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    Quality rounds. As many as possible in 12 minutes. Quality rounds. As many as possible in 12 minutes.

Another from the HFP Bodyweight-Only plan.

Lateral hops x 10 (5 per side)
Pike push-up x 10
Jumping lunge x 10 (5 per side)
Plank shoulder taps x 10 per side
#humanfitproject #bodyweightworkout #hiitworkout
    15 minutes. Full body EMOM. Another from the HFP 15 minutes. Full body EMOM.

Another from the HFP Bodyweight-Only plan.

Perform the following exercises every minute for 15 minutes. Rest for the remaining amount of time between minutes. 

Minute 1, 6, 11: Jumping jack x 50
Minute 2, 7, 12: Glute bridge x 40
Minute 3, 8, 13: Sit-up x 25
Minute 4, 9, 14: Squat thrust x 15
Minute 5, 10, 15: Push-up mountain climber x 10

#humanfitproject #bodyweightworkout #emomworkout
    A STANDARD MOBILITY & RECOVERY WORKOUT You could A STANDARD MOBILITY & RECOVERY WORKOUT

You could do this every single day, especially on non-training days.

From the HFP Bodyweight-Only workout plan.

Walk-out to plank and walk back x 5
Thread the needle x 5 each side
Scorpion x 5 each side
Cossack squat x 5 each side
Seated twist x 30 second each side

Rest as needed. Repeat 3x each. #humanfitproject #recoveryworkout #mobilityworkout #recoveryday #strenghttraining
    It’s that time of year. Looking for a personal t It’s that time of year. Looking for a personal trainer?

If you’re a disciplined self-starter, then one of our many HFP workout plans (or premium programs) can put you on your way, but if you need hands-on attention, nothing will ever beat an IRL personal trainer. Finding the right one can be tricky.

Go to humanfitproject.com for our new piece on how to do it. #humanfitproject #personaltrainer #personaltraining #strengthtraining #specialization #fitpros
    Our Bodyweight-Only Workout Plan is now available! Our Bodyweight-Only Workout Plan is now available!

Whether you’re still avoiding the gym or plan to start traveling again in 2021, you’ll want these workouts in your back pocket.

It’s 3 full body workouts you can follow on non-consecutive days with supplemental cardio, warm-up, and recovery workout suggestions for the remainder of the week.

Go to humanfitproject.com for the full plan. #humanfitproject #bodyweightworkout #bodyweightplan #athomeworkout
    Is 2021 going to be the year of your major transfo Is 2021 going to be the year of your major transformation? Here’s what it takes:

- Aspiration and focus
- Drive and discipline
- Patience and perseverance

Go to humanfitproject.com for the full story. #humanfitproject #discipline #newyearresolution #workout
    The slow and steady return to barbell squats and l The slow and steady return to barbell squats and lunges. #humanfitproject
    COMING SOON: heavy weights and more free programmi COMING SOON: heavy weights and more free programming. Link in bio for ways to restart. #humanfitproject #strengthtraining
    👊Lower Body with @kafetters! Do AMQRAP (as man 👊Lower Body with @kafetters!

Do AMQRAP (as many quality reps as possible) for each exercise, rest for 30 seconds. At the end of each round, rest for 2 minutes, repeat for a total of 3-4 rounds.

Quadruped Hip Thrust to Leg Kick
Single Leg Hip Hinge to Jump/Knee Drive
Squat to Lunge Step-Back

For quality fitness content, give Aleisha a follow @kafetters !
    Let’s restart together! Sign up for our brand ne Let’s restart together! Sign up for our brand new 4-week training bundle. It’s got everything you need before your gym opens, and once it does. Includes: our diet book and 4 semi-private workouts on ZOOM. 👉To learn more, tap the “The 4-Week Restart Training Bundle” in our BIO. #humanfitproject #workoutroutine #workoutplans #fitnessplans
    💦 Full Body HIIT with @kafetters. Do each exer 💦 Full Body HIIT with @kafetters.

Do each exercise for 30 seconds, rest for 15. At the end of each round, rest for 1 minute, repeat for a total of 3-4 rounds.

