Winter Shape Up 2016: Week 4 + Sabra giveaway

I canโ€™t believe weโ€™re in the final week of Winter Shape Up! (Check out the intro post here for all of the details. Your week 4 meal plan is live here, too!)

Your goal for this week: hit it with the same intensity that you had when you started! You can see the finish line up ahead.. time to sprint to the end! Youโ€™ve got this. <3 If you havenโ€™t been following the challenge this year, I have a goal for you: try ONE of the workouts. Your choice! Maybe youโ€™ll want to join in next time, or if anything, itโ€™s a fun way to spice up your routine this week.

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Before we get going, a huge congrats to the winner of our Chex goodie package giveaway: Laura N.! (Check your email and weโ€™ll get your prize on the way!) 

A very special thank you to all of our sponsors:

Wsu2016 sponsors

Cabot | Sabra | Sizzlefish | Pure Canadian Maple Syrup | Daily Harvest | Gluten Free Chex | Crunch Live (use code WSU30 to get a free 30-day trial. After 30 days it will roll over to a membership at $9.99, but can be canceled at any time)

This weekโ€™s featured sponsor is Sabra, makers of our familyโ€™s favorite hummus.

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We have been watching a LOT of basketball (โ€™tis the season!), and Sabra is one of the perfect couchgating staples. I slice up some veggies, add some Sabra hummus to a bowl, grab some crackers, and healthy munchies are served. We also love the pretzel dipper packs, and to use Sabra in lunches and appetizers. One of my all-time favorites is this eggplant pizza!

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One very lucky winner will win a case of Sabra hummus in assorted flavors plus a $50 Visa gift card! All you have to do is check in below with your workouts each day to enter.

Hereโ€™s what the final week of workouts looks like:

Wsu2016 week 4 schedule

Links:

Workout #1

Workout #2

Workout #3

HIIT10: 30 seconds HARD, 30 seconds of recovery for 10 rounds

Here is workout #4: a fun yoga-inspired strength workout. 

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I donโ€™t recommend jumping into a solo flow if you havenโ€™t practiced yoga with live instruction. If you are a total yoga beginner (YAY!), I recommend hitting up a local class to get instruction for the basic poses. Yoga has a huge emphasis on proper alignment, and it makes a huge difference for safety (and enjoyment!) to make sure youโ€™re properly set up. If youโ€™d like to do something else instead of Workout #4 above, you can substitute any of the previous weekly workouts or a Crunch LIVE workout of your choice. As always, check with a doc before making any fitness changes and honor your body.

Are you excited for Week 4?! Donโ€™t forget to send your sweaty pics along (@fitnessista @fannetasticfood #wintershapeup)

Keep up the amazing work!

xoxo

Gina

PS We’re in Disneyland (wahoo!) so I’ll be back blogging tomorrow. See ya then, friends. <3

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147 Comments

  1. Liz on February 18, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    I did yoga last night and a recovery workout at the gym today with rowing and burpees.

  2. Vicki L. on February 18, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    Got in a shorter run and a much-needed yoga class today!

  3. Joanna on February 19, 2016 at 4:13 am

    I ran 5 miles yesterday morning then came inside and did 10 mins of Pilates abs. I’m actually surprised that I did well, i was stronger than I thought and not as weak in the areas I thought. My lower abs are still weak (and my hips) and they have been since I gave birth almost two years ago. Its something to work on ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. Barbara G on February 19, 2016 at 4:32 am

    Workout #2 completed. Step-Ups remain hard for me as do renegade rows, so I modified both.

    One day, you’ll hear me shouting from the rooftop when I am able to execute a true renegade row, without modifications. Don’t be listening for that shout-out anytime soon though. I am making progress, but it is sloooow.

  5. Guest on February 19, 2016 at 5:02 am

    Steady state done yesterday!

  6. Kelsey Halena on February 19, 2016 at 6:27 am

    A spin class and a few minutes of abs to finish the week and start the weekend off! After a rest day yesterday, I was ready to go ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Nikki S on February 19, 2016 at 6:54 am

    30 Minute Power Yoga this morning to stretch out some sore muscles but still get in some low impact strength

  8. Morgan on February 19, 2016 at 7:10 am

    Workout #2 done!

  9. paige c on February 19, 2016 at 7:12 am

    workout 2 done!

  10. Chelsea on February 19, 2016 at 7:48 am

    Did workout #1 on Monday!

  11. Katie M on February 19, 2016 at 8:51 am

    Workout #2 is done for me!!

  12. Melissa on February 19, 2016 at 8:58 am

    I had an awesome week of working out!
    Monday: slow flow yoga and a fat burning working on the elliptical
    Tuesday: 3 miler and Body Shred (Jillian Michaels)
    Wednesday: 3 miler
    Thursday: 4 miler and candlelight slow flow yoga
    Today: run and Body Shred!

    I LOVE Hummus!! AWESOME GIVEAWAY!!

  13. Cara on February 19, 2016 at 9:07 am

    Yesterday I completed workout #2 and modified the life out of any jumping since I hurt my foot:(( but I still got a great burn!

