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Nov 17 2009

Workout Of The Day – Eight Exercises Drill

l hope that you are having a great day so far. We had beautiful weather here in Malta today and I am starting to fall in love with this island. I don’t think that I have ever been to a more relaxed place then Gozo. In this part of a world is just impossible to be stressed. I have recently received a comment from Leena who challenged me to try her workout and I am really glad that she shared her workout routine with me, because I really enjoyed it today. When I finished I was dripping with sweat and I felt that natural high that comes after exercising. I also like the fact that it took me only 21 minutes and 44 seconds to complete the workout. I still don’t have any equipment so I used a pair of 2 liter water bottles as free weights. The water bottles took a little bit of getting used to. They are quite wide for my hands, but that just meant that I was able to strengthen the muscles in my hands and my grip. After the workout I did my stretching routine which I will share with you tomorrow on my active rest day. Thanks again to Leena for this great workout.

Enjoy this workout and let me know how you did,

Zuzana.

Leena’s Workout

Go through all of the following exercises and then repeat one more time. Try to complete these two rounds in the shortest amount of time possible.

walking_lunges

30 Walking Lunges

squat

15 Squats – Keep your chest high, shoulders down and back, and abs tight. Don’t let your knees go over your toes keep them from turning inwards. Your toes are pointed slightly out.


side_lunge

30 Side Lunges – When you lunge sideways, try to get your thigh parallel to the ground and don’t let your knee go over your toes. Keep your chest up and abs tight.


mountain_climber

50 Mountain Climbers – Get into the starting position (see the picture above) and then jump with your legs to switch them. Your hands should be directly underneath your shoulders. Keep your abs tight.


push_ups

15 Push Ups – Now is your chance to give  regular push ups on your toes a try.

step_up

30 Step Ups – Choose an elevated surface that will allow you to get your thigh parallel to the ground when you place your foot up on it. This exercise is great for shaping your legs and butt, but it can be hard on your knees if you have problems with them.

backward_lunge

30 Backward Lunges – Lunge back and be careful to stop the movement before your back knee touches the ground. It happened to me many times before and it is not pleasant to hit your knee against the floor, so I am now very careful when I do this exercise.


plank_and_rows

15 x Plank and Rows – Start by standing tall, then squat down and jump back into a plank position. Grab your weight with one hand and do a single row. Then do the same with the other arm. Jump with your feet forward to get in the squat position, grab your weights, drive up pushing the weights over your head. this counts as 1 rep.

  • Leena

    Oh my god. First of all, I feel so special :) Thank you for using my workout, I am SO glad you enjoyed it!

    I can’t believe you finished it in 29 minutes!!. This is going to help me push myself so much more!

    Thank you again for the motivation you give me! :)

  • Leena

    I meant “you finished it 21 minutes”. I do it in 29 minutes *ashamed* :S

  • http://www.craftleftovers.com Kristin

    Ha! So I got done in 10 minutes… because my body crapped out on me at the end of the first round. Great workout, thank you for sharing. I’m looking forward to working up to the full 2 rounds. It was my first time doing mountain climbers and those more than anything kicked the crap out of me. So great. I look forward to trying this drill again.

  • ruth

    Hi there! I’m looking forward to doing this workout tomorrow morning. One quesiton, though… when doing the mtn climbers and lunges do you count each leg performing the action as one rep or one leg doing the action as one rep? I hope that makes sense.

    Thanks for all the great workouts, I really enjoy them!

    Best,

    Ruth

  • Maria

    i have free-weights and i found it easier to keep my hands on them while doing the plank-rows .. as opposed to putting them off to the side. i like this workout, but i think the 500&550 ones are the best.. thanks!

    20:32 :)

  • Sueann

    I luv the look of this workout! Can’t wait top try it! BTW, u didnot respond to my comment a while back, What is bujul? I am in the Caribbean,is there anything that i can substitute?

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  • Bethany

    Hi Zuzana,

    I want to thank you for these workouts. This is my second week with you. I stopped working out because I dont like to run 3 miles in the cold. I was looking for a workout plan that would inspire me to keep me in shape and these workouts will keep me moving throughout the holiday and winter months and it is making me stronger which is a total plus. Today the workout took me 22 minutes. Got to work on my push ups, I am terrible at them. And yes I too was dripping with sweat, but felt like I accomplished something worthwhile. :)

    Thank you,
    Bethany

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  • johnney

    Hey Zuzana, love your website, I use it for workout ideas all the time. Quick question, is there a particular reason why you do so many lunges or squats in your workouts? It seems like you do them in 90% of your workouts and was just curious. Thanks!