Plank Skier Hop
Single-Leg Hip Hinge to I, Y, T
Tempo Dead-Stop Pushup
Plyo Pulse Bulgarian Split Squat

To work with Aleisha, give her a follow: @kafetters! #humanfitproject #bodyweightworkout #hiitworkout #outdoorworkout #athomeworkout #cscs #personaltrainers #shestrong
    Total Body Strength with @k.minatraining and a hea Total Body Strength with @k.minatraining and a heavy kettlebell.

Tempo Goblet Squat (tempo: 351) x 3
Clean to Press x 2 each
Kickstand Row (tempo: 331) x 3 each

Perform each exercise on both sides before moving on to the next. Complete 3 - 5 rounds.
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.
.
.
.
.
#humanfitproject #kettlebellworkout #kbworkout #kbtraining #beachworkout #strengthtraining #functionalfitness #fitpros
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FAQ: How often can I have a cheat meal?

May 26, 2019

It depends on where you are in terms of understanding how certain foods work (or don’t work) with your body. Right out the gate: If you’re happy with your physique and ability to perform in your sport of choice, then cheat whenever you’d like. Congrats — you’ve got it all figured out. However, if you’ve been struggling a bit with your weight or aren’t feeling your best, then maybe it’s worth taking a closer look at what you’re doing.

For a complete beginner, there are probably two schools of thought for this particular instance.

The first thought is to give yourself a break from time to time. Let’s say a single cheat meal every week is acceptable. Maybe a cheat meal every two weeks. Maybe it’s more frequent than that, or less frequent than that. This particular approach might work for you if don’t want to deprive yourself of things you enjoy. However, things get difficult when it comes down to defining what depriving yourself is vs. simply doing what you need to do to make the changes you want to make. Are you depriving yourself? Or are you just making an excuse to eat the junk you want? Only you can truly answer that question. But if you’re not seeing the changes you want then your eating plan isn’t necessarily working. Could that be the “cheat meal”? It’s possible. But it’s also very possible it’s your overall approach to eating that needs reevaluating. Read our piece on intuitive eating for lean muscle and our piece on the 6 steps to make your diet work for you.

You may also like: The 25 best muscle-building foods

The second thought (and my preferred thought) is to NOT CHEAT for a predetermined amount of time. Let’s say no cheat meals for two months. Again, this is for complete beginners or anyone that really can’t seem to figure the whole “eating right” thing out.

Here’s one reason why to take this approach:

If you’re a complete beginner and you’re not happy with the way you feel, perform, or look, then you need to learn how to use food as fuel and nourishment first, then the treats and indulgences can come. You should be figuring out how much food you should be eating, what the different macronutrients are, how those macronutrients work in the body, what’s the right ratio for you, etc., etc. When cheating is RESTRICTED for two months that gives you a significant period of time to figure things out on the most basic level without any random variables thrown in. For example, did you have a single cheat meal? Or was it in fact actually cheat meals? Do you have a ballpark idea on what was in those cheat meals? Do you know how any of that actually factors in? Honestly, you can make it two months eating the bare essentials, then slowly start reintroducing other things.

Here’s another reason to take this approach:

You will be amazed at how much you might stop craving certain things after you’ve stopped consuming them. Eating things like sugar or fat will make you want more sugar or fat. (Here’s a strong argument for why sugar and fat trick the brain into wanting more, if you don’t believe it.) Cut out “cheats” for two months, and you might not even care about a cheat meal. Or at least cheat a whole lot less and mindfully indulge instead. (See the pizza above, which came over a super-long day of working out. And yes, every bite was enjoyed.)

DISCLAIMER: This is a personal opinion. Like most things fitness and nutrition-related, there are many different approaches. Take it or leave it.

If you’re looking for custom workout and nutrition programming, check out HFP’s new exclusive service at DigitalFitnessAdvisor.com

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    Quality rounds. As many as possible in 12 minutes. Quality rounds. As many as possible in 12 minutes.

Another from the HFP Bodyweight-Only plan.

Lateral hops x 10 (5 per side)
Pike push-up x 10
Jumping lunge x 10 (5 per side)
Plank shoulder taps x 10 per side
#humanfitproject #bodyweightworkout #hiitworkout
    15 minutes. Full body EMOM. Another from the HFP 15 minutes. Full body EMOM.

Another from the HFP Bodyweight-Only plan.

Perform the following exercises every minute for 15 minutes. Rest for the remaining amount of time between minutes. 

