Archive for February, 2010
Maximum Muscle Confusion and more Targeted Toning!!
Posted by admin in Powerfit Harmony™ Thursday, 18 February 2010 22:14 3 Comments
***Don’t forget to send your success story and pictures to ask@StephanieHuckabee.com and I’ll send you a free Harmony kit before they’re even available on QVC!!***
What does this title mean? It’s the short answer to what makes PowerFit HARMONY something you’ll want to get your hands on when it becomes available on QVC on April 9th! When I had the opportunity to share more of my workout techniques, I literally sat down with a notebook and imagined what I would do with a client if I could just move in with her for about a month…What would she eat? What kind of motivation and encouragement would she need? How could I get more out of her training while still keeping her workout time low and the movements comfortable?? …. And that’s how PowerFit HARMONY was born! After I looked over my sketches there it was - max out muscle confusion and go for more targeting within muscle groups – and your body can’t help but get in better shape while you lose weight! I also took a little longer to build patterns so that the workouts are even easier to follow but did so without taking away from the intensity. You get a balanced workout that truly hits all parts of your body – upper body, lower body, the push muscles, the pull muscles (more on those later), three different cardio workouts and three different core and balance workouts… (that’s 10 different workouts!!!)
I’ll share more about PowerFit HARMONY over the upcoming weeks, but in the mean time, if you have any questions at all feel free to ask right here on the blog or catch me over on Facebook!
Have a great weekend and don’t forget to get in some “active living” by making a choice that will improve your fitness… play outside with the kids, build an indoor obstacle course if you’re snowed in, or park in the back of the parking lot at church on Sunday… make the choice to MOVE!!! It’s a gift and blessing to be able to participate in fitness!
God bless and see you soon!
steph
Calling YOUR Success Stories for QVC!!
Posted by admin in QVC Thursday, 11 February 2010 09:58 No Comments
I’m excited to share that I’m officially launching my new PowerFit series, PowerFit HARMONY on QVC shortly!! I’m looking for testimonials to present on-air, so if you’d like to be considered, please email the following information to ask@stephaniehuckabee.com and put “Success Story” in the subject line:
Beginning Date:
Beginning Weight:
Ending Date:
Ending Weight:
Height:
Exercise Regimen:
Meal plan or eating program that was followed:
Please attach two pictures in jpeg format: one before, and one after.
If your success story is selected, I’ll contact you with the official form needed for airing on QVC and a request for your address as I’ll be sending YOU your very own PowerFit HARMONY kit!! The deadline is March 10th but please get in your information ASAP as I have limited quantities of PowerFit HARMONY kits available and I don’t want you to miss out!!
And when we have the air dates confirmed, I’ll pass that information along as well so you can be sure to tune in and see your pictures LIVE on QVC!
Have a great day and can’t wait to hear from you!
steph
Just Starting Out with PowerFit?? Welcome!
Posted by admin in Beginner Tips, PowerFit™ Sunday, 7 February 2010 21:32 No Comments
I wanted to take a moment to extend a special welcome to those of you who just picked up PowerFit last week when I was on QVC! As I said on air, I am here to cheer you on and support you in any way I can as you take positive steps toward healthy living. You can reach me by email at ask@StephanieHuckabee.com, by posting a comment here in the blog, or by heading over to the Forum section where you’ll be able to reach out to others who have made the decision to make fitness part of their lives. I’m also on Facebook so feel free to friend me!
Your body is a miracle no matter what kind of condition you may be in right this second. Take a breath and try to comprehend just how fearfully and wonderfully you are made… When you think about all of the intricate, amazing, wondrous processes that take place every single second that your body is functioning on planet earth, it makes the decision to take care of yourself a little easier!
Take a look below for some tips on getting started and CONGRATULATIONS on taking another step toward healthy living!
How should I get started?
Watch each workout first so that you’re familiar with the moves. Every single instructor has his or her own workout lingo, so if you’ve never done one of my workouts before we need to make sure that we’re speaking the same language!
Is there a rotation guide that I should follow?
Since PowerFit is a split workout, each day you focus on different areas of the body. This means that you can easily change up the order of the workouts or even combine workouts if you’d like to. However, I created the PowerFit system training just as the DVDs are labeled:
Day 1 is Legs and Shoulders
Day 2 is Cardio
Day 3 is Chest/Triceps/Butt
Day 4 is Back/Biceps/Thighs
Day 5 is core/abs
This is the order that most people follow Monday through Friday. This keeps things organized and makes sure that you cover each muscle group appropriately throughout the week. You can certainly change things up to suit you, but I’ve found that this is a balanced approach to exercise.
Can I do more than one workout in a day?
Because each workout has a different focus, you can combine workouts without worrying about overtraining.
I’m pregnant so can I do PowerFit? You always need to get clearance from you physician first, but as long as you listen to your body and avoid moves that aren’t recommended during pregnancy PowerFit can be part of your healthy pregnancy.
How do I modify PowerFit to make my workout more challenging? To make the workouts more challenging simply grip the band so that the tension is tighter. You can also add power to moves that I demonstrate in low impact mode. Also, make sure you’re always getting a full range of motion with your motions to be sure you’re pushing yourself appropriately as you train. You can also do pushups and planks only on your toes to take things up a notch.
