The New Year is yours! What will you do with it?

Before moving forward into our resolutions, I encourage us to relish these last moments of 2014 with a time of reflection. We can't fully know where we're going until we know where we've been. Take time to reflect upon the lessons, blessings, and experiences of the passing year while pausing to consider where you are in your life at this moment and the direction you wish to take your life from here to achieve your personal goals and dreams. Reflect...relish...and then resolve.

2014...it's been a great year! 2015...I'm excited for what's in store! What will you do with your New Year? 365 fresh, new days!

Quitting is never an option on the road to success. Find the way forward. If you have a positive mindset and are willing to persevere, there is little that is beyond your reach. The attitude of being ready to work even in the face of challenges and despite odds is what will make all the difference in your life.

Roopleen

Perform the following exercises in a circuit fashion. Perform each exercise for reps or time. For time, perform each exercise for 45sec to 1minute. For reps, choose a weight heavy enough to reach fatigue by 12-15 reps. Repeat entire circuit 3-4 times. Rest for only 20-30 seconds between exercises. Fully recover between circuits. This circuit is a metabolic muscle builder designed to torch calories, elevate metabolism, and build cardio-respiratory fitness while also building strength.

Equipment Needed: Dumbbells or Kettlebells

With each exercise, keep core engaged by pulling belly button to spine. Perform exercises wiith proper form being mindful of knee alignment, posture, etc.

1. Goblet Squats

2. Simulated Kettlebell Swings (do not swing above shoulder height)

3. Squat, Curl, Press Combo

4. Lunge to Hammer Curl (keep knees aligned over ankles)

5. Renegade Rows (modification: perform on knees)

6. Front Raise / Lateral Raise Combo

7. Dumbbell Pass Under Crunch (modification: keep feet on floor)

Fit Nick Thought of the Day: The only real failure is failing to get up. Don't give up. Failure is never final unless we choose to make it final. Failure is part of success because it's from our failures that we learn and grow. Here's a new perspective: It's not failure, it's unfinished success.