Outtakes
Blogging definitely isn't always glamorous especially when you get a weirdo like me in front of the camera. I find it kind of awkward to pose most of the time, all I want to do is make a ridiculous face. Or multiple ridiculous faces...as seen in these photos!
Calisthenics Part 2
Part two of the calisthenics workout shows you some more challenging moves. I enlisted the help of my boyfriend, because a few of these moves I cannot do myself. These are something that takes a very long time to work up to. Do not attempt these if you are not proficient at the basic forms of these movement patterns (for example: push ups, clapping push ups, pull up, single leg squats, regular dips). This workout is for those individuals who excel at the body weight exercises.
1. 1 arm push ups.
Start with incline 1 arm push ups and work your way to the floor over time. Eventually you will be able to do decline 1 arm push ups such as photographed. Ensure the hand is under the shoulder in proper position or else this could hurt your shoulder.
2. Dips on parallel bar
Start with feet in and as you gain more strength you can bring legs straight in front. Hands under shoulders slowly lowering bodyweight down and then pushing back up.
3. Single leg squats
Ensure knee does not go over the toes in the leg you're bending on, also do not let it fall in or buckle. Go down as low as you can while maintaining good form, press back up.
4. Single leg box jumps
Varying the height of the box as you gain strength, much like the single leg squat ensure the knee does not fall in nor does the knee extend over the toe upon landing. Should be solid in your landing, not wobbly.
5. Dragonfly Leg lowers
Hold onto bench overhead with arms while laying supine. Bring legs, hips and low/midback off bench and lift into air until body is straight, very slowly lower back down.
6. Advanced crow
Crow pose on the parallel bars is much trickier, still ensure knees lock onto triceps and hold pose.
7. Clapping Pull ups
Normal pull ups are hard enough for most of us, adding a clap into the mix is very tough. You have to be fast, but ensure your form is still there, proper scapular retraction, a strong core etc. This one can be perfomed with a resistance band to help you get the rhythm and movement pattern down with less risk of injury.
8. Handstands/Handstand push ups
Because a regular handstand isn't hard enough? Why not add a push up into the mix. Best to try handstands against a wall or with a spot in case something goes a wry.
Winter 2.0
Outfit: Coat-gift no name, Dress-f21, Bag-winners, Boots-Spring, Ring-Miss Boss, Sunnies-Red Ribbon
Remember last week when I wasn't wearing tights? Yeah, that lasted long....spring in alberta is always full of such fun surprises. This weekend we got 10cm of snow and another 3-5 on monday. Most of it hasn't stuck around, but honestly I am just so sick of seeing it. It's depressing.
What isn't depressing is the colour of this dress! What a great minty shade, finally something other than blush in my wardrobe. It's either neutrals or blush lately. Ah well, at least I know what I like?
xJenna
Calisthenic Workout Part 1
Calisthenic training, or as it's more commonly known body weight training is a fantastic way to gain strength, move more efficiently and get a good sweat on. These exercises can range from a simple step up, push up to more complex movements like single leg box jump or a handstand push up. This workout will show more beginner to intermediate moves while the next will show more advanced moves.
1. Walk out to Push Up 10x
Stand feet hip distance apart, hinge forward walk hands out to a plank position and slowly lower down. Push back up to plank position and walk hands back to start position.
2. Plank Openers 10per
Start in a plank position, rotate one arm open to a semi side plank position and rotate back down. Keep hips level and open chest.
3. 1 arm row to open. 10per
Start with chest open extended, on your heels, pull with one arm keeping shoulder down and rotate back towards TRX.
4. Push ups to box/parallel bars 10x
Hands under shoulders, elevate one leg if you're more advanced and lower body slowly towards bard.
5. Crow Hold 30s
Hands on ground under shoulders, bring knees to rest on triceps and hold. If it is too difficult to hold feet off ground and balance, stay on toes.
6. Headstand 30s
From crow position bring legs up overhead to straight and hold
1. Walk out to Push Up 10x
Stand feet hip distance apart, hinge forward walk hands out to a plank position and slowly lower down. Push back up to plank position and walk hands back to start position.