Can I use weights with PowerFit?
You can certainly use dumbbells or other forms of resistance such as ankle weights if you would like. Obviously there are some moves that will ONLY work with a band, but you can use other fitness tools for the more general moves such as squats and lat row.
How do I modify PowerFit to make my workout less challenging?
To make the workouts less challenging, try doing the moves without the band or keep the tension light in your grip positioning. The band included is long enough for you to lessen the tension as you perform the moves.
Do you have any modifications available on video?
I do! Simply click on the link “PowerFit 101 Videos” which is in the “Categories” list to your right under the Facebook box, and choose the workout you’d like to know more about. And if you have a specific move you need me to demo for you, just send me a message and I’ll do my best to get it on the site for you!
Do I need to do my own warm-ups and cool-downs?
You don’t need to do additional warm-ups and cool-downs with PowerFit. Each workout begins with a warm-up specifically targeting the focus muscle groups you’ll be targeting that day. The cool-downs also are designed to stretch the areas that you’ve worked.
Can I use PowerFit with other fitness activies or programs?
Absolutely! I hear from runners, walkers and swimmers who love that they can get in their strength trainign component in just 20 minutes with PowerFit to compliment their regular routines. Others have mixed PowerFit up with walking DVDs or yoga workouts. My goal is for you to take charge of your fitness, so take ownership and mix this up any way that you’d like to help you reach your goals.
How important is nutrition?
Proper nutrition is CRITICAL!! You can’t get great results without making wise decisions about your food choices. I’m not a gourmet chef and I’m a huge fan of coupons, so what you see in the meal plan that comes with PowerFit is meals which are both easy to prepare and won’t break the bank. And they taste good as I do believe we also need to honor our tastebuds as God gave them to us for a reason! The only thing I’ll add on the meal plan is that usually my kids get an additiona carbohydrate/starch, but otherwise this is how the whole family eats.
What if I have a question that you haven’t answered here?
Simply ask! My goal is to help YOU!!
I hope that you’ve found these FAQ’s helpful and that you’re off to a wonderful start this week! Stay tuned either via the blog or on Facebook for the latest updates on new release information coming soon!!
steph
OWN your fitness!!
Are you overwhelmed by all the information out there concerning fitness? Do you feel like the more you learn, the more you really don’t know? I recently received an email from one of our Navy members who is serving in Japan and she wrote about this very issue. And she’s not alone! It’s very easy to get lost in the maze of information out there with so many options on methods, nutrition and fitness tools, so it’s extremely important that you learn firsthand what works best for YOU – and here are some tips to help you do just that.
- Make a mental decision to own your fitness. Be an active learner taking in all the information you can and don’t be afraid to look into new fitness strategies. Keep some sort of journal where you can keep track of how your body responds when you try something new. This way you’ll have your very own “Owner’s Manual” for your fitness life.
- Mix and Match! Mix up your workouts to match the reality of your life. I love hearing how people are mixing up their PowerFit workouts. Initially I recommend that you do the programs 5 days in a row and just follow the arrangement of how the DVDs are numbered, but don’t be afraid to change up the order. I’ve heard from some people who prefer to do DVD2 (Cardio) on Mondays to kick off their week and others who like to wrap up on Fridays with it. Some people would rather do 40 minutes 3 times a week so they double up and just workout Monday, Wednesday and Friday and add in an extra cardio day or core fusion day…It doesn’t matter when you do it – just do it! I’ve heard from other people who also like to mix up PowerFit with running, walking or swimming programs. Strength workouts are critical to fitness and PowerFit provides a great way to round out other forms of training which may be missing a total body strengthening angle..
- Create your own diet plan respecting your taste buds and the laws of physics!! First of all, God gave us taste buds for a reason so there’s no need to deprive yourself of your favorite foods in moderation. Secondly, no matter how you slice and dice it, 3500 calories is what scientifically creates a pound so in order to lose weight you need to find a way to get in about 3500 less of them a week. Passing up the unhealthy, processed foods takes a LOT less time than putting in hours and hours of working out to create a 3500 calorie deficit. Try different healthy eating plans – there are more to choose from than I could ever list – and work toward a good balance of lean protein, quality carbs and healthy fats. The foods included with the PowerFit meal plan are what I really prefer to eat and I developed it over years of just trying what works best on me.
- Make it clear to others that fitness matters to you! When you take ownership of your fitness life, you have powerful motivation to stick to your plans. As I’ve said before, you can blame a lot of things on other people – but when it comes to your health in terms of working out and healthy food choices, YOU are solely responsible – and that’s a lot of power! Let your family and friends know that fitness is important to you – and you’ll certainly be a positive influence on them. And parents are modeling every single day what they believe about fitness – whether good or bad. What are your kids seeing? Do they think that it matters at all that they take care of their bodies?
You have the awesome responsibility of taking care of your body, honoring your physical existence, and treating your health with respect…It’s up to you as no one else can do it for you… I hope you’ll step into full ownership and savor all the joys that come with recognizing that you’ve got all the power you need to live a healthy, fit life!
Have a wonderful week and OWN YOUR FITNESS!!
steph
