Hammer and Chisel Review -- Day 2

Today is The Master's Hammer and Chisel Day 2. I am feeling a little sore, but really energized! I just love the way I immediately feel better after a killer Beachbody workout and just one day of eating right and fueling my body instead of just feeding it!

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Today's Workout - HAMMER PLYOMETRICS

Today's goals according to Sagi Kalev ... speed, force, and power!

Weights Used:  My own body weight, 15 lbs

Equipment:  pull-up, free weights

My favorite hammer move:  
Crazy Horse ... I LOVE working my core! This move helps me strengthen my core because it has to be engaged the entire time. As I lift my legs, I try to really focus on pulling my belly button towards my spine. Instead of simply throwing my legs in the air, I fire up my lower abs and make them do the work!

My LEAST favorite move (i.e. the most effective): 
Sumo Tuck Jump .... AH!!!! This move tests your cardio endurance, your leg strength, and your ability to push through. Even if you want to stop, you know you can't! Having my goals in mind while I do this move helps me push through .... toned legs, toned legs, toned legs. I utter or yell this mantra when I feel like I can't go any longer!

Workout --- 25 minutes long! That's it!

Vertical Jump

Burpee Pull-up

Leg In and Outs

Plyo Push-up Taps

Crazy Horse

Chin-up Crunch Squat Jump

Knee Driver

Sumo Tuck Jump

Lunge Lunge Squat

 ---- Repeat ----

Breakfast: 1 scoop Vegan Shakeology, one banana, 1 scoop of powdered peanut butter (PB2), 7oz of water

Snack: Cashew Cookie Lara Bar

Lunch: Grilled chicken, broccoli slaw, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, a splash of Italian salad dressing (I wish I had sunflower seeds because they would have been all over this crunchy chicken salad!)

Snack: 24 almonds ... yes, I actually count them! : )

Dinner: Baked flounder in lemon, white wine, and olive oil sauce (frozen filets from BJs wholesale); brown and red rice with chia and kale from BJs; asparagus; salad with homemade whole wheat croutons; tomato, olive oil, and salt