Who has used the excuse they don’t have weights or cardio equipment to workout?
Well, no more excuses!
The MostFit™ Suspension Strap enables you to do your workout using your body weight and a strap (that’s also compact enough to take with you when you travel and easily hooks over a door, around a tree, or on a playground…so now you REALLY have no excuses!).

I tried mine inside by quickly throwing it over the door and getting to my workout!
There are no anchors or tricky pieces to the suspension strap.
Just place over the door, close door and you’re ready to go… (make sure your door is locked so nobody opens it and you fall on your face!)
Also, give it a tug to make sure it’s in place and doesn’t readjust on you.

You can get an overall body workout just using your body weight with the suspension strap.

Body weight training with the MostFit™ Suspension Strap will strengthen all of your major muscles while improving balance and core strength.

I personally love mine and plan on incorporating a lot more workouts using it!

About MostFit
Created by fitness guru and personal trainer Andrew Gavigan, the MostFit resistance trainer was designed to be easy to use for anyone, anytime, anywhere.
MostFit utilizes body weight to create a leaner, sculpted physique. MostFit is designed to strengthen the core, while improving balance, flexibility, and total body strength, anywhere, anytime.
Lose weight, reduce stress, and get stronger with the easy to use strap that includes foot cradles and hand straps. MostFit easily mounts to any door frame and can easily be secured onto most heavy workout machines, furniture, and stationary structures – no hooks or screws required!
Promote a healthy lifestyle and become leaner and stronger with MostFit resistance training!

Quick video showing the Most Fit Suspension Strap over my front door and some exercises you can do using yours!

Oh and another bonus…
The MostFit Suspension Strap is MEGA AFFORDABLE!
You don’t have to spend hundreds of $’s on fancy set ups, straps, anchors, etc.

Because Andrew rocks, he’s offering…
One winner will get their own Most Fit Suspension Strap!

Contest open until May 21, 2012 11:59 p.m.
Winner will be announced on May 22, 2012 via email.
Winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.
Open to US Residents only

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I can’t express enough how much fun the BallBike is!
It’s the world’s first core, cardio, strength cycle.
It’s innovative, fun and challenging.

BallBike offers a home fitness version and a commercial fitness version.
I obviously have the home fitness one!

It doesn’t take long at all to assemble and comes with the tools to do it.
I had it together and was ready to have a ball soon after UPS dropped it off!
The seat is easily adjusted to move forward (for short people like me) or back for taller people.

Not only can you use the BallBike as a bike but you can use it as a desk chair too.

For a great workout, you can do BallBike Boxing
(and yes, my resistance band bar was loose in the video…I’ve since then tightened it up more. And, yes I may or may not be slightly obsessed with Jensen Ackles of Supernatural and the Yellow Fever episode where he does an outtake of Eye of The Tiger (seen at end of video)

And, for a crazy intense Tabata workout, do it on a BallBike.

Single Synergestic 5-Star Workout

Recumbent bike elevates heart rate for a cardio workout utilizing all lower body muscles.
Stability ball strengthens core muscles including abs, back, and hips resulting in better balance, breathing, posture, and back support, plus engages more muscles to further elevate heart rate.
Resistance tubing functionally strengthens arms, chest, and shoulders,plus enhances core workout and further elevates heart rate.
Almost all of the body’s 640 muscles are engaged in a natural rhythmic motion for total body conditioning and strength.
You get core, cardio, and strength all at the same time to save you time. A one and done workout – without the discomfort of a hard bike seat, the impact of a treadmill, or the boredom of bikes, treadmills, and ellipticals.

Besides the BallBike, you’ll receive a workout video, and a nutrition plan book too.

You can easily adjust the tension using the turn knob.
It comes with a display as well that shows how long you’ve worked out, as well as speed, calories and distance.

I’ve had a ball, gotten sweaty, worked out, had fun and to put it mildly…I love this piece of equipment!

The simple yet brilliant BallBike design offers a better and more complete workout than treadmills, ellipticals, and stationary bikes, and yet it’s reasonably priced.
MSRP $699 but check out the crazy offer below!