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  • http://Idon'thaveone Ahmed

    Nice work I love your personality

    Thanks

  • kube

    Hey Zuzana, I am from Toronto, and I would like to say thanks for all your workout videos! You are a true inspiration to a lot of people!!! I would like to ask if you compete in any figure/ fitness model competitions and how long have you been working out for because YOU ARE SOOO FIT I WANT TO BE JUST LIKE YOU!

    THANKS!

    KUBE

  • Maryam

    my time was 26:22!

    i loved this workout! idk if i was just in a good mood but this workout was FUN! and i was sweating like crazy.

    thanks zuzana and leena =)

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    I can’t wait to try this one! Thanks for posting it!!

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  • http://www.bodyrock.tv/ Zuzana – BodyRock.Tv

    Hi Ruth – I counted each leg as one rep.

  • http://www.bodyrock.tv/ Zuzana – BodyRock.Tv

    Hi Leena – It was a really great workout and I am glad that you shared it with all of us :)

  • Ashley

    Hey Zuzana,

    I decided to do the walking lunges with weights too. At first I thought I might be able to do this workout with 5kg weights, but after the first two exercises I realised I was getting ahead of myself. I dropped down to 2.5kg weights and managed to finish the workout in 16 minutes and 13 seconds…and at some points I thought I might puke. lol.

    Thanks Leena for this kick-ass workout and to Zuzana for posting it. I`m pretty sure my ass is going to be feeling it tomorrow :)

    Ashley

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/41740772@N06/?saved=1 CL

    Hi Zuzana,

    Holy cow! When I saw the little image in the Latest Updates I thought you had bet me to doing one arm push-ups!

    I’m not sure I want to try this one as I’m actually still sore in the hamstrings from the 550 workout. I’m sure the lunges would kill me!

    An aside: have you thought of entering NPC Figure Class-C? You’re to cut to do Bikini, but I would expect you to trounce the competition in Figure.

    –Chris

  • http://www.bodyrock.tv shishko

    Hello Zuzana,

    Its a great workout again :)

    I have a question here for you about loosing weight and its really important for me.
    My weight was 60 kg last year. In the meantime i am not working anymore in my old job and have gained 20 kg within 1 year. I wonder how much I can loose per month in a healthy way. What would you say how much I can loose healthily within 1 month…5-6 kgs maybe? I definitely want to reach my old weight again but I want to do it in a way that my body my skin etc. donot suffer from any damage. I know that the best way is doing it in 1 year time but I would like to do it as fast as healthily possible. Do u think its ok 3-4 months time ?? I m 31 yrs old by the way :(

    I hope you answer

    Thank you sooo much have a nice day…..

  • Tracy

    Love the use of bodyweight exercises that you do in your workouts. Keep up the great work.

  • Mike P

    Just finished in 14:41. I only however had 3.5 pound per hand, it was all I had available.

  • Tess

    Zuzana,

    You have to be the best thing I’ve found on the internet. I have never been inspired to workout as much as I have since I began to watch your videos. They’re smart, effective (obviously, you have the best physique I have seen) and I know they’re gonna keep me at it. I love the fact that your workouts are focused around a few exericises, that can be done anywhere, with little equipment and that you push me by setting a time to beat. Thank you so much for being a real inspiration and giving me this knowledge. We’re lucky to have you.

    All the best,
    Tess

  • Joe

    Hi Zuzana. I have been to Malta and Gozo before and I totally agree with you; it’s great there and so relaxing. I was impressed that everyone left their keys right in the door in Gozo. It says something about their island community. Thank you for the workouts I am going to give it my best.

  • http://bodyrock.tv Tania

    Hey Zuzana,

    Loved this workout. Thanks Leena. It was perfect for a good sweat with little time to workout. Zuzana, I would like to give you a little challenge I tried over the weekend. Each round must be completed in 12 minutes. I am sure you will do it faster. Any 10lb weight is required. I used a 10lb kettlebell. You shouldn’t do no more than 2 rounds because it is very taxing on the body. Hope you try it :)

    Round consists of:

    25- v-ups (lying on your back,as you sit up bend your knees toward your chest and touch
    your toes)
    50- one arm snatches (use 10lb dumbbell, kettlebell, or water bottles :) 25 rep per side

    25 – push-ups

    50 – swings through legs (using any 10lb weight)

    50 – burpees
    50 – clean and press (using any 10 lb weight) 25 per side
    50 – mountain climbers

    This was challenging and invigorating. Hope you give it a chance.

    Best regards!

  • Chad

    Hi Zuzana, my name is Chad and this is my first time posting on your website. I came across your workout videos on youtube and I must they are awesome. I have lost 50 pounds from the beginning of the year and I could have really used your workout routines. I am now working on these strength moves which are extremely difficult but when I was younger I was a gymnast so I figure its just focusing on the right muscle groups and increasing the strength there. I congratulate you on your success and everyone you have helped get into shape. My BMI is perfect and I feel great however these strength moves have made my muscles sore, ouch.
    Have a great day.

