Category Archives: Fitness Challenges

One Arm Endurance Exercises

By: Weber Way to Wellness Reporter Click here to visit JD Productions.

When most people hear “one arm exercise” the first things that come to mind are usually one arm pushups or one arm chinups/pullups. Well, did you know there is an one-arm plank and one-armed leaping mountain climber? These are extreme endurance exercises that test and strengthen abdominals and hip flexor muscle groups, but also work the neuromuscular system and with the one-armed leaping mountain climber one also tests plyometrics, leg strengthening, and bone building! Quite a lot packed into two unique one arm exercises!!

Alicia Weber holds world records in both of these exercises: The Ultimate Isometric One Arm Plank on Concrete with Feet Held Less Than 2 Feet Apart AND Most One-Armed Leaping Mountain Climbers in 5 Minutes.

Watch Alicia set World Record for One-Armed Plank on Concrete (6 minutes and 36 seconds)

Watch Alicia set World Record for 5 Minutes of One-Armed Leaping Mountain Climbers (130 reps)

Alicia Weber’s Aerobic Capacity Wellness World Record for National Heart Health Month!

By:  Weber Way to Wellness Reporter Click here to visit JD Productions.

CLERMONT, FL (Feb 19, 2012)—February is National Heart Health Month and Fitness Expert Alicia Weber is celebrating by establishing and setting a new aerobic capacity wellness benchmark.

Aerobic Capacity Wellness is the direct measurement of one’s cardiovascular fitness.  It’s not just about getting to peak speed, but how long one can hold a peak speed.  Aerobic means “with oxygen” and an individual’s peak capability for delivering oxygen to muscles.  Most people think of aerobics as running, walking, biking, or taking the 1.5 mile run test.  Alicia thinks beyond this picture though.

Alicia studied 30 fitness clients and researched and tested them in hundreds of conditioning exercises over the course of 6-months in 2011 to find the most effective and results-driven exercises for overall physical fitness gains.  Not only did Alicia see results with these exercises, but so did clients as clients in a 6 week period increased arm strength by an average 40 %  and by an average 33% they increased leg strength. Alicia now takes the 4 top conditioning exercises that showed to be the best for overall physical fitness gains and attacks these exercises one after the other in an ALL OUT aerobic capacity wellness challenge, which she calls “400 Rep Aerobic Capacity Wellness Challenge.”  Alicia sets the world record for the fastest to complete this challenge!

Alicia Weber demonstrates Aerobic Capacity Wellness as she holds her heart rate at 95% of her max heart rate for over 20 minutes and performs these multi-dimensional exercises that incorporate the 5 areas of fitness and test aerobic capacity wellness.  Alicia has a very high Vo2max of 67.05 ml/kg/min achieved during her 1.5 mile run test and even in that test her heart rate did not peak as high and as long as it does in this challenge – Just to say how challenging this challenge really is with these 4 exercises!

Alicia Weber’s World Record in 400 Rep Aerobic Capacity Wellness Challenge time 23 mins and 57 seconds!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA11xbU0b2U

Alicia Weber shows short intense exercise for 6 pack abs, big biceps, long lats, and sexy legs!

By:  Alicia Weber Click here to visit JD Productions.

Do you want to feel the burn?  Would you like to get a really short workout in that fires up and sculpts the arms, abs, legs, and back?  Do you think it is possible to work ALL those areas in 2 minutes or less?   It is possible if you use the Lebert Equalizer

Alicia Weber Shows a Short Intense and Extreme Combination Exercise Routine on Lebert Bars

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVr2vWBQ0yQ

This video shows a really advanced and intense workout covering abs, arms, legs, and back.  This is NOT a workout for beginners.  I love using the Lebert Bars AKA Lebert Equalizer because they are portable and I can easily get a total body workout with them.  There are hundreds of exercises you can do with these bars from simple to very advanced and you can use your own bodyweight to get in shape!  I made this advanced workout video, since I wanted to show an exercise that will challenge you!