BONUS
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Just use the coupon code: BURN200 at checkout to get $200 OFF

You can find BallBike:
BallBike.com
BallBike on Facebook
@BallBike_FitOne on Twitter
BallBikeByFitOne on YouTube
and BallBike on Pinterest

Question of the day
Are you ready to have a ball?

*Disclaimer*
I received the product above to have a ball with and that I did, and continue to do so. The thoughts, opinions are my own and honest. The videos are mine and genuine and if you get your own BallBike you will be addicted to having a ball while working out! (just saying)

Today I bring you Nikki Tritsch as the Fitspo Friday Feature.

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Q: Have you always lived a healthy fit lifestyle?
When I was in second grade, I began competitively swimming. This lasted until I was a senior in college. I swam all year long and loved every minute of it — especially the part where I could eat anything and get away with it. Once college ended, it was all up to me to live a healthy lifestyle. I started my blog and began to recognize how the fuel I put into my body affects the way I live my life. I still swim from time to time, but now I am more focused on balancing my exercise and incorporated new workouts.

Q: What keeps you going, motivated?
I am most motivated by the way that exercise and healthy eating makes me feel. Bloggers and friends are also huge motivators to me!

Q: What is your favorite workout?
This is a HUGE decision, but I would say right now that spinning and cycling are my favorite. This is subject to change, and normally does about once a week.

Q: What are some of your goals?
Complete a marathon! I was signed up for one in May, but acquired a groin injury and had to bump down to the half. Another goal currently is to lose the 20 pounds that snuck on after graduation (oops!).

Q: What are some of your accomplishments or things you’re proud of?
I am proud of myself for graduating summa cum laude and excelling at graduate school. I am proud of myself for making it through 4 years of collegiate athletics. And I am most proud of myself for having the guts to finally start a blog!

Q: What is one random fact we should know about you?
Pretzels are my favorite food! And I’m a lefty!

Q: What words of advice would you like to leave the readers?
Never let a bad day get you down. Setbacks are to be learned from; they are not there to hinder us from reaching our goals!

Focus on what you have to gain!
Don’t get caught up in what you have to give up.
If you want to lose weight, get in shape, get fit…
don’t focus on giving up a few certain foods…
or having to rearrange schedule to fit in your workouts…
Think about how you’ll feel when you reach your goals
Think about the health benefits
Think about the reasons you want to obtain your dreams
So, you might have to give up an hour of sleep to fit your workout in…so what!
You’ll have more energy through the day from your healthier lifestyle so it won’t matter.
So, you may not be able to eat a bowl of ice cream every night…so what!
You won’t want to when you see how great your body looks and how well it functions on real whole foods!

So, don’t give up because you have to make a few sacrifices!
Do what you have to do to reach your goals and reap the rewards!

Question of the day
What are you GAINING?

If you find yourself eating without thinking when you’re bored, try saying these affirmations.

If you find you need additional help, consider hire a coach to help you with your eating & fitness habits.

Question of the day
What do you do to ensure you’re eating when you’re truly hungry?

This week’s Fitspo Feature is:
Katherine @ Neon Blonde Runner
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She is affiliated with:
Fitfluential Ambassador
Sweat Pink Ambassador
Registered Nurse
BS Biochemistry from University of Virginia

Q: Have you always lived a healthy fit lifestyle?
I ran my first road race in May 2010 and I quickly fell in love with running….and qualified for the Boston Marathon in December 2011. Prior to running, I didn’t have any confidence in my athletic abilities and never felt like I “fit in” with team sports…so once I found my niche with running, it took off and I haven’t looked back

Q: What keeps you going, motivated?
I run because it makes me feel so balanced in every other aspect of my life. It gives me confidence, peace of mind, efficiency in life, and a wonderful chunk of “me time”, so I am self-motivated. Can’t imagine life without all the positive aspects that running brings to my life, so that keeps me coming back for more.