    Extremely difficult strength moves I am working on
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQmFvCtx_Io

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  • Katya

    Hello,
    This workout was fun.Plank and rows was really hard for me and i thought they will never end:)i was done in 23 min and 56 sec.
    Thanks for sharing
    Katya

  • Carolyn

    Today was my first BodyRock.tv workout attempt! I completed 10 reps/1.5 series after doing a 30 min barre/pilates routine. I have been reading the site for a few days and am inspired by everyone…Zuzana is amazing.

  • Simone

    Thanks to Leena and Zuzana
    This is one of those workouts that really gives you a post workout high!
    I also used free weights since I did not have big water bottles
    Finished in 24.04:01

  • Christy

    Hi Zuzana and Leena- I just wanted to tell you that it was an awesome workout today. I agree that it is much easier to do the plank-rows with free weights. Thanks Leena for sharing it with all of us. It definitely made me sweat and breathe very heavy in the amount of time it took to do this:) My time was 19:05 YAY!!

  • Nadja W.

    Nice one, I’m really sweating right now.
    It only took me 18 minutes and 53 seconds – now I think I must’ve done something wrong ;-)
    I used 2kg dumbells which were very easy to handle, so that must’ve been why.

    The last plank and rows were killer though, couldn’t jump, only stepped into the positions.

  • Christy

    By the way… My legs are toast:):)

  • Albenna

    my time was 21 mins and 21 sec. first round was with 2 lbs, second with 8 lbs dumbells. i loved it plus now i have time to go for a walk :) thanks!!!

  • Marie-Josée

    Hi Zuzana, I did it in 23mins and 42sec I took 5lbs but I did baby push ups…

  • SausalitoMike

    I don’t know how this works physiologically, but it’s definitely working! I am on week 3 of my SummerFit + afternoon routines from your exercise videos and I’m eating very healthy, and I’ve lost almost 5 pounds, plus I can really begin to see evidence of the muscles that are developing underneath. I look forward to my workouts, and I CAN’T WAIT

  • SausalitoMike

    I don’t know how this works physiologically, but it’s definitely working! I am on week 3 of my SummerFit + afternoon routines from your exercise videos and I’m eating very healthy, and I’ve lost almost 5 pounds, plus I can really begin to see evidence of the muscles that are developing underneath. I look forward to my workouts, and I CAN’T WAIT to see the results in 3 months, when I’m joining you in your challenges! Thanks you guys for an awesome site. Keep up the great work!
    Mike

  • Jan

    Zdravim Zuzano!

    Thanks for your videos. I just started in fitness center a month ago. Your videos are helping me to not give up and in same time inspiring for excerise at home. Good luck. Drzim Vam palce.

    Honza

  • swiss ball

    Hello Zuzana,

    your workouts are fresh an inovativ.
    What kind of resources do you use, to get new exercises?
    What books can you recommend?
    I like very much the book “absmart fitness plan” and exercises books (mainly for older people) from Waltraud Kuhn “Fit und beweglich ins Alter”.
    I wanted to follow your balance ball routine (are there 10 parts?), but I cannot find every part.
    Please tell how to find them all.

    good luck and success

  • Tracy

    Ouch. 15minutes and 56 seconds. Though, I did the walking lunges around and around my living room, and I have noticed that there’s a big difference in the number of walking lunges I can do around my living room and the number I can do walking over a straight distance outside. I don’t know why that is. Might just be the difference between carpet and sod? *shrugs*

  • http://tiffsallrunout.blogspot.com/ tiffany gatten

    Oh, man! I can’t wait to do that!

  • Marissa

    hey z,
    just got done with the workout 21.19 was my time.
    i did it with 10lbs dumbbells it was really breath taking
    i was wating for the last rep but it seemed it was never
    going to end.
    thanks

  • TEXAS CINDY

    Oh,nooo! I have a chest cold;started feeling bad Sunday night. I hope it’s a short one,because I’m already lagging behind ya’ll. Didn’t do the skipping cardio w.o., and now I miss today’s. I’ll go have some more hot chicken noodle soup and aspirin. Hope I feel better tomorrow. Ya’ll are doing great. Keep up the good work out.

  • Tania

    Hey babe, great work-out.
    I have a question regarding your post-workout meals though.

    I am aware that you have to eat complex carbs and protein after your wrk-outs but can you give me an example of what you eat to repair muscle?

    Thanks :)!

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/41740772@N06/?saved=1 CL

    Hi Zuzana,

    I did end up doing one round of Leena’s workout challenge, but as I suspected I was still to sore from the 550 reps on Monday to do more lunges. My time was 14 minutes 13 seconds. If I had done a second round it would have taken probably something like 50 minutes at least! But, after a short break I did some weights exercises for a total of 45 minutes of working out today.

