The Final Results

I meant to get this up yesterday, but better late then never :)

As you are probably aware, Bill and Paula Coates are this years winners of the Biggest MOOser 2011.  It was a very close contest but in the end the married couple pulled through to be crowned the victors.

So I've had a few people email me asking to see before and after pictures of the contestants.  Well I have that as well as the results for you now.  Check them out:

Abby Smith and Rita Moulton

  

  

Rita and Abby were a very supportive team losing almost 18 combined inches, 20 pounds and 4.6% body fat.  Abby gained a huge amount of confidence while Rita is off 2/3 of her medication and blood sugar is getting better and better every day.  They have changed their lives forever.

Stephanie Bowen and Laurie Fisher

  

   

Team Fisher/Bowen probably had the most fun personality of the groups but brought their A Game every day.  Together they lost 44 pounds (Laurie losing 26), 7.6% body fat (Laurie losing 4.5%), and 22.75 inches (Stephanie losing the most of all MOOsers with 14.25).  Their MOOser journey has concluded but their life journey has just begun.

Andrea Machado and Lynn Brochu

  

   

Lynn and Andrea were two others who brought a light side to the group.  They were vocal in an encouraging and supportive way.  Their no BS attitude was refreshing and brought a dynamic to the group that probably no one else could.  Together they lost 46.8 pounds (22 by Andrea, 24 by Lynn),  

6.8% Body fat (Andrea lost 5.3%), and 22.25 inches (both losing at least 11).  Their numbers show consistency and commitment and that's just what they did and will continue to do.  They were this years runners up.

The Biggest MOOsers 2011

Bill and Paula Coates

  

      

Bill and Paula were eachother's rocks from the beginning.  Bill the vocal one, Paula the 'silent assassin'.  Bill started off a man on fire with his effort while Paula took a little more time to feel out what exactly this was all about.  However, this was short lived as Paula caught up to Bill  quickly and often overtook him, especially on Cardio Days.  Together they were an amazing team to watch and emulated the true meaning of partners.  Together they lost 78.5 pounds (Bill losing the most of all MOOsers by losing 52.5 in 12 weeks which is a MOOser record, Paula losing 26), 9.4% body fat (Bill losing 6.3% most of all MOOsers), and 19.5 inches (Bill losing 11.75).  They are the winners of the competition but more importantly have their lives back and have inspired so many more along the way.  Thanks guys for making the most of an opportunity and not only empowering yourselves but empowering so many others.

Final Days

Moosers is winding to a close for 2011.  The friendships and memories will stick with each and every one of them forever.

The results and what they have learned in 12 short weeks will too, be with them forever.  Monday April 18th will be the show on MOO92 where the winner will be crowned, but all of the MOOsers have had dramatic transformations.  And it is the truth where I have no idea who is in the lead or will win this competition.

Today is a bit of a different post because we had a little fun.  The two videos are a little shot of the fun we had on Friday.  It was train the trainer day but also just a reflection of the friendship and camaradarie we have gained over the past 12 weeks.  Enjoy and be sure to tune in Monday:

Final Week: Wednesdays Workout

Meant to post this last night but forgot my camera in Derby.

Workout was Tabata Extra and took it up a notch with a few new exercises.  The Moosers rocked it out without batting an eye.

Here's the workout

1. Battleropes
Ring Row Hold

2. Band Squat Punches
Bulgarian Split Squats

3. Valslide Hill Climbers
TRX Push ups

40 seconds of work 20 seconds rest.  Complete 4 sets of each in alternating format.

Here's the video:

Two days left, two workouts, its winding down and I don't know who's more excited to hear the results, me or the MOOsers.

Week 12: Hell Week

Last night I termed this week to be Hell Week for the MOOsers.  The final week before the final measurements to determine the winner of the Biggest MOOser 2011.

We started off this week with a bang with Tabata 15:15

Two circuits each performing 25 rounds

A. Band Planks/Push ups
Kettlebell Super Deadlift

B. Double DB Snatch
Burpees

Here's the video of the effort:

Well sorry video won't upload, but it is on Facebook :)

Just a few more days, every workout, every meal, every decision counts.  Who will win?

Bells and Body

A Dirty Dozen workout today.

I took todays workout and put a different spin on it, meaning I chose different exercises than I normally would.  I'm literally trying to throw everything at these MOOsers but they aren't flinching.  Nothing is going to stop them, and they have a week and a half left before the next winner is crowned.

Here's todays workout:

Bells and body

Kettlebell Deadlift Burpee
Overhead Squat Hold
Suitcase Deadlift
Push up Plank
Hand to Hand Swings
Weighted Sit up

Round 1 30 seconds each
Round 2 45 seconds each
Round 3 60 seconds each
Round 4 45 seconds each
Round 5 30 seconds each

Here's the video of the work:

Week 11: Dirty 30

What a way to start off Week 11.  Two weeks left!

