todays plyo workout

Hey everyone so here is the plyometric workout I did earlier today:

I started off with a six minute warmup on the treadmill. I alternated between speed 7 and 10 every other minute. Then I performed some dynamic stretches to get my body ready for the quick plyometric movements.
Using a 2 foot box, I started in a squat postion and jumped up onto the box and then backwards off the box (while staying low and trying to stay in the same starting squat position) for 12 jumps.
then I did sprinted high knees for about 25 meters there and back and then jumped right into a bosu ball plank.
I performed this circuit three times with about a two minute break between each.
For the next circuit I used the same box and did jumping step ups on and off the box (when doing this I started with one foot on the box and jumped up in the air getting as much height as possible and then switched feet before landing)
then i went right into 24 lunges (12 there and12 back) and then finished that set with 60 seconds of mountain climbers. Once again I performed this circuit three times and then had a two minute break.
For the last ciruit I started off with 20 steps up on the free motion machine with resistance. You can uae the box and just use weight but I prefer the free motion machine. After doing 20 on each leg (for speed) I ran right over to the laying leg curl machine and did 15 leg curls slowly. The last exercise in this ciruit was decline bench sit ups and I did 20. After doing that ciruit 2 more times I was done and Exhausted!
Believe in YOU
Leah

It has been far too long!

wowza it has already been three weeks since i have posted my last blog. its crazy how fast time flys by here. well things have been going great, i have been personal training more than ever, im getting back into excellent shape, and hopefully soon enough start modeling again. yesterday i experienced runyon canyon it was absolutely amazing. the climb was steep but it was sooo worth it when we reached the top and looked down at all of los angeles, i would not mind climbing that mountain everyday for the rest of my life just to see the site and get a great workout in at the same time. i would recommend that hike to anyone!
since i have been cutting down my calories i have noticed that with HMB my muscles have not been shrinking like they would usually do when i cut! I wtill keep everyone updated with my results as I progress.
btw forgive me for bad punction my computer recently crashed so i am typing everything from my phone :x !

Believe in YOU!
Leah :)

New Supplement

       Hey everyone, I just started taking HMB! Studies have shown that HMB works to increase lean mass and strength, and at a dosage of 3 g per day, HMB helps decrease muscle damage after hard workouts and even helps increase endurance! This will be a great supplement for someone like me who works out at a high intensity daily and needs that extra help to repair muscles. 


Thank you Team HMB for sending me your product to try. I will keep everyone posted with my experience with HMB.


Believe in YOU
-Leah

21 already?

Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes! I can not believe I am already 21! Time really does fly by in the blink of an eye. That is why you have to live life to the fullest right?
 For my b-day I had a day of fun with my sister and mother :) we ate lunch on the beach, went to an aquarium, and thanks to them had a lovely spa treatment massage and facial :) and then of course we went to a bar and I had my first drink at 21. I wish I could have been with my whole family but I know it's hard to get everyone over here from 3000 miles away.

Whiskey Sour: first drink of the night

Mom and Jess enjoying the fish haha

So on the flip sideeee after all this moving across the country and finding an apartment and job, it's been really hectic and I have not been on my set workout program and diet, which I just started back up this week! I have gained about 3 pounds since January 27th (and they are not good lbs), so now it is time to get back in my groove, lose some body fat and get YOKED!

Believe in YOU!
Leah

Training IS My Addiction!!!

Just got back from the gym :D
I did a nice HIIT cardio session on the elliptical and then did some good leg exercises to loosen up my muscles for my leg workout tomorrow (if i get the chance to workout).
I strongly believe that working out is my addiction, I get a high off of it, on a scale of 1-10 after my workout I am at a 15 for happiness...you think I would be tired after working for 7 hours.
I am so excited to see my mother and sister tonight! Too bad the weather sucks right now, but tomorrow is supposed to be sunny just in time for my birthday!
I can officially drink tonight (or this morning ;) ) at 12! I plan on having a birthday cake shot yuumm!
Does anyone listen to a song they love over and over? I have an issue with doing that and I feel like my neighbors get really annoyed if they can hear. Right now my song is "The Show Goes On" by Lupe Fiasco and also Niki Minaj and Lil Wayne "the Knockout"

"They treat you like a slave 
Put chains all on your soul and put whips up on your back 
They be lyin' through they teeth, hope you slip up off your path 
I don't switch up, I just laugh, put my kicks up on they desk 
Unaffected by they threats, then get busy on they ass" - Lupe Fiasco

Believe in YOU

Leah

High off life!

In such a good mood right now! I feel like I'm high off lifeeee! I had my first day of work as a personal trainer at Gold's Gym and I absolutely love it :) I met some very awesome new people! My mother and sister are coming to visit on Saturday, they are staying for the weekend :) And then I turn 21 on Sunday!! Bah! everything is moving so fast, I can not believe I am already turning 21, I feel like it was a couple months ago that I was saying "ugh I still have 3 more years till I turn 21" and now it's in a couple of days!
The best part of personal training is that I get to train people, then workout and tan for free- everything I love to do! Today I worked out my chest and back, the gym was absolutely packeddd and it was hard to get supersets in!
And to top today off, my website will be up and ready for Saturday which I will be offering online personal training! I will keep everyone updated when it's ready :D
Anyone that is reading my blog, please follow me so I have more followers! (so I don't feel like such a loser writing everyday :P

Live, Laugh, Love your body, and most importantly Believe in YOU! You only live one life, live it how you want, enjoy it and go after your dreams. At the end of the day all we have is who we are.
-Leah

Here's a pic from my apartment view for those that have been asking!

Happy Valentine's!

I've never been too big into Valentine's Day because why should you celebrate your love for someone only one day a year? It should be celebrated every day! Enjoy today and reach out to others that really need some lovin'.

I worked out my legs early early this morning and then had another interview today for personal training. I will be going out to eat and Ne-Yo concert with a good friend later! Should be lots of fun :)

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