With the 2 days of BlogFest behind us, Saturday was an opportunity to get more involved with the larger sessions at IDEA World Fitness Convention. As we were attending BlogFest there was a HUGE expo going on at the same time as well as workout sessions, lectures and training happening. Walking around was the equivalent to being at a convention-sized gym with every trainer and fitness enthusiast there.
Under Armour Workout (and Giveaway)
BlogFest attendees had the inside scoop of an Under Armour workout as part of the I WILL WHAT I WANT campaign, it was an opportunity to get a circuit style workout in with Under Armour athlete and Bay Area rockstar: Shauna Harrison.
Most of us were equipped with the Armour39 Heart Rate Monitor that was given to BlogFest attendees (SCORE) and Shauna was going to put it to the test the only way she knows how: full force and set to fresh hip-hop soundtrack. Girls knows how to put in work. It was an hour-long session that included various stations giving you a full body workout and closed with some yoga-style moves to cool us down… or as Shauna said, gives us an opportunity to forgive the workout she just put us through.
With Larissa — had to rep the UA headband I got at Kasey’s bootcamp the day before.
Runner’s Revenge
Right after that was an outdoor session called Runner’s Revenge with Les Mils, powered by GRIT Cardio. Back-to-back circuit style workouts, what was I thinking? And I’m going to be honest, the Runner’s Revenge title does NOT mean that this workout has anything to do with running. This was bootcamp style workout that kind of ended with some running, but continued with the ass-kicking theme of the morning. Check this workout:
50 Ladder
10 knee tucks, 20 hover climbers, 30 forward leaps, 40 push ups, 50 air squats, with an out-and-back in between each.
Repeat as many times within the time period.
HIIT Trial
Burpees, 3 sets
Repeat as many times within the time period
Summer Games Suicides
Sprint, Shuffle, Forward Leap: up and down a suicide/ladder
Repeat as many times within the time period.
If you are looking for a more detailed recap, check out Katy’s recap here.
My workout group for Runner’s Revenge. Tish (in the tank) was the OVERALL winner… out of EVERYONE. Men and Women in a very competitive field.
Closing Out the Weekend
After these two workouts, I was DONE. I’m glad the other sessions that I had signed up for were lectures. Soon after this I headed for a breakfast which was quickly followed by a shower and nap. Still feeling tired, but slightly refreshed, I walked over to take part in my last two lectures: Assessing, Correcting and Prioritizing Gait in Client Programs with Justin Price and Fitness Writing: Blogs, Websites and Magazines with Amanda Vogel. Both were extremely interesting and full of very useful information. I wish I could go into greater detail on each and if I find a fellow blogger that did, I’ll be sure to link up.
Overall, I had a great time throughout the three days at BlogFest and IDEA World and I’m glad that I was a part of it. I got a chance to meet a lot of my fellow bloggers and fitness enthusiasts and got a chance to hang out with some friends as well. I only see BlogFest getting larger in years to come and I’m happy to have been a part of the inaugural year.
Here is a recap in case you missed it:
Day 1 at BlogFest — all the selfies: includes a fun run, Lorna Jane, Chalene Johnson, and all the bloggers.
Day 2 at BlogFest — yoga, bootcamp and celebrities: includes Blogilates, Jillian Michaels, Tara Stiles, and MORE selfies.
Enter for your chance to win an Armour39 Fitness and HRM
What is it?
Armour39 is a performance heart rate monitor that tracks your heart rate, calories burned, real-time intensity and “WILLpower.” It syncs up with the FREE Under Armour Mobile App that gives you real-time results and can also be paired with MapMyFitness or an Under Armour display watch, sold separately.
Why am I giving it away?
Because I have two — I was fortunate enough to receive one when I worked out with Shauna earlier this year in San Francisco. All 2014 BlogFest attendees received one as a gift — so my good fortune can now be yours. A winner will be randomly selected on September 3 and notified via email. Good Luck!
#IWILLWHATIWANT – see the inspirational video starring Misty Copeland.
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Had never heard of Armour39. Sounds sweet! Thanks for the awesome giveaway opportunity!
Should probably comment with what you actually ASKED for.. my bad. My “WILL” is driven best by running and training with friends. We inspire each other. Pick each other up when we’re down. And push each other passed our limits. That’s what running buddies are all about!