Todays workout was Dirty 30, a serious mental challenge.  Here is what they did:

30 Pronated Rows
30 TRX Assisted Lunge Jumps
30 Walking Goblet Squats
15 Push ups 3 second hold
30 Kettlebell Swings
30 Burpees
15 Box Jumps
30 Push Press
30 Lateral Shuffles

Complete the list twice.

The MOOsers worked very hard, not sure if any finished two rounds, but they really have come so far since the beginning.

Here's a video of todays workout:

Just two weeks before the winners are crowned.  I can tell you now its going to be a tough decision because they all are growing as people but losing fast!

Monday Legs and Lungs: Week 10!

Three weeks left!

Let's hit it hard!

Legs and Lungs

50 Sky and Ground Squats
40 Lateral Goblet Squats
30 Lateral Step ups
20 Assisted Pistols
10 Broad Jump Burpees
25 Squat Press
10 Broad Jump Burpees
20 Assisted Pistols
30 Lateral Step ups
40 Lateral Goblet Squats
50 Sky and Ground Squats

Complete the list once.

Here's yesterdays video:

So much strength, so much endurance, so much drive, so much heart.  I can't say enough about the transformation these moosers have experienced physically, emotionally, and psychologically

Bringin' it on Friday Tabata

Freaky Fat Loss Friday proved to not be just a name today...well I guess it does every Friday

Today's workout was Tabata Extra with 40 seconds of work 20 seconds rest and repeating each exercise in alternating fashion four times at each station.  Here are the exercises:

1. Kettlebell Swings
Rows

2. Battleropes
Renegade Row Plus

3. Overhead Split Squats
Sky and Ground Squats

Here's the video footage:

Ending Week 9.  Mark your calendars for Monday April 18th and tune into the MOO92 morning show as the winner and finale of the Biggest MOOser will be announced that day.  Big prizes in store for the winners and right now it is literally anyone's race!

Dice, Dice, give me more dice!

Roll the Dice today!  A camper favorite!

And mine too, check out number 3!  That was a blast

Start each round with 30 Jump Switch

1's- Hand Step ups x 15 each side
2's- Jumping Pull ups/Band Pull ups x15
3's- Bens Choice x 15
4's- Kettlebell Deadlift x 15
5's- Burpee Speed Row x 15
6's- Walking Goblet Squats x 15

Each round consists of 30 Jump Switch and two rolls of the dice.  Continue this with your partner for 25 minutes.

Here's the video of todays workout:

Tomorrow, cardio changes...again :)  Hope you are prepared MOOsers!

Cardio Tuesday and Monday video

Cardio Day today and I also have, as promised, yesterday's video footage.

Mary has taken over the Cardio Days on Tuesday and Thursday and has really taken the Moosers to new heights with their endurance and fat loss efforts.

Todays workout: 30:30 for 6 rounds

Lateral Shuffle Burpee
Superman Speed Rows
Box Squats
Sprints


And here is yesterdays video of the awesome effort.

Oh, and by the way, heads up MOOsers, cardio is going into stage three :)  Get ready for Thursday ;)

Week 9: The Home Stretch

I wish I hadn't forgotten my camera at the studio today, as I got some good shots of the MOOsers killing From Russia with Love!

This workout wasn't for the weak and the MOOsers have proven their worthiness time and time again, and today was no different.

Todays workout was From Russia with Love
50 seconds of work 10 seconds transition.  Rest after completing five exercises, repeat for 5 rounds

Kettlebell Swings
Weighted T Push ups
Windmills
Kettlebell High Pull
Goblet Kneel to Stand

I"ll have to post the video tomorrow.  Three weeks left MOOsers! :)

Freaky Strength Fat Loss Friday

Wow, what an effort today.

I was seriously impressed with the weight selection and intensity.  Sure the goal was strength, but strength with a cardio twist just to make it extra nasty :)

Four Rounds of:

Double Kettlebell Squats
Squat Press
Snatch
Renegade Rows
Kettlebell Swings

They were recommended to up their weights because the circuit was 30 seconds of work 45 seconds recovery.  Plenty of time to recover (in theory only) and prepare for the next station.  Like I said, they rose to the challenge and without a doubt got stronger today.

Here's the video proof:

Vegas style Bootcamp

Deck of Cards was todays workout, a camper favorite.

And the MOOsers kicked butt, noting how much they have improved since the last time they did this workout.

A quick note on a success today.  Paula performed her Bilevel planks without letting her knees touch the ground.  A huge success for her as she has struggled with upper body strength since day one.

Here was the workout:

Hearts- Weighted Sky and Ground  Squats
Diamonds- Kettlebell Swings
Spades- Bilevel Planks
Clubs- Single Leg Bent Over Rows
Face Cards- 10 reps
Aces-11reps
Joker-10 reps of each exercise
3's- WILD- choose exercise do 15 reps

Complete the Deck- everyone completed the deck and kept going!