    A slight tangent: You seriously need some D-bells, girl! Those bottle are fine for some exercises, but no way do they work for the x Planks! Maybe we should have a few of us suggest to Reebok* that they sponsor you with a pare of their Speed Pac 25 Adjustable Dumbbells! What do you say Frederick and Zuzana?

    Best wishes,
    –Chris

    *Or whoever you (Zuzana and Frederick) like in Variable Bells.

  • JJ in NC

    I DID IT!! My time: 19:50:40! I used two 8lbs weights (I’m a guy) and after the first set (09:52:40) I was breathing pretty hard and thought “This is a serious asskicker!” and I powered on. I thought that I was almost outta steam with two more exercises left in the 2nd set but, just then, my iPod playlist played “The Rocky Theme” (Hey, I know it’s corny, but heck, you gotta go with what works) & I was able to power thru. Many thanks to Leena for this buttkicker of a workout!! And to Zuzanna & Fredreick, many thanks for all that you two do…you have really come up with something here. Congratulations on your success. And PS: SEND MORE WORKOUTS!!!!

  • Kendra

    Hi Zuzana,
    I am new to the site and wanted to introduce myself. I am 28 and trying to get in the best shape of my life. I found your site on accident after doing the original Buns of Steel video posted on you tube. Your video was next to it so I clicked on it out of curiosity and then followed your link to the website…I am hooked! You are doing an awesome job and give me something to aspire to. Thank you!

    Wow…I did this workout yesterday with my husband and we were both drenched in sweat soon after starting. I started out 2 days ago by doing the 550 killer rep workout which was awesome. However, his video kicked my butt even more, I must say. I didn’t time myself as I wanted to focus more on form but I did try to do each move as quickly as possible. My legs are so sore today! I have been doing P90x for some time now and needed some new challenges to mix up my routine because I get bored so easily. Between the 550 Killer Reps and this video, my mission is being fufilled! I look forward to following you from here on out because I like the excitement of not knowing what my next workout until I see you do it and the challenge of using my own body weight through most of the workouts.

    Anyways, thanks so much for the great site and thank you for your passion for clean eating and exercise! As a nurse, my passion is health and fitness because I know what an unhealthy lifestyle leads to and it’s not pretty. So, the quote I keep at the front of mind whenever I am helping my patients is, “be the change you want to see in the world.” And I can tell you are doing that just by inspiring people to workout and eat right. Great job!

    Kendra

  • Amanda

    Hi Zuzanna&Frederick!

    I am just starting back with you guys, i have been keeping an out though! Love the new add ons and daily routines-i have always hoped you’d do this one day, but thoguht it would be uber tough on you guys. Since i am starting again i noticed that my legs have weakened dramatically in parts but i walk A LOT so im guessing other parts are great. My arms did not decline in strength as dramatically but are still weak nonetheless and im back to the start!
    I notice that when i do squats i cant go as far down without my knees cracking or going way over my knees. They have always cracked but now im just flimsy Hahah, but its a bad thing, right? Should i just take it easy and not go as low? I cut my reps in half to what you do here so i can work my way back, or i just go back to your other awesome vids. Also i was able to do the pushups here but cant do a regular pushup-is that because different muscles are used or these are easier?

    Sorry if i babbled, hope you can answer one day :)
    Thanks!

  • Kamillzyna

    i loved this workout it was so fun & challenging — i finished at 23 minutes. Thanks to Lenna & Zuzana.

  • Tina

    Hi Zuzana, I just did this workout, I love it!
    I should post some workouts of mine here too…to challenge you and all the others, this is great, I like it a lot! I have so much fun with it!

    I am sweating a lot after this workout, I was doing it with my 8 pounds weights and I finished it in exactly 19 minutes. :D
    At last exercise I keep weights in my hands all the time and when you stand up in the end, I was doing more clean & presses, it seems logical move to me.

    Leena, great workout and Zuzana, great performance. Leena, do you have video of you while doing this routine? Can we see it if you have?

    Have a nice day,

    we have so beautiful sunny days here in my country as well and I love it,

    Tina

  • Marinaki

    «Believe_ in_ what_ you_ feel_ inside» == > Frederick & ZuZana
    ———————————————————————————————

    Some ideas 4 your website:

    1) Face Exercises [4 wrinkles :)]
    2) Masaz (provides health and beauty treatments to heal and relax the mind body and soul)
    3) Natural herbs for good health

    You are the best!!!

