Awesome training (many pics)!

triceps overhead extensions

To be honest, I never thought that I will have a boyfriend who shares my passion for gym. But my dreams came true and now he will be mu husband! 

Later on, I didn't suppose to have friends wind similar interest and passion, but... it came true too! 

bb stiff deadlifts

Four of us had an amazing training yesterday in West London. Another gym to checked! This time Energy gym at Acton.

ass to the grass - wide squats ;)

We made a circuit training and I trained with lovely Ania :) Guys trained on their own hand. Beside new experience, we had a chance to tray Vapor pre-workout from MuscleTech which is a real strong thing! Do not overdo with recommended scoop intake ;) unless you don't want to have heart problems ;)

my favorite exercise for shoulders: bb close grip upright row

 On yesterday'straining we made:

* kettlebell swing for warming up

* db bent over row 

* close grip bb upright rows

* squats

* deadlifts

* calf raises with bb

* db overhead pullover

* shoulder press

* triceps overhead db extensions

* pull-ups (assisted)

* dips (assisted)

db overhead pullover for chest

And after proper training Ania made us delicous (and spicy!!!;)) dinner. It was a dish from Stoppani's recipe: beef stir fry for brown.

It was really great evening, I hope to have more of those here, in London :) As Ania mentioned, we made 2 training programs together but only yesterday we had a chance to train side by side and it was amazing :)

Exploring London - Fitness First Black Label

pic from fitnessfirst.co.uk

As you know, I am new to London. I use this summer time for checking out different fitness clubs and try to find the one proper for me. 

pic from fitnessfirst.co.uk

Last week I had a chance to visit the best Fitness First's club in London - the one on Baker Street (thank you for invitation, Eva!). 
It is a special one because it is the most expensive one and even though you buy a multiclub membership at Fitness First you don't have access to that particular one. You have to member of their club first in order to have a chance to experience all of Black Label's facilities. 
Sounds posh and expensive? Well yes, for sure, but on the other hand the club is amazingly new and fresh!

I like their gym and swimming pool. Club has also great space for circuit training with lots of kettlebells, sand bags as so on.  Aerobic room was for little in my opinion and air conditioning there could be better. However, we had a very nice and creative Zumba class and it reminded me how much I like to teach classes! :) Instructor was very energetic and even though Zumba is not on the top of most intensive sport activities, I sweat out almost 500 kcal! Not bad! ;)

If you are a swimmer who like to train in modern club, this one might be perfect for you. Location is also great, near Hyde Park so you can always have a lunch outside after your training, as we did :)

In action! (many pictures!)

little zumba!

Today we had a happening at my workplace. We performed short choreography in the middle of shopping centre to encourage new customers to sign to out gym.

step choreography

It was so much fun! Essence of what I love about being fitness instructor! :)

toning part, exercises with dumbells

and zumba again! :)

and a group photo after show - with Marit, Hanne and Lise :)

Best gifts ever!

Jupiii! I had to be very good girl this year because Santa brought me awesomeee gifts!

My beloved presented me the best thing ever - compression thights 2XU!!! 

I am unbelievable happy becouse of this gift!

Why this thights are so special? 

They provide optimal flexibility and movement during workouts, they are designed to supports hamstrings, quads, abductors, glutes, and calves. 

What is more, they regulates body temperature to keep you cool on warm days and warm on cool day.

Together with cool training clothes I 've got the best book about strenght training - strenght training anathomy, the same I advice here.  

So happy! :)

Holy moly! Oatmeal day!

I am lucky to live in a country where there is a 'oatmeal day' celebrated! And it is a serious occasion for celebration here! :D
Porridge has on old tradition in Norway. The old-school one is made from oats/flour, fat milk,  cream and butter. Now there is no need to do it with so many fat in it. Fat milk and cream was replaced by yoghurt, kefir, quark or protein powder. 

Kristine's porridge from dedication.blogg.no

Kristine's Weber porridge from kriweb.no

 Norwegian has different ways of making their own oatmeal these days. And by that they choose one of the healthiest breakfast to start their day!

Today, completely unintentionally I celebrate this day by having oatmeal for dinner ;) 

My "dinner" which fits perfectly today's "oatmeal day" ;)

I didn't have time to prepare proper dish, so I only put some oats, protein powder, goi fruits and apple into lunchbox and it it on my way to Sport og Mosjon.
After consuming it, I found out that there is an oatmeal day ;)

Party food 2

A friend visit in out house is always a reason to prepare something interesting to eat :)

 

 Today I served meat stuffed mushrooms and salmon sandwiches.

Grill it! and photosession

Great day! I started Saturday very early today, at 6 am! That's because of fitness photosession which I had with Aleksander Eilertsen. Soon I can share some pictures on the blog :)

 

Legs,arms&abs training afterwards!

* barbell squat
* deadlift
* sitting calf raise
* hip abduction
* hip adduction
* one arm triceps extension
* cable pushdown
* push sit up
* leg hip raises

 

And for dinner little grilled stuff - loin of pork and vegetables served with roasted sweat potatoes :)

Shopping!

In H&M they have a pretty new sport clothes collection :)

And that's a proof that shopping makes happy :)

Party food

 Few simple pary-dishesh to prepare when you don't have time to cook and lovely guest are coming in the evening :)

Camembert&blue cheese with walnuts and grapes

Cous cous&shrimps salad with sesame dressing

Kabanos (dry polish sausage) with camembert cheese and grapes

Bruschetta with fresh basil and ruccola