Here's the video of todays workout:

Week 8: Time to Step it up a notch

It seems like I'm always saying that, but today, I brought it, and the MOOsers responded very well.

There's something about this year's group because they have been more resilient and have impressed me more than the past two years of MOOsers.  There are some serious contenders here and this competition is going to be right down to the wire!

Todays workout: Tabata

20 seconds of work 10 seconds rest.  Repeat 8 rounds

1. Push ups
2. Bodyweigh Squats
3. Rows
4. Burpees

All bodyweight, but don't be deceived.  This one even tested the most veteran bootcampers.

Here is the video:

Saturday Dice

Roll the Dice workout today, definitely a Camper favorite.

Pairing up in teams, campers will perform 30 Frog hops then roll the dice twice to see what exercises they will perform.  They repeat this process for 25 minutes. Here were the exercises:

1's- Pledge Push ups x 15
2's- Pull ups/Jump Pull ups/Rows x 15
3's- Wipers x 15 each side
4's- TRX Assisted Pistols x 15 per leg
5's- Kettlebell Swings x 15
6's- Weighted Sky and Ground Squats x 15


Here's the video footage of todays workout:

Listen closely as Paula 'gives it back' to Bill after so many workouts of it happening the opposite way.  Too funny!

Bring the Noise Friday

Great workout by the MOOsers today.  Started a little slow but kicked in gear very quickly.

Today we took a typical bootcamp workout and made it a little less nice :)

Todays workout was 30:20 instead of 30:30, so same amount of work but less rest.

Here is the workout:

Kettlebell Super Deadlift
Lateral Shuffle Burpee
Broad Jump Burpee
See Saw Walking Press
Rows

Complete 5 rounds

Long Time No See

So this week I've been slacking on my blog posts...

Monday we canceled due to the crazy weather, and yesterday Mary put the MOOsers through a tough cardio day.

Today I wanted to push them a bit and push them with some different exercises...a strength cardio circuit.

When combining strength and cardio, it makes for a very tough workout because you are pushing a moderate to heavy resistance plus you are pushing the pace to complete as many reps as possible.  That makes for a deadly combination :)

Here was the workout:

Tire Flips
Deadlift with 95 pounds
Kettlebell Rope Pull of 88 pounds
Farmers Carry of at least 62 pounds in each hand
Sled Push
Double Ring Rows

30 seconds of work 30 seconds rest for four rounds.  Here's the video of these workouts

The Halfway Results are In

Ok, the time you've all been waiting for.

Who's winning and how are all the moosers doing?

Well I won't waste any time, I'll get right to it.

Here are the halfway pictures and the before picture comparisons:

Abby Before and Six Weeks

 

Rita Before and Six Weeks

   

Lynn Before and Six Weeks

   

Andrea Before and Six Weeks

   

Bill Before and Six Weeks

   

Paula Before and Six Weeks

  

Laurie Before and Six Weeks

  

Stephanie Before and Six Weeks

   

Some impressive changes in the befores and the six week mark.  As for the competition here are the standings of the four remaining teams:

Team Bill and Paula Coates: 47.75

Team Stephanie and Laurie: 47.45

Team Lynn and Andrea: 35.35

Team Rita and Abby: 25.95

It is the closest competition we have ever had!  Some of the highlights are:

Bill losing 17 pounds so far

Laurie losing 13 pounds

Stephanie losing 9.75 inches

Bill losing 8.75 inches

Laurie losing 4% body fat

Andrea losing 3% body fat

Rita cutting her medication in half (insulin and blood pressure)

All of the teams have really killed the first six weeks.  One of the secrets is the intensity of their workouts in bootcamp as well as Cardio Days.  Here's a description of the Cardio Day some of the MOOsers just did on Thursday:

These next six weeks are going to fly by and it is literally anyones ball game

Time and Strength

Todays workout is one of my favorites.

It's called Every 2 for 20 and it takes a combination of speed and strength to complete.

The two, speed and strength go together very well when talking intensity :)

Here was the workout today:

Kettlebell Swings x 10
Unilateral Squat Press x 5
Unilateral Squat Press x 5
Tuck Jumps/Jump Squats x 5
Push ups x 10

Every two minutes a new round starts.  Complete the list in two minutes or less.  If you complete in less than two minutes, the time remaining is your rest.  Repeat for 10 rounds.

The video evidence:

Some of the MOOsers measured today and took halfway pictures but I'm not telling the results yet :)  Stay tuned for all the MOOsers to be measured and see how well they are doing!

Cardio Cardio and more cardio

Short post today.

Thanks to Mary for teaching Cardio Day Tuesday:

Workout today was 30 seconds of work 30 seconds rest for 6 rounds or 24 minutes

Sprints
Burpees
Squat Press
Hill Climbers

Reminder that halfway pictures and measurements as well as who is winning (yes remember the competition :) will be posted by the end of this week, stay tuned!