If you are into personal training, group exercise, sports conditioning, plyometrics, home gyms, strength training, cardio, flexibility, or agility training, then you should really consider getting the Lebert Equalizer.  It comes with a workout poster and the bars support upto 400lbs.

Muscle Woman’s Monster Isometric Exercise Outta the Abysmal Sea!!

By:  Weber Way to Wellness Reporter Click here to visit JD Productions.

Click for Alicia's Youtube ChannelThe Norwegian word kraken means “giant squid” and “sea monster”.  Imagine a sea monster weighing a ton, having tentacles 30 feet long, swallowing enough food in 1 GULP to last a year – This describes Architeuthis a type of giant squid!  Legend or not – in reality there really does live a giant sea squid that can go into deadly battle with a sperm whale and WIN!!

Below is a “Monster Isometric Challenge” where Alicia Weber not only pushes herself in a tough monster of an isometric for a duration of 30 minutes, but she recites a poem called “The Kraken” at a grueling 29 minutes in!  Alicia performs a monster of a challenge that requires both mental and physical toughness!

Alicia’s Monster Isometric Challenge
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQxL5NTry90

Now it’s your turn to try an isometric and recite a poem…

Alicia Weber’s Low Back Challenge

By:  Alicia Weber Click here to visit JD Productions.

Low Back Challenge a.k.a “Prone Double Straight Leg Isometric Raise Test”

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toLffDaqJ2s

Would you like to test yourself in a low back challenge?  The low back challenge or more specifically the “Prone Double Straight Leg Isometric Raise Test” can discover the strength (or weakness) of your back extensors and predict low back pain potential.  Watch the video above to get the instructions for the test and watch as I take the test.  Below are the main muscles that are tested in this low back challenge.

Low Back Challenge Muscles

Alicia Weber’s Extreme Ab Challenge!

By:  Alicia Weber Click here to visit JD Productions.

Are you aware that in today’s world low back pain affects 70 – 80% of the population with at least one occurrence during their lifetime?  The back extensor involved with trunk muscle endurance will “make it or break it.”  These trunk muscles control posture and lumber spine forward bending.  Studies show significant decrease in back extensor endurance and a decrease in abdominal muscular endurance in patients with low back pain.

Therefore, patients with low back pain need to be very careful when selecting exercises and performing core training as they can have a loss of muscle control from trunk muscle fatigue, which is a cause of low back pain.
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On the back side of things, exercising trunk muscle endurance and abdominal muscular endurance are important for preventing back pain.  An example of this would be doing supine double straight leg isometric holds at 20 degrees and even doing Leg Lifts.

On the front side of things, the prone double straight leg isometric raise test has been shown to be one of the most accurate tests in evaluating back health.  This test isolates the lumbar spine multifidus muscle, which is known to cause back pain (when it is weak).  This test can predict back pain by testing the endurance of the back extensor.

NOW BACK UP FOR THIS…

Alicia Weber, the Sit Up World Record Holder that is all about preventive health does an Extreme Ab Challenge….1500 Leg Lifts and 25 Minutes of Straight Leg Isometric Holds AND MORE (all consecutive)!!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGlBGBakc-A

Muscles for Leg Lifts!<

Aerobic Capacity Wellness Awareness Weeks with Alicia Weber

By: Alicia Weber Click here to visit JD Productions.

We are currently underway with the first weeks of 13 for the Fitness Makeover here in Central Florida where almost 30 participants are enrolled to improve their physical fitness. We begin with becoming aware of the importance of aerobic capacity wellness. There are two ways to assess aerobic capacity wellness: (1.) A direct assessment of the maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) and (2.) An indirect assessment with rigorous exercise measuring heart rate in response to a given workload. We are reviewing # 2 and over the next weeks, personal clients, fitness makeover participants, and I will be testing aerobic capacity wellness in very unconventional ways!

The conventional ways (and standard ways) to test aerobic capacity through indirect assessment are by any of the following: 1. Rockport Walk Test, 2. 1.5 mile run/walk test, 3. 12-minute run test, 4. Treadmill Tests, 5. Bicycle Tests, and 6. Queens College Step Test. Now, we WON’T be doing any of these tests in our review.