    Love/Hug/Kisses
    Marinaki :)
    xxx

  • Jenny Medlock

    Hi, Zuzana!
    Loved this workout! I did it in 22 mins, 20 seconds. I added a little bit to it that I think you might like: During the 15 squats I added an overhead press with the weights on the way up. Also, during the side lunges, I added a bicep hammer curl with the arm on the same side as the bent leg.
    Thank you so much for your videos!! You are awesome!!

    Jenny

  • Rosie

    Great workout!! I will be sore tomorrow….but I’m usually sore after your workouts. My time was 26 minutes….I was sluggish during transitions. :)

    Rosie

  • http://alittlesliver.blogspot.com/ Ariana

    Great one! This one went really well for me…most of these are exercises I do often. I pushed hard and my time was 17:44. Loved the rows at the end, those were killer. I used 5 lb dumbbells. Probably should’ve used eights, but all I have are tens (maybe next time!!)

    As always, looking forward to the next one!! : )

  • Laura

    Hi Zuzana, I used 1.89 L rice milk & it seemed easy @ first but you can’t mess w/ those plank rows, theyll get you. I completed 2 rounds in 21:13; my rice milk jugs are rectangular so probably easier on the grip but nice lower-body workout.

  • Sara

    Another great workout. I completed it just now (still dripping in sweat). I used 3kg dumbbells, and I finished two rounds in 19min, 27sec.
    I’m looking forward to your next video. =)

    Thanks!
    //Sara (sweden)

  • http://mufc.pl adrian

    Are u from Poland?

  • TEXAS CINDY

    Okay,I felt better today and I was so hyped to do the 15 MINUTE SKIPPING CARDIO, I did 16 rounds!?!! I kept asking my husband if the count was correct. Every time I finished a round I said “done” and he would it mark it for me. After the third round I was needing to take 10 second breaks after each round. I still can’t believe it. Then after finishing this workout,I waited 20 seconds and began the 8 EXERCISE DRILL. To complete the 2 rounds it took me 25 minutes. DARN. I used 8 pound weights and those last 15 PlANK & ROW were KILLERS. Guess I was burned out from the previous workout. But I did it!! YAAAAAAAY!!! Leena and Zuzana,you really kicked my butt on these two.

  • Nata

    19:38 but I did most of the push-ups on my knees, and my weights were much smaller than yours.

  • Nata

    correction: my water bottles were smaller than yours :)

  • Chanin

    Hi Zuzana,

    I loved this workout of Leena’s! Really tough for the legs- my legs felt like jelly afterwards :) I am so behind though- it took me 17 minutes just to finish the first round :( I agree with Chris (CL) that you need some weights or a kettlebell or something. Honestly I would be willing to send you some dumbells or a kettlebell if you want. My husband owns his own business and I can have him pay for the shipping ;) If you would like to take me up on the offer just email me at Chanin7@hotmail.com Keep up the great work!
    Blessings, Chanin

  • http://www.unbridledenthusiast.com Yelena

    TEXAS CINDY,

    HOLY CRAP! That’s AMAZING! Wow!!

  • Lisa

    Thank you Zuzana and Leena for this workout. I just discovered this website yesterday and was so excited. I’ve hit a plateau and really needed something to kick up my workouts. I’ve never considerded myself as competitive, but I wanted to see if I had what it takes to finish this Eight Exercises Drill.

    I did use 5lb weights. I also paid attention to my form and did not rush (I can’t because my gym floor is hardwood that I sweat puddles onto and can slip on). I only did the first 5 pushups on my toes though-all the rest on my knees. I completed the first round in 10 minutes 30 seconds exactly.

    The last set of planks with rows (and overhead press) was the most difficult. I was shaking like leaf (still am). My final time was 21 minutes and 11 seconds. I finished a cooldown and stretch, came downstairs and promptly threw up! Yay me!!! Holy crow, I have never worked out so hard in my life.

  • Romina

    Hey Zuzana? are you currently living in Malta? becuase i live in Malta and thought maybe you are giving any classes which i can join. I love your workouts and i must say i would die to have a body like yours, but i tried for 13 years now, though i achieved quite a good body its nothing compared to yours..thanks for your help…

  • David

    Dobrý den, jmenuji se David, je mi 15 let a chtěl jsem se zeptat jestli je v mém věku lepší posilovat vlastním telěm, chdit do posilovny nebo kombinace obou. Předem děkuji za odpoveď. Pěkný web

  • Aubrey

    This is a great site and i’m going to try your workouts for the first time!!!oh and also i just wanted to let you know that you look fabulous.

  • http://www.bodyrock.tv/ Zuzana – BodyRock.Tv

    Ahoj Davide,

    muzes posilovat jak s cinkami tak s vlastnim telem. V prve rade by ses mel soustredit na to abys cviky zvladal technicky spravne ve vyborne forme nez zacnes cvicit s tezsimi cinkami. Pokud jsi zacatecnik, tak zacni nejdriv posilovat brisni svaly, svaly v oblasti bederni patere, zadek a stehna. Tomu se v anglictine rika core muscles. Zpevneni techto svalu je zaklad na kterym se da dobre stavet.

