Jan 21 2011

Break Free Workout

Hi BodyRockers,

If you are sick of ”starting over” than don’t quit. If you made a new year’s resolution to get in the best shape of your life the gravity of years maybe even decades of past behaviour and habits maybe starting to pull you backwards. You can feel it happening and it’s terrifying. You know what life feels like back there and you don’t want to go back. The question is, will the momentum and force of change you have built up with us be strong enough for you to break free and start a new life trajectory? You haven’t quit yet – the voice hasn’t won out – but it’s there whispering to you isn’t it?

Now yout listen to me get up and push the fear aside – we are all in this together. Day by day, workout by workout we are becoming stronger and not just in the physical sense. This is your life, your dreams, your health and happiness – not a gym membership that you can cancel. Let’s all keep going together ok?

Enjoy your workout,

Freddy & Zuzana.

Workout Breakdown

Time: 20min.Workout Type: mixed combo workoutExercises: 5
  • 1. 4 minutes of Interval Training:6 rounds of 10sec and 30 sec intervals
  • Backward Lunge & Kick Upmax. reps during each 30 second interval
  • 2. Time Challenge6 minutes
  • Sandbag Full Body Exercisemax. sets
  • Repeat these two parts one more timeAnd have fun :)

Get your gear for this workout here:

Instructions:

This workout is 20 minutes long and it is a mix of interval training and time challenge. There are 2 parts and you will go through them 2 times. It will look like this:

1. 4 minutes of interval training

2. 6 minutes  long time challenge

3. 4 minutes of interval training

4. 6 minutes long time challenge

Part 1 – 4 minutes of interval training:

Set your Interval Timer for 6 rounds of two intervals. The first interval is 10 seconds and the second interval is 30 seconds. Your goal is to complete as many Backward Lunge Kick Ups as possible during each 30 second interval.

Part2 – 6 minutes long time challenge:

Set your timer to count down 6 minutes for you and your goal is to complete as many sets of the Sandbag Full Body Exercise as possible.

Part 1 – 4 minutes of Interval Training (10 seconds/30 seconds x 6 rounds)

Lunge Backwards

Kick Up

Part 2 – Time Challenge (6 minutes) go for max. sets

Stand with the Sandbag by your right leg. Reach down pushing your hips back and keeping your back straight. Grab the Sandbag with both hands.

Mount the Sandbag on your left shoulder. Remember to keep your back straight, abs tight and chest up.

Squat down with the Sandbag on your left shoulder.

Stand up.

Throw the Sandbag down right next to your left leg.

Squat down and put your hands on the ground right underneath your shoulders.

Jump your feet back into a plank. If you can’t jump, you can also step back into the position. Keep your body tight and in one straight line without dropping your hips.

Do a push up.

Jump your feet forward again and repeat the sequence now starting with having the Sandbag by your left leg.

  • http://deeplytrulyelisa.blogspot.com/ deeplytrulyelisa

    Nice post as always Zuzana and Freddy! I am one of those who decided that 2011 was going to bring an extra kick to my life.
    I’ve worked on myself a lot these past few years. I got over my ED, lost about 40lbs (still want to lose about 15lbs and tone up) and become mentally a lot stronger.
    So what I am looking for in 2011 is to finally be where I want to be in all aspects of my life. I want to look for a fulfilling life and I know keeping my body healthy and strong as well as my mind is going to be key for me to have all that!
    I’ve had down moments already this past month, but unlike other times, I’ve picked myself up and kept going. I think this is what will make this year different from any other. I will not give up on myself!
    We are all in this together and I am in!
    I’m going to do this workout first thing tomorrow morning and let you all know how I did!

  • AudraFit

    Yes Ma’am Zuzana! I’ve been a loyal Bodyrocker here for a little over a year now and I don’t plan on quiting anytime soon nor do I plan on joining a gym. But, my legs are overtrained for the week so I will conquer this one on Monday.

  • http://deeplytrulyelisa.blogspot.com/ deeplytrulyelisa

    I would like to be just like you in one year time. I have a good feeling about this year, I know I’m finally treating my body with respect and I am not going to stop.

  • AudraFit

    Awesome! BodyRock on Girl!

  • Katie

    I started last summer and love he workouts, I did the 6 week summer fit in May and June and since then a workout everyday (mostly), I even went through a fire that burned my home and community down in September, and although I did take a break from working out while I got my life in order, I came back (the hardest thing) and have been working out nearly everyday since December! love love love it, can’t wait to do the next and the thousandth workout with you!