We will NOT be “testing”, but rather trying unconventional exercises that are highly aerobic and evaluating their effectiveness based on the results of improving strength, aerobic capacity, and speeding up metabolism, and stimulating fat loss. The exercises that give the best overall results will be announced at a later date…So Stay Tuned!

In the meantime, GET ENERGIZED as Alicia Weber puts her aerobic capacity wellness to the test in a high intensity aerobic dance with strength moves!

Do you have a favorite aerobic exercise? If so, let us know by leaving a comment below.

Thanks and Keep Huffing and Puffing,

Alicia Weber

Weber Celebrates Thanksgving in “Turkey Trot and Hop”

By:  Coach Johnny Deltoid a copyrighted character of Alicia Weber

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Thanksgiving 2010, LAS VEGAS, NV—I eat, sleep, and talk Track and Field!  So my ideal Thanksgiving would be having the opportunity to run with a pack of Turkeys.  Running is always in the picture with me-Track Coach, Johnny Deltoid.  However, I am out in the desert in Las Vegas and there are no turkeys in sight!

I decided to celebrate Thanksgiving by hosting an event called “Turkey Trot and Hop” to satisfy my running desires.  Participants first run 200m all out on a grass course that ends on a hill.  Then, they take a 200m recovery jog.  Immediately after that they hop 200m on the same course.  They do the first 100m hop on their Left Leg and then the 2nd 100m on their Right Leg.  They then can compare times from their one-leg hopping abilities to two-leg sprint abilities.  It is an exciting evaluation in fast-twitch muscle fibers, biomechanics, and muscle stabilizers (since they will be used on the uneven grass surface, unlike on a track).  PLUS it is an “attracktive” way to spend Thanksgiving.

Alicia Weber, an Orlando, FL, personal trainer, world record holder, and champion runner gobbled up this event!

Watch Weber’s winning 200m run and 200m hop in the “Turkey Trot and Hop”

This is a good way to test the strength of your legs.  Happy Trails to you!

-          Full Results     –
Name                                      200m run         200m 1-leg hop
World Record Weber          29 secs                  1:01
Aussie Amanda Hug            30 secs                  1:03
Catalina Calisthenics            32 secs                 1:10
Catalina Cathouse                 32 secs                  1:12
Debbie Defense                    35 secs                  1:15
Johnny Deltoid                       40 secs                  1:22
Madalina Seg                          60 secs                  2:10

Alicia Weber “The Machine” – World Records

By:  Alicia Weber Click here to visit JD Productions.
The images below are Copyrighted to Alicia Weber at AliciaWeber.com

I was first nicknamed “The Machine” in high school when I would run and win cross country races and track and field races from sprint to long distances. I became a 2 x All-American in the 10,000 meters, while in high school at Junior Nationals and I medaled at National Championships in events from 1,500m -10,000 meter runs and 5k cross country.  The nickname of “The Machine” continues as I have over 400 world records in strength, speed, and endurance, and I am a professional fitness trainer.

I graduated from University of Florida where I was a letter winner in Track and Cross Country. I have B.S. degrees in Biology and Communication.  I was then in a Doctorate of Physical Therapy program to expand my specialty of aquatic therapy.  My clients also refer to me as “The Machine” as I train with each and every one of them to motivate them.  When I am not training people, I am training myself in world record setting or training for the 17 sports I compete in on an elite level.  I am really W-I-L-D  about exercise and physical fitness!!!

I must warn you though – I do have an alter ego and I get the urges at times to get off the athletic field and get ON STAGE!  I have been an entertainer for a variety of acts for years!   I am most known for my “One Woman Shows” where I combine “character comedy” with strength feats! I perform Live and I have a line of shows here.  Here’s a preview of my 7 character comedy show.

My creative energies carry over into other areas as well.  I am an author, illustrator, and poet.  I published my first book on marine biology and my second book on physical fitness is found here. You can learn more about me as the athlete here and as the fitness professional here.