  14. Cara on February 19, 2016 at 9:09 am

    Workout #2 done and done! I had to modify again (stupid foot) with walking instead of sprints but I’m just glad to be able to still move!

  15. Amy on February 19, 2016 at 9:21 am

    Spin class today. With some chest thrown in. at the end!

  16. Amy on February 19, 2016 at 9:23 am

    Checking in for wed-a HARD tabata class!

  17. Melissa on February 19, 2016 at 9:38 am

    we’ve been working hard all week, i believe we’re going on a hike since it’s beautiful out!

  18. Kady on February 19, 2016 at 9:51 am

    Workout #4 was harder than expected!

  19. Bethany on February 19, 2016 at 11:50 am

    today was a rest day but i took a nice long walk to get fresh air this afternoon

  20. Robin R on February 19, 2016 at 12:15 pm

    Steady State on the treadmill today. After I warmed up, I ran in 5 minute blocks – 1 min at 5.0, 1 min at 5.5, 1 min at 6.0, 1 min at 6.5, 1 min at 7, and repeat. 35 minutes flew by. For the “dreadmill”, the only was I don’t get bored is to constantly change either speed or incline and to work in 5 or 10 minute blocks. I need to work on incline more often – almost always work with speed. I’ll miss this shape up – really good motivation!

  21. Guest on February 19, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    Workout 4 and 20 steady done!

  22. Sam J on February 19, 2016 at 1:57 pm

    Took a long walk with the pup today, followed by workout number 4. Feeling good!

  23. Catherine Cormier on February 19, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    Today’s workout was a 45 minute Fitnessglo yoga video Sad that the WSU is almost over!!

  24. Kailey on February 19, 2016 at 2:35 pm

    I’ve been keeping up with workouts but slacking on checking in! Today was HIIT + some extra cardio.

  25. Renae L. on February 19, 2016 at 2:40 pm

    I got in a steady state today on my lunch break!

  26. Erin M. on February 19, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    I did another plyo/weight leg workout and then lifted chest, shoulders and biceps.

  27. Emily on February 19, 2016 at 3:07 pm

    Was afraid I would be able to find the time today, but managed to get in workout 2!

  28. Missy on February 19, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    Rest day Friday! Got A LOT of errands done.

  29. Allison on February 19, 2016 at 6:30 pm

    Got in some cardio on the elliptical followed by workout 2! Great way to kick off the weekend!

  30. Bianca on February 19, 2016 at 6:36 pm

    did my workout 2 today!

  31. Samantha on February 19, 2016 at 6:57 pm

    I walked the stairs at lunch! Thats all the formal exercise I could do today. I’ll be better next week = ) I did have Amazeballs for a snack….

  32. Sam on February 19, 2016 at 7:39 pm

    Did workout 2 today after working like 70 hours this week. I’m proud of myself for pushing through and completing all the workouts despite a hectic schedule!

  33. Barbara G on February 20, 2016 at 4:54 am

    Today is officially a day OFF , but I did a Steady State workout on my home compact elliptical.

    I’m going out to dinner tonight and, while NOT working out to justify what I may eat tonight, the exercise helps me set a healthy tone for my day.

  34. Erin M. on February 20, 2016 at 6:20 am

    I did a.long outdoor run this morning. Felt good to be outside! I hope to do the yoga routine later today!

  35. Missy on February 20, 2016 at 8:16 am

    Yoga class this morning. Going for a walk later to enjoy the weather.

  36. Tori L on February 20, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    Did workout 2 yesterday, but forgot to post til now!

  37. Tori L on February 20, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    workout 3 and hiit done!

  38. Jennifer Hayden on February 20, 2016 at 4:51 pm

    Workout #2 done yesterday and did power yoga today on the day off to catch up!

  39. Guest on February 20, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    Rest day today. Thank you for such a fun four weeks! I’m going to look up your past winter shape ups for the next four weeks!

  40. Allison on February 20, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    Had to do some shuffling this week so got in a steady state today!

  41. Barbara G on February 21, 2016 at 10:09 am

    Whew! Ending this WSU with those burpees and mountain climbers and then the HIIT.

    Going to grab my water bottle now and get in a walk outside.

    Looking forward to more motivation for the Summer Shape Up!

    Til then, blog on!

  42. Bianca on February 21, 2016 at 11:46 am

    did my work out!! yay winter shape up 2016 complete ๐Ÿ™‚

  43. Bethany on February 21, 2016 at 2:13 pm

    10 min rowing followed by 25 min elliptical then a cool down and stretching. Stretching is more and more important in this 3rd trimester I have found.

  44. Kelsey on February 21, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    Didn’t have a chance to check in yesterday – but it was a yoga sculpt workout, which positively kicked my butt!

  45. Kelsey on February 21, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    Today did a 4 mile run outside, since I rarely get to do that these days during a MN winter! Looking forward to a rest day tomorrow!

  46. Missy on February 21, 2016 at 4:38 pm

    5 minute warm up plus 20 minutes of steady state on treadmill.

  47. Allison on February 21, 2016 at 4:43 pm

    Capped off WSU with Workout 3 and some time on the treadmill! Thanks again for putting this together – it went by SO fast! This is the first one I’ve actually done from start to finish and can’t wait for the next!

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