Q: What is your favorite workout?
I love a great long run– nothing beats a great 20 miler on an early Saturday morning.

Q: What are some of your goals?
Within the next year, I’d like to run a sub 20 minute 5K and I’d like to eventually improve my marathon time to a sub 3:20.

Q: What are some of your accomplishments or things you’re proud of?
I am proud of qualifying for the Boston Marathon in December 2011. I’m also proud of running my first and second marathons less than one month apart from each other and PR’ing by over 25 minutes.

Q: What is one random fact we should know about you?
When I graduated from high school, I biked across Spain with some friends and when I graduated from UVa, I biked across Germany with my dad.

Q: What words of advice would you like to leave the readers?
Follow your dreams and shoot for the stars, because you are capable of SO MUCH MORE than you think you are! Set your goals high, and it is OK to fail at first– you’ll never never know unless you go for it.

This week has been crazy busy…
where to start?

Let’s start with the bad first…
Due to budget cuts I lost a big client
So, searching for more work…if you need or know anyone who needs help with PR, Social Media contact me!

Now for some fun…
days 26-27 of the April Photo A Day Challenge
Yes, I do in fact own a purse and I use the term loosely since it’s a tiny across body purse but a purse nonetheless

and my favorite place to go…
the sea wall at Castillo De San Marco in St. Augustine, FL

Now for my workouts this week
I honestly didn’t write them down so I have no clue what I did on what days…
But, I do know I did yoga 3 mornings
BallBike 4 times (some video’s below!)
Treadmill twice for 45 mins
RKS Kettlebell once
Brazil Butt Lift DVD once (I really need to be consistent with this)
Trampoline – twice

I did manage to get some video’s up of BallBike exercises as well as how to make fresh fruit ice cream

*Disclaimer* Since so many have emailed me and told me it’s not good to use exercise equipment barefoot…
Sorry, but I DO!
I can’t stand wearing shoes.
I wear my Keen trail shoes to run in, yoga sandals any time I have to go out in public where shoes are required; otherwise, I’m pretty much barefoot and that’d include on equipment.

I want the Fila Skeletoes then maybe, just maybe I’d wear those on my equipment.

BallBike Boxing
Special Bonus at the end…(if you happen to lust after Jensen Ackles & Supernatural like I do, you’ll appreciate it)

Made some fruit ice cream

Bounced around…Jump Jump Jump Around!

Announced the May Fitness Challenge and the most awesome sponsors (watch the video!)

Worked out at my desk

Intro’d you to the BallBike (and more workouts and a great offer will be coming up soon)

So, that’s my week…

Who knows what this soggy south Florida weekend holds…

Question of the day
What’d you do this week?
Goals for next week?

This week’s Friday Fitspo Feature is Laura Williams, M.S. Ed.

Full name: Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
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Other places you can find Laura: FitFluential Ambassador, Wellsphere Top Blogger, EmpowHER Blogger,
She’s a freelance writer and Assigning Editor for SheKnows.com and I’m an expert fitness resource for LoveToKnow.com

Q: Have you always lived a healthy fit lifestyle?
I was lucky enough to grow up in an active family, so fitness and sports were practically expected of us when we were little. I played lots of sports growing up, from swimming to horseback riding to volleyball and basketball, eventually focusing on basketball in high school.

After I finished my senior year, I basically stopped exercising. I no longer had a coach and teammates to help keep me motivated, and I had the freedom to start making my own nutritional choices…and they weren’t good! I put on weight and wasn’t happy with myself, but I didn’t know how to pursue activity without being involved in a team

It was around this time that I met my husband, and he became my new motivation. He never said a word about my eating or lifestyle choices, but the fact that he was so active and healthy gave me the desire to start making better choices myself. I started running, hitting the gym and eating healthier foods. I also decided that fitness was my calling, and I ended up getting my undergrad degree in Exercise and Sport Science, eventually followed by my master’s degree. Along the way I also learned to become my own motivation. I think that’s a tricky thing for some people to learn – how to turn external motivation into internal motivation, but ultimately, it’s the internal motivation that’s going to keep powering you through the tough times (and there WILL be tough times, even for the most dedicated fitness fanatics!)

