American Muscle

Started this lifestyle as a long term commitment 11/2011. Started at 147 lbs, passed my first goal of 130 with muscle and am 126lbs, 5 feet 3.5 inches tall, 27 years old.

Interactive design is my career ambition, but my other passions are far from the digital world. Between my American Muscle car fetish, my love for the outdoors and my journey to a more fit and active lifestyle, this blog is my journal that may even inspire others as I spout off for my own motivation.

I gotta say, Walmart’s Danskin brand and Kmart’s Everlast fitness wear are some of my favorite inexpensive things for workout clothing lately. The prices are more worth it than the ones at Target in my opinion, and there are more cotton options.

eatcleanmakechanges:

yes

Where can I buy these pants???

keep-calm-and-get-in-shape:

I love all the motivational posts here on Tumblr but we don’t see enough pictures of overweighet people exercising. The reality is that we’re not all fit yet but that doesn’t mean that we’re not doing our best to reach our goal. I have so much respect for people who make efforts, no matter what their size or shape is, that I thought I would dedicate them a post.

START.

muffintop-less:

I love this so much! Don’t ever be ashamed of going to the gym and trying. No matter what other people say, whether they stay or make fun.. ignore them. We ALL have to start somewhere. If you give up, you will never know what you could have achieved. Ignore the naysayers and keep pushing forward!

During gains months… #picstitch #gunshow #guns #muscle #training #biceps #fitness #fitchick #workout #gym #arms

skinnierthanaskeleton:

HOT ABS IN 4 MINUTES:

4 EXERCISES

20 SECONDS ON

10 SECONDS OFF

REPEAT FOR 2 ROUNDS!

High knees (drive ‘em up)

Squat jumps (get high - drop low)

Squat thrust (mountain climbers)

Knee grabs (work your abs!)

flat abs pilates workout | (x)

she makes it look so easy. lol

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fitvillains:

Hardcore Holidays! Stocking Stuffer Challenge (yay shoulders!). Day 9: Pike Presses!

Pike presses are a great way to train your shoulders using just your body weight. The key to a proper press is to keep your back in one straight line, head between your hands between your elbows (pretend you’re doing a handstand pushup). Think of the motion as straigh up and down instead of pushing away (and to the back) from the floor. Take hands out WIDE and only go as deep as you can with proper form. Legs can be straight or bent to make it easier; listen to your body and choose the positioning & modification that woks for you.

Beginners: Reduce range of motion to make it easier (mini presses) or place hands on a very low surface (yoga blocks are great). Everyone else: Do them from the floor or with feet elevated. (Advanced? Single leg if you can!)

Feeling bad ass? Add a burpee. :)

Details and instructions here.

To see a video demo of MANY different modifications, check out BPM.TV’s Push & Shove Workout (with a shoutout to yours truly!).

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Finishing 2012 strong

December 2012 Workout Plan

Nov 28 - 30
Wednesday: Legs / 20 min Stair machine
Thursday: Shoulders / HIIT
Friday: Back, Triceps / Steady cardio
Saturday: Jump rope HIIT, or Nike Training Club App indoor circuit

2-8
Sunday: Full body kettlebell DVD
Monday: Chest, Biceps / 20 mins HIIT
Tuesday: Legs / 20 min Stair machine
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: Shoulders / HIIT
Friday- Back and Triceps, 30 mins steady cardio
Saturday- Indoor cardio/circuit/plyometrics

9-15
Sunday: Rest
Monday: Chest, Biceps / 20 mins HIIT
Tuesday: Legs / 20 min Stair machine
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: Shoulders / HIIT
Friday- Back and Triceps, 30 mins steady cardio
Saturday- Indoor cardio/circuit/plyometrics

16-22
Sunday: Full body kettlebell DVD
Monday: Chest, Biceps / 20 mins HIIT
Tuesday: Legs / 20 min Stair machine
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: Shoulders / HIIT
Friday- Back and Triceps, 30 mins steady cardio
Saturday- Indoor cardio/circuit/plyometrics

23-29
Sunday: Rest
Monday: Chest, Biceps / 20 mins HIIT
Tuesday: Rest / Holiday
Wednesday: Legs / 20 min Stair machine
Thursday: Shoulders
Friday- Back and Triceps, HIIT
Saturday - Steady cardio/outdoors

30-Jan 5
Sunday: Rest
Monday: Chest, Biceps / 20 mins HIIT
Tuesday: Rest / Holiday
Wednesday: Legs / 20 min Stair machine
Thursday: Shoulders
Friday- Back and Triceps, HIIT
Saturday - Steady cardio/outdoors

PAH

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fit chicks.

Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Aperture: f/2.8
Exposure: 1/100th
Focal Length: 50mm

Date tonight

Totally have a leg date tonight with some guys at the gym… Going to be unable to walk in two days but at least I need the push and at least I’ll get to use the squat rack. I’ll be there longer than normal but at least it will fast forward the election results. Oh, and I voted already this morning.