My legs hurt just thinking of those back-to-back workouts. I’m sure the convention center appreciated all of you sweating all over their carpets. ;) What drives my will: getting better and seeing improvement with each week. I love knowing that the hard work that I put into my runs is paying off and I’m running faster!
My will is doing things I never thought I could!
My family drives my will, my motivation, my everything. I want to be heathy as I can for my family
What drives My “WILL” to do my best,….being the biggest example to 3 daughters. Because right now, they want to be “just like mama”.
i feel like i have a whole new reason to workout and stay healthy now that baby is coming. i want to teach him the importance of living a healthy, active life!
Cool! What drives me is to be an active cool mom who experiences life with her kids – snowboarding, running and being able to keep up and teach them a thing or two instead of watching from the sidelines.
my will to workout? to BREATHE–> need my time and just to kick ass. LOL!
This is so cool! I hope someday to go to one of these conferences. Looks like you met some awesome people! I am driven by the goal of running for Great Britain in an international competition. I WILL do it, and I am slowly working my way towards having it in my hands…….it is coming, I can feel it :)
I think I’ve always been driven to do my best – I love the feeling of challening myself and pushing through!
My WILL is proving to myself that I can be better.
I’m excited to try the Armour39. I’m wondering about the battery drain on an iPhone 5. If you run the heart rate monitor, MapMyRun, and listen to music, how does the battery hold up?
My WILL is to push myself even, when things get tough. I’ll make it through it!!
I will so I can get better – whether more fit or just to set a new PR and right now to qualify for Boston!
How fun! Thanks for all the great recaps! And way to go on those back to back workouts!
I was super proud of us doing back to back workouts on Saturday morning! We kick ass! Even if it’s just our own! ;-)
You’re so right! I forgot that was even called Runner’s Revenge! I guess that kind of training could make us better runners, assuming we’d survive! I still have scabs on my elbows from incorrectly doing those mountain climbers on my elbows! Good Times!!!
This was such an awesome workout!! Always fun meeting fellow blogging buddies :)
My will is driven by myself and my training buddies!
My Willpower will power me….or at least I hope.
I drive myself and the satisfaction I get from crossing finish lines!
My will is always challenging myself to a new challenege!
My will is from all the years I spent not doing what I was capable of. I’m constantly driven to be better and not waste a day.
Knowing that I am a representative of fitness and health, I WILL strive to be the best every single day.
That is a crazy workout btw, the runner’s revenge? how much time were you given for each segment?
Excited to try the Armour39!
My will is God’s will…he has brought me though so much and I feel like I can use fitness as a witness :)
Thanks for your reviews!
Love the new Under Armour campaign. Can’t wait to check out Armour39!
My ‘will’ would just be my will to keep going until I can’t. Being an influence for my kids also helps.
My will is to challenge myself and beat. :) as I believe self-motivation is the best motivation.
My will is to be healthy and feel good. When I run I empower myself, feel more confident, and gain energy/perspective.
My will is to be around for a long time to see my babies grow!
My WILL is driven by constantly trying to be better than I was yesterday!
Well this would be great to try! I love Under Armour products?
My drive to be better for my family drives me.
My drive is to push myself to new limits and reach new PRs on long bike rides. It’s so exciting when I see the little trophy show up on my fitness tracker showing that I hit a new PR on a ride!
My will is to prove to myself that I’m stronger than I think!
I’m training for my second half marathon, and also working towards PRs in all my major lifts (Overhead press, bench, Squat, and deadlift!) It’s tough to stay active, but making it part of my daily routine is what keeps me going.
My will is driven by wanting to be a good example for my son.
To be a healthy role model for my children!
The fear of being physically unhealthy as I grow older!
Being a positive role model for my students drives me!
My kids drive me to be my best! I would love to win this!
My will is driven by my fear of failure.
I want to be heathy
My husband and kids drive me to be my best!!
My healthy husband drives my WILL…I have to keep up with him!
Would love to see what this shows when cranking it up hills on long runs!
My will is driven by trying to always keep up with my sister!
My will is driven by learning, listening and loving my son, family and everyone!
Being a healthy role model in my family & being the fittest I can for my own health is my will!
Being a role model for my daughter
Being a better me!
I want my kids to see that its worth t