  • http://www.bodyrock.tv/ Zuzana – BodyRock.Tv

    Hi Romina,
    I don’t give any classes, but thanks for asking. Your country is beautiful by the way :)

  • http://www.bodyrock.tv/ Zuzana – BodyRock.Tv

    Hi Chanin,

    that is very generous of you. I appreciate your kindness. Let me first try if I can find some equipment here in Malta.

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/41740772@N06/?saved=1 CL

    Hi Chanin,

    You can call me CL or Chris.

    I figured that the absence of a reply to my suggestion by either Frederick or Zuzana indicated their disinterest in getting D-bells right now. But, it seems to me if Zuzana is going to accept challenges from her fans she will soon need a bare minimum set of weights and I’m pretty sure Malta is not a great source of equipment. I don’t write Maltese so my searches have all been in English, but there isn’t a Craiglist there and seems to be no large stores like Eurosports. Maybe, someone who is a native could suggest some good sources there…

    Anyway, Frederick and Zuzana are themselves resourceful folks so if they want our help they know how to get it. I could have suggested sending a pare of variable bells to them, but as I have said before they should be getting sponsors from sports/fitness manufacturers as Zuzana would be incredible asset to any of them!!! Also, I don’t know why Scott Sonnon hasn’t sent her a pare of Clubbells since they moved. It seems a foolish move to me.

    Christmas is coming and many people could be looking for the perfect gift for that chubby dear one and some Clubbells would be great…I would recommend trying C-bells out to anyone into fitness! And for that matter a Bodyrock.tv introductory DVD* would sell pretty good as well. 8-)

    Best wishes,
    –Chris
    *I would be willing to beta test a rough DVD. 8-)

  • bohdana

    That was very very good! It took me 18.57min , used 5 lb ankle weights on my wrists so didn’t need to hold them, but my side lunges… I might not go as deep down as you did .
    Thanks
    great workout!

  • Cornelius

    Love the workout but it looks so hard – where do you get the courage?
    Corn

  • http://www.bodyrock.tv/ Zuzana – BodyRock.Tv

    Greetings to Corn residence :) I think it’s easier than Bikram yoga :)

  • lisaG

    hi Zuzana,

    i’m sweating like hell just now. just finished the workout and seriously thanks to leena because i really feel like i’m in paradize.

    great workout and thanks for the motivation.

    best, LisaG

  • Chris

    Hey Zuzana, would bottles full of sand gives more weight than water?

    I am planning to have a vacation this winter and I don’t think I would have any dumbbells around, and I usually lift weight in the gym.

  • http://www.bodyrock.tv/ Zuzana – BodyRock.Tv

    Hi Chris,

    I am pretty sure that if you fill the water bottles with sand, you will get heavier free weights. I haven’t tried that myself yet, but I am actually thinking about it.

  • http://Ihaven't ABADI

    Hello zuzana i wanna thank youon all u r workouts really amazed and i’ll try watch u always
    I’m ABADI fr Libya Arabican… good luck zuzana

  • Samantha

    Thank you Leena and Zuzana – I really enjoyed this one and found it tough on the legs in the second round. Completed in 23:29. It was an interesting experience trying to walk downstairs straight afterwards!

  • Samantha

    Thank you Leena and Zuzana for this workout I found it challenging but really enjoyed it – completed in 23:29. It was interesting trying to walk downstairs straight afterwards!

  • Rachelle

    23:22 AND DRENCHED IN SWEAT!

    Thanks for your videos!! Hope al is well :)

  • Teresa

    OMG your workouts are just amazing, the big killer for me was the last exercise, plank to row to overhead lift … amazing. Thank you Zuzana

  • http://unbridledenthusiast.com Yelena

    I did it! I did in 35:04, but I don’t care! I’m just so happy that I completed this workout. I wanted to give up a thousand times. I had a really lazy week of work/BAD Holiday eating/and just relaxation, so I’m thrilled that I got my shit together for this awesome workout.

    Thanks Leena and thank you Z!!!

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/41740772@N06/?saved=1 Chris L

    Hi Zuzana,

    Want cheap free weights?

    A gallon(US) of water weights about 8.3 pounds.

    If you fill the gallon* bottle with dry sand** it should weight about 12.6 pounds.

    And a liter bottle should weight about 3.33 pounds if filled with sand. Thus it should come as no surprise that a 2 liter bottle should weight about 6.66 pounds if filled with sand.

