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12 Weeks to Weight Loss - Week 8

Day Cardio  Nutrition Strength/Flexiblity
Day 50 Active Rest
Do something vigorously.
Nutrition Focus: Nutrition News Total Body Workout - Perform at least 2 sets of each exercise, increasing your weight so that you can only complete 12 repetitions.
Day 51 Interval
Option 1:  Treadmill Interval
Option 2:  Speed & Endurance 
Option 3:  Choose your own interval activity by alternating high intensity and low intensity exercise for 20-30 minutes.
Nutrition Focus: Nutrition Quiz
Find out how much you know about nutrition.

 

Stretching Workout
Day 52 Active Rest
Take a walk on the wild side. Or on the sedate side. Whatever side you choose, take a walk today.
Nutrition Focus: Nutrition on a Budget
Learn how you can eat healthy and save money.

 

Upper Body: Perform at least 2 sets of each exercise and add 2 reps to each set. 

Core Strength on the Ball

Day 53 Endurance
Option 1: Cardio Endurance Workout 
Option 2:  Choose an activity and maintain a steady pace for 25-45 minutes.
Challenge:
  Add two or more of these Pylometric Moves at the end of your workout.
Nutrition Focus: Small Steps
Check out Small Steps for tips on a healthier life.
Mat Workout
Day 54 Active Rest Nutrition Focus: Tofu
Don't hate me for giving you recipes for tofu. You may actually enjoy it.
Lower Body:  Perform 2 sets of each exercise and add 2 reps to each set.
Abs
Day 55 Variety
Option 1: Cardio on the BOSU 
Option 2:  Boot Camp workout
Option 3: Choose your own workout--maintain a steady pace for 25-45 minutes.
Nutrition Focus: Berry Tart
Try this berry tart for a refreshing treat.
Stretching Workout

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