  • Katie

    I started last summer and love the workouts, I did the 6 week summer fit challenge in May and June and since then a workout everyday (mostly), I even went through a fire that burned my home and community down in September, and although I did take a break from working out while I got my life in order, I came back (the hardest thing) and have been working out nearly everyday since December! love love love it, can’t wait to do the next and the thousandth workout with you!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Maria-Lanier/100000216811315 Maria Lanier

    Yes! Yes! Yes!!! Break it! Break it! Never want ‘Brutus’ to win. NEVER!!! I’m a BodyRocker, and I mean it. I’ll do this one in a few minutes after my coffee… If I’m not really that tired yet then I maybe do another one. :P
    Thanks, Z&F, for pushing us hard… We really need that. I’ll come back later to post my score. :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Maria-Lanier/100000216811315 Maria Lanier

    Ok, I just did this workout. Here’s my score:
    Backward Lunge & Kick Up = grand total = 126.50
    1st round = 13.5 12 9 11 9 10 = 64.5
    2nd round = 12 13 9 10 8 10 = 62.0
    SandBag (SB) Full Body Exercise = grand total = 34
    1st round = 17
    2nd round = 17
    For this SB Full Body, I just realized in 1 set we have 3 squat, 1 push up and 2 jumps. So, if I break it down here’s my score:
    squat = 3 x 17 = 51
    push up = 1 x 17 = 17
    jumps = 2 x 17 = 17

    I used 20 lbs kettlebell as my SB substitute.
    Now, I’m just resting, I’m thinking to do more, maybe the “Beach Workout”, how’s that? :P
    Thanks for the sweaty workout, Zuzie and Freddy. While doing this workout I’m visualizing myself where you are. hehehehehe *LOL* :P

  • http://twitter.com/FlaviaRequim Flavia Requim

    Just finished. this workout was really funny to do… very hard but funny, the sandbag full body exercise is an exercise that “flows” … Liked a lot!!
    As usual I did 20 minutes of 30 seconds work and 10 seconds rest of skipping, but today I did skipping and bicycle abdominal with leg raises … 2 reps of both exercises counted as 1 rep.
    My scores were:
    Lunges & Kick Up: 8-8-8-8-8-8 / 7-7-7-7-7-6
    SandBag Full Exercise: 18 / 14
    Then in my own after workout skipping and abs, my score for abs exercise was: 2 for each round (there were 7 rounds of abs exercise)
    I still have a lot of work to do but everyday is a day to break our limmits! Zuzana and Freddy, you both inspire me everyday!
    This will be THE year!! hehehehe
    =)
    Thanks again and always!! ^^

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Maria-Lanier/100000216811315 Maria Lanier

    Hi all, I’m back again just to let you know, after this Break Free workout I just rested for a while and did the Beach Workout. :P I’ll post my score at the Beach Workout comment. Am I that crazy today? A couple of days I wasn’t feeling good but still wanna do a workout. I guess Zuzie woke up my body by saying “Break Free!”… No-no-no-no!!! I’m not a quitter. It’s my lifestyle now, I’m forever BodyRocker now!!!
    Funny, while resting and while doing my workout, I asked my husband to take me pictures. I’m really crazy today. What’s wrong with me, you tell me. I’m just so happy. I pumped my heart and I sweat. Tomorrow again. :) Actually, I still wanna do more but can’t jump no more. I’m on the 4th floor. :P :D
    Love you Z&F… I love all the BodyRockers too!!! :)

  • Katie

    I see some color Zuzana, you don’t match the sand anymore~!

  • Heidi

    Hi guys!
    I did this workout last night. It was the perfect “treat” after a long day of “sitting” and “mental” work. The lunge kicks were great, the kicks stretching the back of the leg and I just LOVE working with the sandbag, (I finally ordered a “real” one, in the meantme I tried a DIFFERENT one last night and it worked good for this exercise.) I followed with 30 X 10:30 light skipping. As usual, I was drenched :) Also, felt great when I woke up this morning. My legs and boom boom are definitely sore, but at least I can walk …heehee.

    The blog post was super timely for me. I have been doing my daily Bodyrock workouts with Yoga on Sundays and eating very well … delicious whole foods … BUT this week those voices …”the gracity of (for me) decades of past behavior and habits” of “giving up and giving in …” so when i read “if you’re sick of ‘starting over’ then don’t quit” … I was like YES!!!!

    So profound, so RIGHT ON!!!!
    Thank you Z& F!
    P.s I only drink coffee on Saturdays. Although I love it, it interrupts my sleep cycles and I build a tolereance to caffiene rather quickly if I drink it daily, which interrupts my sleep cycles anymore …
    ANYWAY I thorougly ENJOY my cup of JAVA on Saturdays, and this Saturday, I decided it’s high time I buy your both a cup!

  • Heidi

    Oops! Forgot my numbers:

    Total Lunge and Kickups:
    Round 1: 53
    Round 2:53

    Sandbag Full Body: (this really is a fun exercise!)
    Round 1: 20
    Round 2:21

    Jump Rope: light skipping: 30 x 10:30

    Whew!