Minute 1, 6, 11: Jumping jack x 50
Minute 2, 7, 12: Glute bridge x 40
Minute 3, 8, 13: Sit-up x 25
Minute 4, 9, 14: Squat thrust x 15
Minute 5, 10, 15: Push-up mountain climber x 10

#humanfitproject #bodyweightworkout #emomworkout
    A STANDARD MOBILITY & RECOVERY WORKOUT You could A STANDARD MOBILITY & RECOVERY WORKOUT

You could do this every single day, especially on non-training days.

From the HFP Bodyweight-Only workout plan.

Walk-out to plank and walk back x 5
Thread the needle x 5 each side
Scorpion x 5 each side
Cossack squat x 5 each side
Seated twist x 30 second each side

Rest as needed. Repeat 3x each. #humanfitproject #recoveryworkout #mobilityworkout #recoveryday #strenghttraining
    It’s that time of year. Looking for a personal t It’s that time of year. Looking for a personal trainer?

If you’re a disciplined self-starter, then one of our many HFP workout plans (or premium programs) can put you on your way, but if you need hands-on attention, nothing will ever beat an IRL personal trainer. Finding the right one can be tricky.

Go to humanfitproject.com for our new piece on how to do it. #humanfitproject #personaltrainer #personaltraining #strengthtraining #specialization #fitpros
    Our Bodyweight-Only Workout Plan is now available! Our Bodyweight-Only Workout Plan is now available!

Whether you’re still avoiding the gym or plan to start traveling again in 2021, you’ll want these workouts in your back pocket.

It’s 3 full body workouts you can follow on non-consecutive days with supplemental cardio, warm-up, and recovery workout suggestions for the remainder of the week.

Go to humanfitproject.com for the full plan. #humanfitproject #bodyweightworkout #bodyweightplan #athomeworkout
    Is 2021 going to be the year of your major transfo Is 2021 going to be the year of your major transformation? Here’s what it takes:

- Aspiration and focus
- Drive and discipline
- Patience and perseverance

Go to humanfitproject.com for the full story. #humanfitproject #discipline #newyearresolution #workout
    The slow and steady return to barbell squats and l The slow and steady return to barbell squats and lunges. #humanfitproject
    COMING SOON: heavy weights and more free programmi COMING SOON: heavy weights and more free programming. Link in bio for ways to restart. #humanfitproject #strengthtraining
    👊Lower Body with @kafetters! Do AMQRAP (as man 👊Lower Body with @kafetters!

Do AMQRAP (as many quality reps as possible) for each exercise, rest for 30 seconds. At the end of each round, rest for 2 minutes, repeat for a total of 3-4 rounds.

Quadruped Hip Thrust to Leg Kick
Single Leg Hip Hinge to Jump/Knee Drive
Squat to Lunge Step-Back

For quality fitness content, give Aleisha a follow @kafetters !
    Let’s restart together! Sign up for our brand ne Let’s restart together! Sign up for our brand new 4-week training bundle. It’s got everything you need before your gym opens, and once it does. Includes: our diet book and 4 semi-private workouts on ZOOM. 👉To learn more, tap the “The 4-Week Restart Training Bundle” in our BIO. #humanfitproject #workoutroutine #workoutplans #fitnessplans
    💦 Full Body HIIT with @kafetters. Do each exer 💦 Full Body HIIT with @kafetters.

Do each exercise for 30 seconds, rest for 15. At the end of each round, rest for 1 minute, repeat for a total of 3-4 rounds.

Plank Skier Hop
Single-Leg Hip Hinge to I, Y, T
Tempo Dead-Stop Pushup
Plyo Pulse Bulgarian Split Squat

To work with Aleisha, give her a follow: @kafetters! #humanfitproject #bodyweightworkout #hiitworkout #outdoorworkout #athomeworkout #cscs #personaltrainers #shestrong
    Total Body Strength with @k.minatraining and a hea Total Body Strength with @k.minatraining and a heavy kettlebell.

Tempo Goblet Squat (tempo: 351) x 3
Clean to Press x 2 each
Kickstand Row (tempo: 331) x 3 each

Perform each exercise on both sides before moving on to the next. Complete 3 - 5 rounds.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#humanfitproject #kettlebellworkout #kbworkout #kbtraining #beachworkout #strengthtraining #functionalfitness #fitpros
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