    Best wishes,
    –Chris

    *A gallon(US) equals about 3.784 liters
    ** Sand comes from many different rocks and has different grain size therefore this weight is very approximate.

  • Kendra

    2nd time trying this exercise…this time I timed myself. 18 mins 24 seconds.

  • Zaga

    Hi Zuzana! It’s me again.

    I noticed that your site have changed, I tried to find the 6 week summer workout but I didn’t find it, so I changed it with a couple of the other ones I found :P
    I really have to work with my push ups, I really suck on them! I cannot do one complete, I have always to change them for baby push ups and even so, it’s very challenging for me to complete 15! Regarding the mountain climber I was counting one for the two legs, so I was doing 100 xD that’s why I gave up at number 30 jajaja.
    Well, I’m feeling very well with all your work outs, thank you again for all!!!

  • sarah

    Hot dang, that was a bit tiring. 18:57. I had 3 lb. wights the first half then switched to 5lb. I usually don’t like using weights, especially for upper body, as I tend to bulk out from when I was a college athlete. BULKY! Yikes. But I am trying to get my legs more toned so I upped the weight :). This was not quite as hard as the 600 rep workout though! That one is a killer, totally awesome! Thanks again! I am excited to find out what your new website will be all about!!

  • http://www.youtube.com/shadowxbulb Maryam

    I’m sweating like a horse! I completed it in 17:02, and I’m ready to pass out! You make these workouts look so easy, Zuzanna! LOL. Can’t wait for more. :D

  • http://www.youtube.com/user/hotrebecca25 rebecca

    Hey, I just had a question. Is there any way to lose fat and tighten the muscles only in your stomach? I have a baby belly that I am trying to get rid of, but I don’t want to lose the shape to my butt or breast size. I just want the baby belly gone. any advice would be appreciated. thanks so much….

  • Paul

    That was killer Zuzana. Thank you so much for posting your workouts for all of us to enjoy. I just found your website yesterday, and this is the first workout I have done. Early this week I decided to finally take the first steps to losing some weight. This is day three of eating better and exercising regularly. One thing that has been missing that has kept me from starting earlier was motivation, and a teacher. I’m glad to say that I have finally found exactly what I needed. I truly appreciate that you continually post your workouts for us to follow along with. What a lifesaver you are. Please keep it up and I will definitely be recommending your website to all my friends as well as anyone I come across that is trying to get in shape. Thank you!!!

  • Olivia

    I love your workouts. I am fixing to start doing them! Do you ever just run for cardio? Do you have an order of how you choose your workout or do you just pick one and go?

  • Tiffany Stephens

    Hi Zuzana,
    You know I love your site because you offer a variety of like interests for me like healthy eating, cooking and excercise. Do you think that if someone looked at the things we love as over rated that they might be jelous of our drive to be at our physical best, or maybe they just don’t understand how important it is to 1. have goals for WHATEVER you want out of life and 2. to move on what calls you to be at your best. Do you think people really don’t get it or just lazy and jelous or both?

  • GUILLERMO

    22 MINUTS 38 SECONDS, I ALMOST KILL MYSELF AND STILL I CAN’T BEAT YOUR TIME. YOU ARE GREAT!

  • Charlie

    16 rounds!?!?!?! Ok, now you inspired me. I need to do that one again. I think I need to figure out a way to keep track of the rounds without stoping to write them down. Alas, no husband here.

  • Silly

    Hello again!
    I took yesterday off because my body needed rest due to too many hours at work standing and walking around! I didn’t have it in me to do ONE SINGLE pushup! haha :(
    Today was Day 3 and I chose to do Eight Exercises Drill and LOOOOOOoooooOOOOOoooved it!
    It was challenging and I feel fantastic now (despite having done the workout AFTER a full work day!). I’m feeling so great that I’m going out dancing tonight! :)
    Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!!
    Thank you Zusana for the motivation and great workouts! Can’t say it enough!

  • Jenna

    Your workouts are brutal! Yet, every day with practice, I am able to do just a little more. You are my hero. I hope to look like you one day!

  • http://twitter.com/project9c5 Kinney

    Awesome workout! Great way for me to start my day haha 32min w/ 15lbs free weights :-)

  • http://www.arkieyogini.com/2010/02/14/sunday_butt_kicking_workout/ ArkieYogini » Blog Archive » Sunday Butt Kicking Workout

    [...] morning to focus on a conditioning workout. I picked another new one from bodyrock.tv called “Brutal 8 Exercise Drill.” I took it easy using two 5-pound weights…and I still didn’t beat Zuzana’s [...]

  • Marcin

    Nope, she’s Czech. Polish name is Zuzanna.

