Exercise Challenge #5, Lisa giving us a sneak peak at the next RTC, Zuzka's Butt challenge and KB workout #12

Here is exercise challenge #5 for you guys:

Handstand Hold Tabata

Kick up into a handstand against a wall, hold for 20 seconds, rest for 10 - using the tabata protocol.

If you cannot do a handstand, do an elevated plank with your feet on a table or half way up the wall, on your bed, etc.....

Great for shoulders, triceps and core work.

 

Lisa gave a sneak peek at the latest RTC challenge.

 

 

OK - obviously a plug here for the new equipment - which is fine, but 2 things. The vest only weighs 6 lbs. Adding it on for burpees is a great idea - love it for this - but for $90? Not thanks.

Secondly, please do not tell me Lisa has her foot on the new wall ball? Doesn't look safe to me, but we will have to wait and see what she is doing.

 

Zuzka posted a TBT pic of her from her ZCut Yoga Power Series. At first I was getting excited that she was going to make a new one, but no such luck. She had been posting TBT's of older free workouts, but not this week.   

She also posted another free 5 minute workout - a butt challenge. I don't know about anybody else, but the reverse squats she is doing look unsafe for the low back.

 

Zuzka's latest KB series #13 is an ok one. Last one of her KB series. No mention of what she is doing next - yet. The workout was only 10 minutes. The double unders, high pulls, and snatches are all great exercises, but she had some weird combo called surrender tough heel.... huh? I'm all for new exercises, but truthfully  - variations of the basics is what gets the best results. You need variety, but making stuff up seems dishonest to the fitness consumer (IMO).

I'm curious - does anyone take any pre-workout supplements? Like BCAA's? I know they are expensive, but I also know a lot of people swear by it, especially if you follow an Intermittent Fasting protocol.
Onnit (my favorite web-site EVER) has a new one out and I am thinking of getting it.
It's called Total Strength & Performance and is made with earth grown ingredients. I am super intrigued!
Check it out HERE.

Enjoy the latest challenge all! Be back tomorrow for #6.