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Coach Favorites (and Haters) Exercise Edition


We get a LOT of questions when it comes to fitness, nutrition etc.  There is rarely a "right" answer, but we love to offer our tips and tricks when we can.  Below are our favorites, haters and a few tips for you!

 

Favorite Exercises:

Debbie:

Booty: single leg squats 

Arm: curls 

Back: renegade Rows

Core: Russian twist 

Emily:

Booty:  Below Parallel Squats

Arm:  Push Press

Back:  Pull Ups

Core:  Weighted Sit Ups

 

Least Favorite Exercise:

Debbie:

Booty: split squat or lunge

Arm: side raises 

Back: reverse fly

Core: sprints 

Emily:

Booty:  Dead Lifts

Arm:  Upright Rows

Back:  Dead Lifts

Core:  Decline Situps

Favorite Workout Structure (AMRAP, Timed Intervals etc)

Debbie: I like all but usually do 45 second reps or 12 reps 

Emily:  5 Reps Per Exercise AMRAP (As many rounds as possible) for 10 to 20 minutes

Biggest Mistake Women Make When It Comes To Exercise

Debbie: Not using heavy enough weights or crappy form 

Emily: “Circus” Workouts.  Just doing a bunch of exercises in a row without repetition and ^^^ what Debbie said 

What Makes Momsanity Workouts THE BEST?

Debbie:  Quick and at home 

 Emily: Real Life.  Fast. Hard.

Favorite Time of Day To Exercise?

Debbie:  8am-9:30am

Emily:  Ideal world 7:30 am.  Real World 6 am 

Best Tip To Stay Consistent

Debbie: Adequate protein at each meal 

Emily: Make an appointment with yourself.  When “life” happens make a point to jump back in as soon as possible.

When I'm not motivated to exercise I...

Debbie:  Remind myself of my goals and how good I feel after.  I'll wear my newest fitness apparel purchase.
Emily:  Remember how good I feel after I’m finished (mentally and physically)

Favorite Way To Recover From Exercise

Debbie: BCAAs!

Emily:  BCAAs, hot yoga and foam rolling

Best Kept Fitness Secret

Debbie:  Even the pros "screw up" regularly 

Emily:  Moderation isn’t sexy, but it works