Q: What keeps you going, motivated?
Honestly, my own health and well-being keep me motivated. Of course I want to look great, too, but that’s finally become a secondary motivator. And, lastly, my husband and I will probably start having kids in the next couple years, and I’ve always said I want to be in great shape before having kids so that I will have an easier time throughout pregnancy and after the babies arrive. I want to make sure that I’m a healthy role model for my kids.

Q: What is your favorite workout?
Oh man, I love running, but I’m also a big fan of jump rope and plyometric training. Love me some box jumping drills!

Q: What are some of your goals?
I turn 30 this Sunday, and I’m running a 10-mile trail race on Saturday in order to commemorate the end of my 20s. My goal is to run the whole thing without walking, even though there’s going to be some crazy terrain. Other goals include taking up surfing and sandboarding and becoming better at wakeboarding and snowboarding. I love trying new things, so most of my goals involve new experiences.

Q: What are some of your accomplishments or things you’re proud of?
Oh gosh. Tough. It may sound weird, but I’m really proud of the fact that I stood my ground in a bad work situation a couple years back and walked away from my “dream job” when it became clear that things wouldn’t change. Sometimes you have to accept that the “dream” and reality don’t match. It was scary and awful, but I knew that I was right to leave a bad situation and I’m better for it today. In fact, my entire career path has changed and I’m thrilled with where things are going.

That brings me to the other accomplishment I’m proud of: GirlsGoneSporty! My husband and I launched our website (http://www.girlsgonesporty.com) at the end of November, and we’re thrilled with its potential. I’ve been freelance writing for the last two years, but to finally have a website that’s all my own, that I have complete creative control over, is really something I’m proud of.

Q: What is one random fact we should know about you?
Hmmmm, you should know that I’m 6’0″, but I’m one of the shortest in my family. Both my sister and sister-in-law are a good three inches taller than me…not to mention the men in my family!

Q: What words of advice would you like to leave the readers?
Don’t allow yourself to be confined by or measured by others’ expectations of you. There’s such freedom in knowing who you are and following your own path. This applies to everything, from finding the best workout program to choosing a career. There are so many options, and none of them are “one size fits all,” so take the time to get to know yourself and don’t be afraid to pursue something that’s off the beaten path. People may look at you like you’re crazy, but who cares? One of my favorite quotes is, “The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.” I welcome naysayers because that gives me the opportunity to say, “Oh yeah? Watch me!”

Today’s Day 5 of the Bible Based Health & Wellness Program
Featured verse: 1 Corinthians 10:13

The previous days:
Day 1: Are you Aware of What You’re Eating? Romans 14:17, you can read it here
Day 2 is here — covering temptation and 1 Corinthians 12:13
Day 3:  Satisfaction — Psalm 63:5
Day 4: Healthier living

Click the image for a full size in new window to open, or right click to save the image for reference for yourself-print it, do the assignment…

Here’s a calendar for you that references a Bible Scripture to read, study and focus on during the day that has something to do with wellness, stress relief, weight, health.
obviously click the calender for a full size in new window to open, or right click to save the image for reference for yourself for the next 31 days (and beyond hopefully)

I’m not sure how many days or how often I’ll post pages from the book here on my blog, so if you want to get the complete eWorkbook, you can get it here for just $5

If you need more specific one on one support, hire a coach to help you along the journey.

I’m a Certified Biblical Health Coach through Bible Health Institute and able to lead you in health and wellness in a Bible based manner
(as well as a non Bible based way for those who aren’t Christian or don’t want the Biblical aspect, I can still assist you)

Question of the day
What do you give power to in your life?
What do you find tempts you the most?

Back to T theme on Tuesday…
First was the trampoline and now Time

Here are some quick ways to make the change:
Take one step at a time.
Commit!
Focus on the end results that you’ll achieve.
Take the May Health & Fitness Challenge
Hire a coach to help you

Question of the day
What are you ready to change?