2. Plank Openers 10per
3. 1 arm row to open. 10per
4. Push ups to box/parallel bars 10x
5. Crow Hold 30s
6. Headstand 30s
From crow position bring legs up overhead to straight and hold
Bare Legged
Outfit: Dress/Jacket-F21, Shoes-Keds, Purse-Winners, Necklace-Saraswati designs, Ring-Miss Boss
Since the weather has gotten warmer I have been very excited to bust out my spring and summer dresses. There is something so very liberating about going pantless and taking off the tights. The feeling of a breeze against my calves, and freeing my feet from their boot clad hell and putting flats on.
This is going to be my go to look when the weather's warmer, a loose fitting dress and a cute jacket. This is a pretty simple look but changing up the jacket and adding a couple trendier pieces can rework the whole thing.I love how easy spring dressing is, a couple pieces go a long long way. I am attempting to be more minimalist in my wardrobe and in my life in general. I found myself spending money on unnecessary things and it was time to cut back. Do you have an spring resolutions?
xoJenna
Recipe: Beef curry
I love me a good curry, so when I found a recipe in canadian living the other week I had to give it a try with my own spin. This isn't that recipe, I took that recipe and another recipe and combined them to make this one! I love when that works out.
Ingredients:
2 cup sliced thin beef
3 T madras curry
1 small onion
1 T ginger
1 T garlic
2 cup chopped spinach
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1/2 can chickpeas
Directions:
1. Dice up onion into small pieces, saute with ginger and garlic on medium heat with 1 T olive oil.
2. Add in 3 T curry into pan, and 150ml water.
3. Add in beef, chickpeas and tomatoes, let cook through
4. Add in spinach and saute until wilted.
5. Serve over brown rice, quinoa, or in a multi grain wrap.
New Date Night
Outfit; Tank-F21, Blazer-Dynamite, Jeans-Dynamite, Purse-Chapters, Ring-Miss Boss, Necklace-Simons, Shoes-Zara
Darcy & I are always looking for new date ideas; trying something new with someone you love is exciting. We often spend most of our dates being active, like rockclimbing, hiking etc but sometimes it's nice to put on real clothes! This is a perfect easy date night look, classic, with a twist. This is basically the only white thing I own, very light material and perfect paired with a leather blazer and a couple pops of red.
I've teamed up with Turo to come up with some great date night ideas!
Take a cooking class together. I love cooking as you could probably tell, and I'm always looking for fun new recipes to try. Now I may love cooking but that doesn't mean I couldn't stand to learn a thing or two (and so could my SO). Cooking together and getting to eat your hard work, what could be better?
Have a staycation! Explore your city, rent a nice car, rent a hotel room downtown, check out a restaurant you've been dying to try. It's amazing how much you can find to do in your own backyard, and way less milage to get there.
Do a tour of your local brewery, I love me a good brew and it's always entertaining to see how your favourite drinks are made. There are a few breweries in Edmonton I've been dying to go explore, such as Alley Kat brewery. I adore all their beers so it's crazy that I haven't checked them out sooner!
Take a nice vehicle out for a cruise through the countryside and find a nice place for a picnic. As the weather turns much nicer I can't help but want to do everything outside. So grab your significant other, and maybe take a corvette for a spin.
Sandbag Workout
1. Sandbag Squats 15x
Hold sandbag in front of chest with a strong core, squat down squeeze glutes to come up and repeat.
2. Sandbag lunges 20x total
Same hold position, step forward bend into both legs to lunge and alternate leg to keep walking.
3. Overhead press 15x
From holding in front of chest press up overhead with a tight core.
4. Plank Pulls 15per
In a plank position pull plate towards midback and push it out again. Ensure your hips are even throughout. (10, 25 or 35lb plate depending)
5. Roll up with reach 15x
Hold plate overhead with arms straight, legs straight along the ground, slowly engage core and come up slowly, let yourself down slowly too.
4. Burpees and hop 15x total
Perform burpee with a tight core and hop over the sandbag performing another burpee on the other side
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