Challenges

June “Friendship” Challenge

May 31, 2012 By The Sweaty Betties 1 Comment

Challenge: Be a friend and make TIME for friends.

For the next 4 weeks; find one new person a week to reconnect with or if you hang out with friends regularly, invite a new person to the group.

If you’re looking for your workout challenge— HERE IT IS:

TABATA “BOTTOM” SQUATS

Regular Tabata– 20 sec. exercise 10 sec rest… for 4 mins.

BUT you “rest” at the BOTTOM of a squat!

EXAMPLE:

20 sec. of squats 10 sec. squat hold… repeat…. for 4 mins.

DO THIS 5 Days PER WEEK in JUNE

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May Jump Rope Challenge!

April 28, 2012 By The Sweaty Betties 12 Comments

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We were able to twist Dr. Sara Solomon’s arm (not really) to help us with this challenge. We both have seen her videos AND met her in person and thought— she’s so EFFING cool… can she teach us to do some of that crazy ish??

So, Sara also enlisted the help of her mentor Buddy Lee and they give some GREAT info on Jump Rope technique and safety.

The challenge is 30 sec. jump rope, Day 1… then ADD 30 sec. a day;)

(you may start with another time and add to it as well)

Order your awesome PINK jump ropes HERE

and check out the rest of Sara’s info on here site:

www.drsarasolomon.com

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April Abs & A$$ Challenge!

April 1, 2012 By The Sweaty Betties 23 Comments

We hope everyone enjoyed adding some raw veggies to their daily meals in March and maybe now have a great habit. We also hope you didn’t fall off the workout wagon and maybe caught up on some old challenges!

For April, we want to focus on the two body parts we get asked about the most:
ABS and ASS…. BELLY and BOOTY… TUMMY and TUSH…. whatever you want to call it, you know you want to tone it!

So first off, let us please be reminded THERE IS NO SPOT REDUCTION>>>> Abs are made in the kitchen and the reduction of cellulite comes from removing toxins and also cleaning up the diet

However, we still want to be toned, tight, and looking fabulous so we’re going to give these areas our full focus in April…. Abs & Ass… (or A squared?)

Here’s the Deal–

EVERY DAY WHEN YOU WAKE UP and EVERY NIGHT WHEN YOU GO TO BED—

You had April 1st off– so get to work! #dontbeabitch

Week 1- Abs– 30 crunches

Ass– 30 Air Squats

Week 2- Abs– 40 crunches

Ass– 40 Air Squats

Week 3- Abs– 50 crunches

Ass– 50 Air Squats

Week 4- Abs– 60 crunches

Ass– 60 Air Squats

Click on Link For Demo:

Crunches

Air Squats

Let's work on those Abs and Booty in April!

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March Challenge— EAT YOUR VEGGIES JUNIOR!

February 29, 2012 By The Sweaty Betties 9 Comments

OK OK so we don’t always have a fitness challenge. In December we did the “No Flour” Challenge and for March– its the “Eat your Veggies” challenge.
But not just any veggies…. RAW VEGGIES.
Your challenge is to eat at least 1 serving (at least a heaping cup) of Raw Veggies per day…
some ideas are:
-chopped peppers
-celery
-cucumber
-carrots
-snap peas
-spinach

or check out our CLEANSE and do our Sweaty Betty Cleanse Salad!

Not only do raw veggies provide extra fiber in your diet, but compared with people who consume a diet with only small amounts of fruits and vegetables, those who eat more generous amounts as part of a healthful diet are likely to have reduced risk of chronic diseases, including stroke and perhaps other cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers.

**note– you may want to take a digestive enzyme to help with bloating and gas. Also stay away from raw broccoli, brussel sprouts and cabbage, as in their raw state are known to suppress thyroid.

PS If you want another Physical Challenge– we encourage you to look back at some of ours in the past and catch up or try again to see if you can do better–

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February Kettlebell Swing Challenge

January 30, 2012 By The Sweaty Betties 9 Comments

Allllrrrrriiiiighty Sweaty Betties and Gentlmen! Its time for the February Challenge… all it is:
-50 Kettlebell Swings a Day. 6 days a week… BAM
Do this on top of your “normal routine”
Make your weight challenging…. #dontbeabitch

Pin It

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December Sweaty Betties Push-Up Challenge!

November 30, 2011 By The Sweaty Betties 39 Comments

Alrighty Betties and Buddies (?) are you ready for the December Challenge?!
We understand that a lot of people started the Burpee Challenge later and are still working on their 50 Burpees a Day for 50 Days. WE are also going to be traveling a LOT this month, so we wanted to make this a little “easier” but it will only be easier for about 2 weeks… LOL

This is the Push-Up Challenge:

You will do 1 push-up on Dec. 1st..
2 Push-ups on Dec. 2nd..
and so on, until you do 31 consecutive push-ups by the end of the month.

The goal is to be able to do ALL of them in a row, but just do what you can and get the reps in! If you are still doing burpees, it won’t be so bad at least til about day 15+ but we know our Betties are BadAss and you can handle it!!

On this challenge feel free to post some “Push-Up Christmas Videos”!! We want to see you doing those push-ups in your presents and wrapping paper, or under your trees!! Lets see em’ and post to our FB Page as “SweatyBetties Push-Up Challenge!”

**PS If you are a guy(or gal) who really wants to be cool, you can double the push-ups (2 a day– by the end you’ll do 62)**

Let's DO this!!

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Thanksgiving Day 20-Minute Turkey Workout!

November 22, 2011 By The Sweaty Betties 2 Comments

**you don’t have to use a turkey… but it IS more fun

1 min. each exercise then 1 min. rest– repeat 3 times for a total of 20 mins!

1. Kettlebell/Turkey Swings

2. Reverse Lunges with Overhead Turkey

3. Plyometric Push-ups Alternating Arms (switch turkey)

4. Ab twists with turkey

5. Turkey Thrusters

6. Turkey Tricep Extensions

7. REST 1 min.

annnnnnd REPEAT x 3

**Special Thanks to www.activewearusa.com for providing our pants!
Aubrie is wearing UpVibe and Danny-J is wearing NUX

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