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“California” Workout

I finally filmed (and edited with the help of Thing 1) my first workout of the 48 workouts I’m planning to film while we travel this year and uploaded it to my brand new YouTube account.

This workout was done in Yosemite National Park overlooking Half Dome about an hour before sunset.  This location is going to be hard to top.  I can’t imagine a more amazing place to workout.  (I have more pictures here.)  

This is why kettlebells are my favorite workout tool.  How many other pieces of equipment can think of that you can take up into the mountains and workout effectively with one of the most incredible views in the country?  Besides your body!  😉

California

It has 10 moves since California has 10 letters.  Clever, huh.  😉   I set my gym boss for 40 seconds of work and 20 seconds of rest.

1. Swings
2. Hot Potatoes
3. Goblet Squats
4. Left Push Press
5. Right Push Press
6. Alternating Swings
7. Left Single Arm Row
8. Right Single Arm Row
9. Alternating Lunges
10. Kettlebell Toss (Upchucks)

This was my second workout out since September and I felt it.  Good golly, did I!  I only did one round (10 minutes) and I was pretty sore the next day.  I’m not sure if it was my lack of workouts lately or the elevation but my heart was pounding.  Next time I do it, I would like to do two rounds.  You could do three but I’m not much for workouts longer than 20 minutes.  Next time, I’ll also count reps and try to do more each time I do it again.

We’ve been on the road for a little over three weeks and I’m finally starting to find my groove.  Internet service has been extremely difficult, hence, my erratic posting, slow email responses, and my lack of commenting on my regular blogs. Most of the time, it takes soooooo long to open pages so I’m finding it really difficult to read and then click through from reader.  I’m sorry. When my connection is better I’ll be back to commenting but I am reading as much as possible!

Right now my focus is being with my family and updating our travel blog as much as possible because I want to make sure I document everyday of our journey. Although, now that we are settling into somewhat of a routine I’m going to be posting on here more often…assuming we have internet.

Next week, I’ll be posting the “Nevada” workout and I have some amazing Girl Heroes lined up over the next few weeks in the meantime…

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

Check out our family’s adventures at New School Nomads as we take a year long (or more) road trip through the United States!

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About jennincat

I'm so happy you stopped by my little corner of the web where I write about fitness, food, and amazing women I "meet". I live in California with my wonderful husband and two rambunctious boys. I'm a personal trainer and dreamer. I enjoy most things but some of my favorites are reading, acting, camping, cooking, music, writing, traveling, and being in the moment with my favorite people! You can read more about me here! I hope you stop by often!
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27 Responses to ““California” Workout”

  1. On November 15, 2011 at 8:13 am Lynn responded with... #

    Wow – awesome Jenn! I’ve never seen a kettlebell workout in action. This is going to be fun to see you workout in the lower 48. Thanks for the glimpse of Yosemite and the inspiration.

    Reply
    • On November 20, 2011 at 8:02 am jennincat responded with... #

      Thanks for reading. The Yosemite location is going to be hard to beat!

      Reply
  2. On November 15, 2011 at 11:53 am janetha responded with... #

    AH! Love this idea! Cannot wait to see all the workouts!

    Reply
  3. On November 16, 2011 at 12:56 pm Lisa responded with... #

    awesome…Thursday is my no Mavericks day…gonna run with Bri in the am….and then do this workout! Thanks Jenn….you are my inspiration!

    Reply
    • On November 20, 2011 at 8:05 am jennincat responded with... #

      Likewise! I was inspired by you reading all your texts last night!!!

      Reply
  4. On November 17, 2011 at 3:18 pm Cathy responded with... #

    Thank you so much for posing this! I have been in a workout slump for way too long, largely because I am terrible at creating new routines for myself. This is exactly what I need to get back in the…well, the kettlebell swing of things! Can’t wait for the others! Thanks, Jenn! Safe travels!

    Reply
    • On November 20, 2011 at 8:06 am jennincat responded with... #

      Thanks for reading! I’m glad you found it helpful!

      Reply
  5. On November 18, 2011 at 8:36 am Tamara responded with... #

    Can’t wait to try this!!! Thank you for your awesomeness.

    Reply
  6. On November 18, 2011 at 10:32 am Dania responded with... #

    LOVE IT! See, I CAN still work out with you! I’m gonna try this (OK, maybe a little modified) and let you know how it goes…. It goes without saying that I will NOT be filming my version :) Unless, of course I was trying to make a short comedy…

    By the way….got me some new kettlebells ~ so I’m excited to use ’em!

    MISS YOU!!

    Reply
    • On November 20, 2011 at 8:07 am jennincat responded with... #

      Miss you too!!!!!! Yay for new kettlebells!!! Did you do the workout?!?!?

      Reply
  7. On November 18, 2011 at 10:37 am Dania responded with... #

    OK, also…LOVE THAT HAT! Too cute. Can’t wait to see the next workout!!

    Reply
  8. On November 18, 2011 at 3:28 pm julie responded with... #

    omg this is GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!! love love love this workout! can’t wait to give it a go! thanks lady! do new york sooon!!

    Reply
  9. On November 19, 2011 at 2:38 pm charlotte responded with... #

    I love it when you post workouts! I just jotted this one down to spring on the Gym Buddies on Monday. I’m sure you’ll hear our cries all the way in Nevada;’)

    Reply
  10. On November 19, 2011 at 2:46 pm charlotte responded with... #

    BTW, LOVE the video! Was so fun to hear you!!

    Reply
    • On November 20, 2011 at 8:13 am jennincat responded with... #

      Awww thanks. I was super nervous to post a vid but thankfully the location was so beautiful is distracts from me!

      Reply
  11. On November 20, 2011 at 7:43 am julie responded with... #

    just wanted to pop in and say i did your california workout this morning and it was AWESOME! did the series two times through and i had no idea that the last kettlebell toss was going to be so friggn hard!

    Reply
    • On November 20, 2011 at 8:11 am jennincat responded with... #

      That’s awesome!!! Yeah the kb toss is deceiving isn’t it!!!

      Btw I look forward to exploring NY!

      Reply
  12. On November 20, 2011 at 9:27 pm Andrea@WellnessNotes responded with... #

    Love your 10 moves workout! Very clever! Beautiful scenery! Hope you are having fun!

    Reply
  13. On November 28, 2011 at 6:43 pm Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo) responded with... #

    Love this on so many levels. Not least of which, the early bird tourists (was he Australian?)…reminds me of when i was doing sumo squats at some landmark in Iceland last summer and a tour bus drove by :-O When it happens, ya just have to own it! Cant wait to see the other states!!!!

    Reply
  14. On December 5, 2012 at 8:11 pm Michelle Pierson responded with... #

    Awesome quick routine! I’m new to kettlebells and loving how you make it fun and keep it simple without all the nonsense. Thanks much!

    Reply
    • On December 10, 2012 at 8:51 am jennincat responded with... #

      Thank you for the kind words! Enjoy the bells!

      Reply

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  • Posted on November 15, 2011
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