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Rebecca Kennedy–Workout Wednesday

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image3As promised I am bringing you a day in the life of  the fiercest most talented athletes I know! I am thrilled to be featuring Rebecca Kennedy,  she is not only stunning but one of the most hard working women I know. Here is a glipms into what a day looks like being a Wilhelmina Model, Barry’s Bootcamp Master Trainer and  Nike Elite Trainer. Enjoy some tips and find out how she maintains her energy, glowing skin and healthy diet! And she even includes a full body workout circuit along with one of her favorite protein rich recipes!
“Power and Empower”

Graduating with a Bachelors in Dance from Dean College, Rebecca is an accredited NASM CPT/ AFAA instructor and is currently an Nike Elite Trainer, Barrys Bootcamp Master Trainer and Wilhelmina fitness model. You can find her featured in Glamour, Self, Shape, Runners World, Fitness and Health magazine just to name a few.

As a former NFL Cheerleader, USA gymnast and professional dancer, fitness has always been a passion. She believes the benefit of physical fitness is more than just looking good, its feeling good. To see her, is living proof that fitness is a way of life. 

Rebecca brings incredibly fresh programs to every class with high energy that will motivate, challenge, and inspire you to be better than you were yesterday. Her goal is to work all of your muscles, including your brain. Being educated about your body and understanding it on a deeper level is a crucial step in leading a healthier life. “The body is a beautiful thing that needs to be treated with kindness and, a MEAN workout and CLEAN diet ARE acts of kindness!!!” Train for power, and educate to empower

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF RK
5:15am the alarm goes off… and I start my day with 3 situps, one for every alarm that goes off until I finally get out of bed at 5:30am haha Luckily, I set all my clothes out for the morning and my bag is pre-packed with water, multiple sets of workout wear/ and a mixture of running and training shoes for every workout.
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I start my morning with a glass of water and Vitamin B, yay happiness! 
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 I grab a coffee brewed at Barry’s Bootcamp before heading to teach A.C.C.E.S.S. at YogaMaya, class begins at 6:45am sharp. 
unnamed-6Breakfast: “on the go” I head down after A.C.C.E.S.S. to Hu Kitchen aka Trainers Paradise because I didnt have time to cook the night before or early this morning.
Heres what I grab for breakfast, snack and lunch… Green Guardian Juice, Organic Black Tea, Pura Fruta Coconut Water (my favorite, its only 4 grams of sugar, even harmless harvest has 12 for a small bottle!), Broccoli, Sweet Potato, and 4 chicken tenders. unnamed-2
I immediately have the green juice, and follow it up with coffee during my meeting with Nike. 
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 I teach at 10:45 at Barry’s Bootcamp Tribeca and have my coconut water during class. 
 
From there I scoot up to Niketown 57th Street to lead a Nike Free Stride Class, where I roll out my legs with a tiger tail (MY FAVORITE, aside from my long term love affair with my lacrosse ball- never not with it) before the speed run! 
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After the run I snack on the Broccoli and Sweet Potato and drink a bottle of Waterunnamed-11Next its over to my Wilhelmina Sportswear client for an hour of showroom, trying on lots of clothes for design team to check out on an actual body, another reason to keep my on my fitness toes…. sports bras folks, sports bras and abs. 
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Making moves, jumping on the train and heading down to the gym (New York Health and Racquet) I NEED TO MOVEEEE!!! I throw down a quick circuit of Kettlebells, TRX, Box, Pullup BaR. 
 
CIRCUIT: 10-12 Reps each, 4 SETS
Kettle Bell Goblet Squat 
TRX squat to flye 
TRX full body russian twist
Kettle bell Windmill
Box Step Ups on box (sets 1/2) . Box jumps for set 3/4
KettleBell Thrusters (30 seconds)
TRX Tuck-in in plank
1 Pull up & 2 “toes to bar” 5x
 
Heck yes, that felt good, quick 45 minutes and BAM done!
 
Ok hungry again, whats new… thank goodness I have my chicken tenders and Black Tea.
 
Here we go class numero tres at Barry’s Bootcamp Chelsea 7:50… Can I just say I love this class, not only is it Butt & Legs but the athletes that show, literally give me so much energy and make me love my job even more than I already do…. every. single. time.  BADASS. unnamed
 Call me crazy, but it was really nice outside and I wanted to enjoy it with some alone time so I decide to go for a quick jaunt…3 miles, every mile speeding up.
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Home Sweet Home, sure its a bit late but Im going to cook its been 5 hours since I last ate, here we have some Pan Seared Cod, Roasted Butternut Squash (cooked during my run) and wilted Kale with Harissa infused Olive Oil. 
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Shower get ready for bed, I love Yonka skin care products- I found it has been the perfect brand for my skin. It smells so wonderfully and is light and refreshing. I dont like heavy products on my face. I sweat a lot every day and need to keep my skin clear! unnamed-9
 
More agua.. water is very trainer and fitness models weapon. Promise. Giddy up.
 
BED…. FINALLY!! 
BONUS! Rebecca is sharing her recipe for Homemade Turkey Burgers 
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To get your chef on there’s a few things you must do before to begin! 
  1. First things first, read entire recipe! 
  2. Get your ingredients
  3. Get your pans and tools
  4. Prep
  5. Cook
  6. Enjoy!

unknownTurkey burger: Excellent source of Protein, Fiber, Omegas, vitamin and minerals. Ingredients: Be sure when you buy turkey it is organic!

  • 1lb organic ground turkey (dark and white)
  • Mix in 1 organic  egg
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic powder
  • 1 cup steel cut oats

Directions:

  1. Mix together all ingredients and form patties.unknown
  2.  Heat pan up on stove, add olive oil in pan
  3. Add the patties to the preheated oil in pan and cook 3-4 minutes per side. unknown

SWEET BURGER Topping: 

In a separate pan: 

  • Heat pan and follow with a drizzle of olive oil.unknown
  • Add sliced Vidalia onion and sliced Portobellos. Sauté to finish. 

Garnish with: 

  • Ripe Heirloom Tomatoes 
  • Sliced Avocado 
  • Sliced Red Onion

SPICY KALE: 

Use same pan add small bit of oil and toss in chopped kale. Sprinkle in crushed red pepper. 1-2 minutes max. unknown

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES: Preheat oven to 400

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes cubed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
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  2.  Grind in fresh pink Himalayan salt and black pepper
  3.  Drizzle olive oil and make sure every piece is covered evenly (lightly)
  4. Spread onto baking sheet 
  5. Cook for 35-40 minutes. 
To learn more about Rebecca check out her website http://rebeccakennedyfitness.com
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Comments

  1. She Rocks Fitness says

    I always like to see “a day in the life” of other athletes. It is fun and motivating and good to know that we all have totally kookie awesome schedules. Thanks for sharing!

  2. Susie Duke says

    Love this! For how jam-packed her schedule is it still seems very low-stress and I think that is huge. Thanks for sharing a picture of her world.

  5. Erin Kreitz Shirey says

    I love her day in the life as you have to be so organized when going from gym to gym. And that she included “My time to MOVE!”. As a trainer, everyone thinks you work out all day when teaching classes, yet you are working everyone else out all day. Thanks for highlighting such a great athlete!

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