  • Autumn

    Yay for killer workouts! lol I’ missed a few days i’d planned to workout for various reasons and I wanted to pick up my routine again with something intense. Kicked my butt, but I’m glad it did. Thanks again for the workouts :D

  • Lola

    this was workout #2 from your site and again-a winner!
    2 rounds with 10lbs DB’s 17:56 :) I was shooting for 19 mins so I was pleased. Like other comments, the last couple plank rows w/press were killer!
    Keep ‘em coming~thanks for a great site and fun workouts
    Best wishes

  • ana

    I did it in 21:50, but I did 2 sets of 10 plank and rows,I was too tired and sleepy cause it was almost 12:00 pm. It was still good, nice workout

  • Leo

    .. Is this Polski or Ukrainian? I am russian and can understand a few things.. but can’t make out what language this is :)

  • Amandafit

    This is one of my favorites! I really pushed myself… thank you! My time was 20:23! Have a great weekend!

  • Michelle

    Hi Zuzana,

    I did these exercises in 40 minutes (switching between 5lb and 8lb weights in both hands). Is that bad? Should I try to do less reps of each exercise or use lighter weights in order to meet the 20 minute goal or should I aim to just complete all 8 exercises and trust that the time will get shorter? I’m wondering if I’m missing out on the cardio since I take longer breaks in between each exercise…

    Thanks, your body is killer.

  • Erika

    I am so excited! I did this workout back in April, I completed it in 23 minutes, I did it again today May 17 and I completed it in 18!!!
    It feels so good to know that you are improving!

  • http://healthandfitnessprimal.blogspot.com/ Aleksandrina

    Hi,
    great workout! I managed to complete it in 11:49 min.I used to dumbbells 9lbs each. I can’t breathe …thanks again

  • Stacey

    I did this workout today with no weights. I had to split the two rounds up a few hours apart because of my schedule. I finished the first round in 9 minutes and 50 seconds. Later, I did the second round in 7 minutes and 49 seconds.

    Great workout! Thanks you guys

  • http://30bananasaday.com Windlord

    two 15lb DB’s

    [19:52]

  • http://twitter.com/KailaLea Kaila

    I went back and did this workout today. My time was 22:30:0, which was about 3 mins faster then the last time I did it! :)

  • Cristina

    hi,
    I complete this workout in 20:46.
    Great workout! Thanks you guys!
    Kisses!

  • Vanessa

    My time was 16:00 without weights – my time was 25:32 last year! And now I even have energy for another workout! :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Maria-Davleeva/100001702041662 Мария Давлеева

    14 min 59 sec without any weight as I had no bottles or smth like that & feel soreness after pull ups.

  • Anonymous

    Zuzanna, you’re so CUTE, watching this older, archived video and seeing how your videos have transitioned over time to being so polished… but your charm is exactly the same as it always was. I’m bookmarking this page to do while traveling later this week, it’s fun seeing you as a blondie!

  • Felisha

    Just did this workout today with a few changes:

    Unbalanced walking lunges with 15lb dumbbell
    Squats: 40lbs
    Side Lunges: 30lbs
    Pike push ups in place of regular – just did push ups yesterday
    Step ups: 20lbs
    Backward lunges: 20 lbs
    Plank rows: 5lb dumbbells

    It took me 23:41 and I was soaked in sweat … as much as I normally have after a bodyrock workout and 20 min skipping! Leena, don’t know if you’re still a bodyrocker, but thanks for the great workout!

  • Teena-fb

    26:22 with 5lbs dumbbels. this might be the most ive ever sweated!!!! good work out!!! :)

  • Anonymous

    I carried a 7.5 lb dumbell in each hand for all the exercises where you carried water bottles = 15 lb total.
    (Also accidentally did 50 DOUBLES mountain climbers, not 50 singles… oopsies.)29:07

    Wow, I am wiped!!!  Thanks so much Z and F!!!

  • Anonymous

    only 1 round in 20:46 with 3lb weights. One round was more then enough of a workout for me, I’m shaking lol.

  • Bohdanam

    wow just did this one again with 10 lbs weights 18:25min
    in nov ’09 it took me 18:57 with 5 lbs weights
    thanks

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1490546298 Elena Doncheva

    Just did this amazing workout. Finished it in 23.06 min with 2x4kg dumbbells. I was sweating like crazy!  U guys should definitely try this one!

  • Isabella Völker

    wow! I didn’t think this workout is that hard! amazing! took me 24:02 min

  • Elena Ioan

    Finished it in 23:22 min! :) My first time!

  • Annebel Wind

    Wow sweating like grazy! I did most of the weight exercises with 10kg weight.. 
    My score: 30.29 minutes:
    squats with sandbag 10kgside lunge 10kgstep ups 10kgbackward 6kgplank & rows 6kg (2 dumbels 3kg each, so lifted 3 kg with each arm)

    Thanx for this great one..

     

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