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Trip to New York – much sooner!

I was so shocked when I found out I need to go to New York for my karate event on March 31!!  I have been expecting this trip some time in June or even in July. Unfortunately, this is happening … Continue reading

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Crunches on Tuesday

I did another set of my “High knees challenge”. It was quite a warm up 🙂 And later I did 2 sets of my 100 crunches; Total 200 crunches. Sounds like a lot but I didn’t use any weights and … Continue reading

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Jump rope cardio/ heavy weights combo

After a nice and relaxing weekend, it’s time for some intense cardio. It was hard because through out this workout I pushed myself really hard: I jumped as fast as I could, lunged deep and did my wood chops & … Continue reading

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Treat yourself with Banana “Ice cream”

No formal workout today. I went for a long walk and enjoyed another beautiful sunny day 🙂 Here is a fantastic recipe I found yesterday. I tried it and it’s really awesome! Therefore, I’m sharing it with you BANANA ICE … Continue reading

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Shodow boxing & kicking workout

Today’s workout consisted primarily of karate conditioning. I have to get into fighting shape, and start preparing for 2 min. rounds. Therefore, this afternoon I did just that 🙂  I warmed up with my challenge #2 high knees (results are … Continue reading

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Workout in a sitting position – Exercise in your chair (video)

This exercise was inspired by my work in front of a computer. Often, I spent hours sitting in a chair and I know how draining that can be… When I finally finish, I have no energy left and last thing … Continue reading

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Busy, busy Thursday…

Today was busy insane! I got up very early in the morning, spent many long hours driving in a car between places, and got back home late!  I almost gave up on working out but I didn’t. I’m really happy … Continue reading

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Upper body workout

Believe it or not my legs are a little sore from yesterday’s high knees.  Therefore, I tried to focus mostly on my upper body today. Besides, I haven’t been really working it out lately.  The workout was really intense but … Continue reading

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My new challenge – First results (video)

My knee is much better. Today I was able to attend a kickboxing class in the morning and shoot a short video of my new challenge 🙂  Unfortunately, when I got to a park the sun was already going down … Continue reading

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CHALLENGE #2 – High Knees

This month I will challenge myself with some cardio. I will be doing THREE 30 sec. rounds of high knees* as fast as I can with 15 sec breaks between rounds, during which I will be stepping side to side. … Continue reading

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