  • http://twitter.com/#!/empowart Jessica

    Hey Everyone!! Loved this workout, and Zuzana you look amazing in these pictures! I see a glow coming on :) I loved the four part workout to this… both were intense in there own ways. This was my score for today:
    1) Interval Training: 15/15/13/13/13/13
    2) Time Challenge: 27 rounds
    3) Interval Training: 15/15/13/13/12/12
    4) Time Challenge: 27 rounds

    I am so glad you both have enjoyed your time away! Travel home safely!

    Jess

  • AudraFit

    Hi guys!

    My legs have finally recovered and feeling strong today. I did the first set of Sandbag squat with 27LBs. Before the 2nd set I had to fix it because the weight plates were moving around and getting all sloppy. I re-packed it with small old decorative couch pillows and it added up to 29LBs for a more sturdy 2nd round. Here are my results:

    Backward Lunge Kick Up: Left/Right
    Round 1: 14/14/14/12/13/13
    Round 2: 15/15/14/13/14/14
    Sandbag Full Body Ex:
    Round 1: 26 (27LBs)
    Round 2: 25 (29LBs)

    Have a safe trip home Zuzana & Frederick! I’m anxiously awaiting your return with more video posts of your experiences and updates. Nice tan Zuzana!

  • Sphinxcoyotebabe

    Thanks so much for this post. I honestly believe this message was mentioned for me. Today I was at a breaking point, my bf ordered pizza and I went along wit it. Wow I feel so guilty and like a failure because I gave in. But u know what ?? This is my dream and something that I’ve wanted in
    Years. This dream is
    Mine. Achievable. And Realistic. Thanks for the post Freddy and zuzana

  • Charlyne

    Tuesday 5:14am. Been out of town in Oklahoma…this is my 1st workout since Thursday…feel weak…LOL. But I finished with a great burn in my legs and sweat rolling! My score: Backward lunge & kickup R-10-8-11-11-13-13 L-10-9-13-15-13-11 sandbag full body exercise; 25-29 (i did a jump into start position-used to my burpees, i guess… :P) Have a great day!

  • Anonymous

    I did this workout yesterday and I can feel it in my butt today for sure!

    Lunge/kick left and right
    round 1: 10/10/9/10/10/10
    round2: 10/6/9/7/8/8
    Squat and burpee: 27, 20 (no sandbag, push ups on my knees)

    Thanks for the inspiration and fantastic workouts!! Will keep this one in my favourites list I think.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Aleksandra-Bilcane/100001343398864 Aleksandra Bilcane

    This was my very first workout I did this year and since then i’ve been working out on a daily basis. I am very thankful to Zuzana, Freddy and all the bodyrockers who inspired me. I feel great and I don’t want to lose this feeling of accomplishment ever.
    My scores:
    round 1: 15, 14, 14, 14, 14, 14 & 27
    round 2: 15, 15, 15, 14, 15, 14 & 28
    BTW, my backward lunge & kick up reps have improved :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Gabby-Rodriguez/790883617 Gabby Rodriguez

    messed up! forgot to the berpees! so i did 6 rounds of 10 sec 30 sec. at end. But since I did not wkout yesterday, i also did yesterday’s wkout, the 10min breakdance push up 44 of them. dieing but i survived! Guys I’m so hung up w/numbers on scale!!! I wt myself one day and the nxt there is either a 1lb difference or some ounces? I’m eating clean and wking out but I seem not able to get out of the range of 136-135lb, better I wish I can see the handles disappear!!!! Lots of love and I guess I have no other choice but PRESS ON forward!!!!

  • Donna

    I did this one May 24th and these are my scores;
    Part 1. Backward/lunge kick ups 11,11,12,11,11,11/11,11,11,11,11,12
    Part 2. Sandbag full body exercise 27 sets/28 sets
    I have decided to go back to all the ones I missed when I began body-rocking on the 29th of Dec 2010:)

  • Anonymous

    Well yesterday I Zuzka’s new workout so today I will do this one… :D!!! Well actually this would have been yesterdays if I hadn’t fallen asleep so early lol! But no worries I will finish it in the early morning hours!

  • Anonymous

    Wow so did this one today! Was so very hard I think my scores are pretty good, and I didn’t have to stop in the middle or anything so it is exciting … although I did take a quick break between rounds for water :D!
    my scores:
    1. Rd 1: Lt: 11, 10, 10    Rt: 13, 11, 10
        Rd 2: Lt: 13, 12, 10    Rt: 13, 11, 10  (found my rhythm)

    2. Rd 1: 22
        Rd 2: 22

    I am still really sore from the last I don’t know 8 workouts lol. But it is a good kind of sore. My chest hurts from all the push-ups (that I am really surprised I pushed out) lol. Just happy to have finished it haha :D!

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