We had another AWESOME week in Look Great at the Lake Boot Camp.  Over a dozen new members started up with us on Monday, and they absolutely rocked it!!

As we do each Friday, we got after it hard with a 50:10 5-exercise circuit powered by Workout Muse: Boot Camp Dynamite followed by a killer finisher. This is a favorite high-intensity interval training (HIIT) format, especially for dramatically increasing endurance, boosting metabolism, and melting some serious fat!

Check out our boot camp rockstars below as they perform this rocking circuit training workout:

Exercise 1: Sumo Deadlifts
Exercise 2: Incline Chest Press
Exercise 3: Wall Sit
Exercise 4: Standing Rows
Exercise 5: Total Body Extensions

The Finisher:  Mountain Climbers

Now, GET AFTER IT!

Have Faith & Take Action!

Justin Yule, B.S., CPT

Your friendly neighborhood Chaska / Chanhassen boot camp instructor and online personal trainer.

Burn 9x more fat at a fraction of the cost of other personal training programs.

P.S. – For a FREE 2-week Trial to the area’s number one weight loss & fitness boot camp visit www.LookGreatAtTheLakeBootCamp.com

P.P.S. – For a $9 30-day Trial to the first and number one Online weight loss & fitness boot camp visit www.OnlineVideoBootCamp.com

On Monday, I shared introduced my Anti-Crunch Solution to 6-Pack Abs.  We dispelled the 4 biggest myths about ab training.  In case you missed it, you can read that post HERE.  Today, I’m going to layout a simple step-by-step blueprint for you that will have you rocking six-pack abs by summer!

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How to Get 6-Pack Abs Without Crunches or Sit-ups

Face it- we all want a flat, sexy midsection. But for many of us no amount of crunches or sit-ups seems to get the job done. I can’t tell you how many times people have asked me the following questions:

“I do all kinds of crunches and sit-ups every day and I still have a flabby midsection. What’s the deal?”

Well, before I reveal your six-pack abs blueprint, let’s first debunk some very important myths about how to get six-pack abs:

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I’m going to make today’s post quick and let the videos do the talking.

Lately, I’ve had a lot of people ask me what they can do for cardio workouts at home when they don’t have any equipment – treadmill, bike, elliptical, stair climber, etc. By the way, as I’m writing this, it’s February in Minnesota – not exactly ideal conditions for running or biking outside.

The fact is, you don’t need ANY equipment to get a great cardio workout.  Body weight workouts rock!!  You can do them anywhere and you have no excuses. :-b

With your body weight, some creativity and some killer Workout Muse tracks you can rev your metabolism to new heights and burn fat faster than ever.

Here’s one of my favorites. I call it the Body Weight Cardio/Core Blitz.

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Regardless of your political views, one thing that has always struck me about President Barack Obama is his relentless daily workout routine. He plays a ton of basketball and puts in his 45-60 minute workout day in and day out. He claims it sets the tone for his entire day- that it gives him the energy he needs to grapple with the world’s problems.

I run my own company and I can personally vouch for Obama in this regard. My physical fitness sets the tone for everything I tackle in business on a daily basis. I train hard and I never miss a workout. I bring this same intensity and persistence to my business. And, I can honestly say that my ability to mentally and physically stick to my routine has prepared me for any and all challenges that I may face. Everything just seems “easier” in comparison to a killer total body workout. ?

Now, I am just going to assume that there are going to be some days when President Obama might not have time to get in his typical 45-60 minute workout. Plus, if you’e been following this blog regularly you know that recent research is showing that you can get more results in less time.  I’d love to take Presient Obama through Look Great at the Lake Boot Camp workout!
I am going to lend my expertise in this regard to cut Obama’s workout routine by more than half to keep him on track in case any last minute issues may arise. I personally guarantee this will not only help him maintain, if not increase, his current strength and conditioning level.

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This week’s workout video of the week is a little extra special thanks to Sunshine & O’Neil Hampton from The Biggest Loser.  At Look Great at the Lake Boot Camp in Chanhassen, MN we’re cheering for the Yellow Team because one of our campers is friends with O’Neill and Sunshine.

So, what lesson did we take from Sunshine and O’Neil?

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For most people Valentine’s Day is an excuse to hook-up and eat chocolate.  Hey, sounds good to me too, but surely we can be more creative than that!  Why not mix things up this V-Day with a fun workout you can do in the comfort of your home with your significant other?
Today I am going to demo the concept of partner training.  Partner training workouts are essentially a workout that involves performing joint exercises with at least one other person or more.  There are a ton of benefits to partner training, including:

• Social Support and Accountability
• Provides a Ton of Variety
• Breeds Competition and Drives Better Results
• It’s FUN!

Partner training can definitely spice a workout up.  So before you head out for dinner, grab your valentine and give this workout a go:

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OK.  Bear with me, as I may be going off the reservation for some of you.

Let me start from the beginning…

Janell and I decided to have a little contest this first quarter to see who could lose the most weight (quality weight that is – not water weight, and certainly not muscle!) before our vacation at the end of March.  Now, the reality is we’re both in pretty good shape.  We’re certainly not fitness models or Greek statues, but we take pretty good care of ourselves.  Point being, this contest is going to be interesting.

One of the other things I really wanted to do was step up the care of the inside of my body.  I eat really well, but have been wanting to try a dietary cleanse and begin taking some health supplements like additional probiotics, greens and others.

I did some homework, and here’s what I came up with and what the results have been so far.

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One of my loyal Look Great at the Lake Boot Camp members, as well as South West Metro Minneaopolis’ number one HVAC guy Gary Kearin from Lake Air Heating & Cooling (little plug for ya buddy), asked me to put together a video with ski conditioning exercises that he could share with his ski patrol buddies.

Gary has seen phenomenal results with our boot camp workouts – he’s lost a bunch of weight, improved both his muscular & cardiovascular strength and endurance, and best of all has seen these results translate into his skiing.  When it comes to fitness for skiing, along with the obvious strength and endurance components, we need to focus on balance, edge control and rotary capability.  Integrating the whole body (lower, core, upper) is critical for skiing workouts.

Whether your a recreational skier wanting to improve your fitness for skiing, work as ski patrol or ski instructor, or are looking for downhill ski race training this circuit training skiing workout is for you.

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It’s Super Bowl Weekend.  That means we’ve got to really hammer out a good workout today to fire up that metabolism to help fight off the fat.  As we do every Friday at Look Great at the Lake Boot Camp we blasted out an awesome High-intensity interval training (HIIT) 50:10 5-exercise circuit powered by Workout Muse today, followed by a killer finisher.  The energy was high and everyone rocked!

Check it out:

Here’s your Look Great at the Lake Boot Camp Workout Video of the Week

Exercise 1: Straight-legged Hip Extensions
Exercise 2: Chest Press
Exercise 3: Alternating Lateral Lunges
Exercise 4: Prone Pillar Rows
Exercise 5: Seated Upper Body Twists

By the way, if you didn’t get a chance to read Wednesday’s blog.  Click the link below:

Super Bowl Recipes That Won’t Tackle Your Fat Loss Goal

Have Faith & Take Action!

Justin Yule, B.S., CPT

Your friendly neighborhood Chaska / Chanhassen boot camp instructor and online personal trainer.

Burn 9x more fat at a fraction of the cost of other personal training programs.

P.S. – For a FREE 2-week Trial to the area’s number one weight loss & fitness boot camp visit www.LookGreatAtTheLakeBootCamp.com

P.P.S. – For a $9 30-day Trial to the first and number one Online weight loss & fitness boot camp visit www.OnlineVideoBootCamp.com