1/3 to ½ the price of new DVDs. (Just be careful about how much the seller is asking for shipping and handling.) *Don’t be afraid to negotiate or way away if it’s a bad deal—they’ll be plenty more good ones.
Create a home gym. This doesn’t have to be expensive. You can easily set-up a great workout routine with a set of dumbbells, an exercise ball, exercise tube with door attachment, and a jump rope, which should cost under $100.00. Top online fitness product websites such as www.SRRIFitness.com and www.GoFit.net are good places to buy your fitness tools at affordable prices. For a 30 minute total body fat blasting and flat ab sculpting workout buy my new, CORE TRANSFORMER, www.LindaLaRue.com/store.
Cross country skiing. Like snowshoeing, cross-country skiing is an aerobic sport that works all body parts (especially your biceps, glutes, hamstrings, triceps and quads) without stressing your joints. You can burn on average approximately 560 calories hour or more with a brisk cross country ski excursion. You can ski almost anywhere: a trail, conservation area, local park, or even a farmer’s field. As with snowshoeing, you can make your workout gentle or vigorous, and you can rent equipment for less money until you’re sure you want to purchase (new skis, boots and poles average about $250).
Dance! Salsa, swing, or freestyle your way slim with dancing. It’s a fun way to work your glutes, abs and legs when you’re stuck indoors. You may not be ready for a guest spot on ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ but you’ll be sure to break a sweat and groove pounds away. There are more than a few dance workout DVDs to choose from on www.Amazon.com and www.CollageVideo.com.  livingroomyoga
Become a fledgling living room yogini. Escape the winter blahs and find your inner zen with yoga. Not only is yoga meditative, you’ll build muscle strength and balance holding those tough poses, so you’ll be more relaxed and toned after your winter-long practice. www.Amazon.com, and www.CollageVideo.com have great yoga DVD catalog selections. (AND, don’t forget to check out www.half.ebay.com for discount DVDs.) To up your calorie burn add resistance with my new CORE TRANSFORMER Kit click here.

Article written by core performance guru, Linda LaRue, RN MEd, ATC, creator of the total body core training resistance training system, Core Transformer.

The New 3D Fat BURN Fusion DVD is here!


The new Fat BURN Fusion video is here! This DVD gives you two fat-blasting High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) fusion workouts using the total body core, 3-dimensional, constant resistance CORE TRANSFORMER® system that keeps you in your customized, MAXIMUM fat-burning zone. You’ll build lean muscle in all the right places, plus you’ll sculpt your shoulders and back, tame that triceps jiggle, build a tighter butt, and build core strength for flat abs and a strong back. To purchase the new Fat BURN Fusion Kit  click here. Save 25% versus buying the Fat BURN Fusion DVD and specialty Core Transformer Band separately and get FREE SHIPPING (for a limited time only).

Workout 1: The 30-Minute 3D Fat BURN Fusion Standing and Mat Fusion Workout is based upon the popular Hollywood CORE TRANSFORMER® group fitness class that’s been packing them in with standing room-only at Crunch WeHo. It’s the perfect combination of standing total-body ab and core work and core-mat work that blends functional training with yoga and Pilates inspired moves—all intensified by using the constant, 3-dimensional resistance of the CORE TRANSFORMER® tubing method. By blending standing moves followed by mat exercises, your body will resist the challenge to plateau, so you’ll be burning maximal calories all the way through! At 30 minutes, it’s a well-rounded workout that easily fits into any busy lifestyle.
Workout 2: The bonus 15-Minute Quick HIIT TORCH athletic performance workout is a sure-fire routine to blitz hundreds of calories in a jiffy. It will also boost your metabolism—the rate at which you burn calories all day long--with our best belly fat burning total body core movement progression sequences. 
*The CORE TRANSFORMER® is eco-friendly and made from natural, sustainable rubber trees.
About the Creator: Core performance guru Linda LaRue, RN MEd, ATC creator of the CORE TRANSFORMER®, is a Registered Nurse and Athletic Trainer with a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and Sports Medicine from the University of Virginia. She has been a pioneer in functional, total body core performance training for 20 years. As a Master Personal Trainer and fitness instructor, she has consulted with top health and fitness experts, and professional sports teams.
Teri Ann Krefting is the dynamic lead talent for the 15 Minute Quick TORCH HIIT Challenge. Teri Ann is a certified personal trainer, sought-after veteran workout DVD star, and one of Hollywood’s hottest group instructors. With Teri Ann expertly cueing and motivating you through these challenging workouts, you’ll sweat, smile and melt body fat fast!
DURATION: Approx 50 min.