Summer is coming!

I recently returned from a 2 week trip to Atlanta, GA and was so looking forward to returning to the same warm weather back here in Michigan. Unfortunately, that was not the case. However, I know that the warmer temperatures will be upon us soon and that means tank tops, shorts, sun dresses and bathing suit season will be upon us in no time!

Below is the May Fitness Challenge. This month we are doing our 5-15 minute workouts Every Minute On the Minute (EMOM). EMOM's allow you to do quality work at your own pace. This doesn't mean to take your time, but also not to rush though that you are not completing the movements through their full range of motion. The way it works using the 5 minute EMOM on May 1st as an example: Set your timer and at the first minute you will do 20 push ups (if you have less than 10 seconds rest take 2 reps off and do 18 (or more if necessary). The idea is to leaving you "fighting" for that 10-15 seconds rest (depending on your fitness level and how challenged you want to be. Beginners might want 15-20 seconds rest. Then you wait until the top of the 2nd minute before you do your next set of push ups. If you are able to complete all 20 push ups in the 1 minute, you will have completed 100 pushups in 5 minutes. 

Saturday's are rest days, or can be used as make up days if you happened to miss a day during the week. Sunday's are a great day to get to the grocery store, or fresh food market to do your shopping for the week and then prepare all your meals. I like to boil 1-2 dozen eggs, back a dozen sweet potatoes, grill chicken and fish, cut up fresh vegetables, etc., so that I have prepared meals during the week. 

Visit my Get Fit with Ris Facebook page for more daily inspiration. If you have a question, please do not hesitate to ask. 

Good luck with this months challenge. Find a friend to do it with you too! 

In Health & Fitness,

Marissa