Five Rep Challenge

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In today's workout, we invented and tried out the 'Five Rep Challenge'.  This is an easily adaptable challenge, which you can do with almost any exercise.  You can even change the rep range - it doesn't have to be five reps, although that number worked out nicely for us!

Two custom-designed workouts

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As in the previous post talking about our four new workout foundations, we have applied them to create two awesome workouts thus far.

New Workouts, Based On the Most Effective Exercises

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We try to stay up-to-date on new practices and events in the fitness world by regularly perusing certain fitness blogs.  Recently, while reading through Ben Bruno's excellent compilation of 'Good Reads' (http://www.benbruno.com/2012/04/good-fitness-reads-3/), we checked out an article titled 'Top 10 Weight Training Exercises for Building Muscle' (http://jasonferruggia.com/weight-training-exercises/).  This article provided an interesting take on the most effective exercises, which inspired us to modify our workouts.

So far after 2 workouts, we haven't transformed into Arnold - but they were good workouts!

Some Things to Avoid During Pregnancy

It is a very exciting time once you conceive.  You should continue with healthy nutrition and lifestyle behaviours you adopted while trying to get pregnant.  See my previous post for more information on: http://couplefit.blogspot.ca/2012/04/5-lifestyle-changes-to-make-before-you.html . As well, to help ensure a healthy pregnancy outcome, you should make a few more diet and lifestyle changes again at this time.

Hard vs. Simple

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Over the last couple of days, we did two very different workouts.  In both cases, we came home from work and weren't really feeling in the mood to exercise.  By taking a few minutes to mentally move past the workday, have a snack, and motivate each other, we committed to working out.  Again, this is an example of where working out as a couple (or with a friend) can help you stay committed to your fitness.

Weekend workouts - A great opportunity!

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There was some decent weather over the weekend, so we took advantage of it.  One of our workouts was a nice 8km jog.  We are not huge proponents of steady-state cardio (compared to more effective and efficient intervals, such as sprints), but sometimes it's nice to go for a leisurely run and savour the fresh air and sunshine.

Countdown Workout

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For today's workout, we decided to focus on conditioning.  It is very important to keep you workouts balanced by incorporating some with a strength focus and some to improve your cardiovascular capacity. 

Hybrid Workout

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For today's lower body workout, we decided to combine strength and conditioning components.  Our last few workouts have been density-style or FGB (due to time constraints), so we wanted to focus on heavy lifts and building strength, without neglecting our conditioning.

AM Workout

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This week we decided to incorporate some morning workouts into our routine.  With the long winter nights past us, and the sun rising earlier, it is getting much easier to roll out of bed and exercise!

Fight Gone Bad - Killer Lower Body Workout

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When planning today's workout, we revisited our "Workout Styles" tab to remind ourselves of different workout methods we have used in the past.  In doing this, we realized that we haven't done an FGB (Fight Gone Bad) workout for quite some time. 

5 lifestyle changes to make before you conceive

It can take up to two weeks after conception before a woman knows that she is pregnant.  This very early stage of pregnancy is important, as you can unknowingly expose your baby to harmful behaviours.  Read on to learn about 5 lifestyle changes you should make before you conceive, to optimize your chance for a healthy pregnancy.