Now, let’s crank the engine and see what a human performance machine can do…Below are my world records in over 27 categories of exercises (the exercise world records are listed alphabetically). I keep re-setting my own records and I garner new ones.

* NOTE:  Starting in 2012, I am setting world records exclusively with RecordSetter.com, the world’s fastest growing world record book where I also compete with men for overall world records.  I set over 50 world records for women with The Book of Alternative Records from 2008 -2011 – those records are listed below.  CLICK HERE for Alicia’s RecordSetter World Records.

VERY IMPORTANT: Below are my 60+ entries in the Book of Alternative Records from 2008-2011.  I will continue these categories now at RecordSetter, so to stay up with the latest records visit me at www.recordsetter.com/user/aliciaweber

– Chin Ups –
(Rules:  only use steel straight bar with palm toward you grip, 3 cameras (front, side, chin view), start in dead hang with arms in full extension then chin clearly seen over bar with no leg movements for a rep to count)
Chin Ups , 60-minutes Current Record 760 Aug 10, 2012, Clermont, Fl, Former Record 680 reps Feb 27, 2010 Clermont, FL
Former Record 535 reps Dec 19, 2008
Chin Ups, 30-minutes Current Record 445 Aug 10, 2012, Clermont, Fl, Former Record 432 reps Dec 11, 2011, Former Record 399 reps Sept 23, 2009 Clermont, FL
Former Record 297 reps Dec 19, 2008
Chin Ups, 3-minutes Current Record 76 Aug 10, 2012, Former Record 75 reps Dec 11, 2011, Former Record 69 Aug 7, 2011 Clermont, FL Former Records 66 reps Feb 13, 2010, 61 reps on Sept 8, 2009, and 57 reps on Dec 7, 2008
Chin Ups, 1-minute Current Record 38 reps, Dec 11, 2011 36 reps Aug 7, 2011 Clermont, FL Former Records 35 reps Feb 23, 2010, and 33 reps July 21, 2008
*Consecutive Chin Ups 30 reps May 27, 2010 (this record was set  less than 20 minutes after setting a 1-minute Pull Up World Record and a Consecutive Pull Up world record see 45 Minute World Record for details)

– Deep Squats –
Deep Squats, 3-minutes Current Record 167 March 29, 2012 In Clermont, Fl Former Record 161 November 12, 2011 Former Record 152 reps (rules:  arms are held out, knees bend and break parallel on each rep) Sept 14, 2010  VIDEO

– Dips –
(Rules:  use steel bar and arms start & end in full extension.  Lower and stay vertical as elbows break parallel for a rep to count.)
*Dips, parallel bar Using a steel  bar I performed the most dips in 5 minutes for 75 reps.  I also performed the 75 dips consecutively. I was awarded two world record certificates – one for the most performed in 5-minutes and another certificate for the most consecutive dips by the Book of Alternative Records  Feb 21, 2008 in Clermont, FL

*Dips, 1-minute weighted with 45lbs extra (2o kilos) held by feet 18 reps Sept 27,  2009 in Clermont, Fl (This record has been verified by The Book Of Alternative Records, but not published because they were not interested in opening this category)  VIDEO

Exercise Challenge Events   Click HERE for World Record Exercise Challenge Details

“Extreme Exercise Challenge Week” where 5 world records were set August 7-13, 2011 (4 were set in 18 minutes!! on Aug 7)
“1hr Rope Climbing (Arms Only) Extravaganza” where 3 world records were set in 1 hr on April 9, 2011
“Aerobic Capacity Wellness Week and a Half” where 2 world records were set Jan 30-Feb 8, 2011
“1 Year Strength, Speed, and Endurance World Record Challenge” setting a record 24 WR’s from short to long duration in 2010
“World Record Weber Week” where 5 World Records were set Sept 11-Sept 17, 2010
“The 45 Minute Maximum Strength World Record” where 5 world records were set Many 27, 2010
“11 Physical Fitness World Records and 2 Rare Strength Feats in 33 DAYS (covering 5 areas of physical fitness) Feb 6-March 9, 2010

-Hopping on 1 Leg-
(Rules:  this is an alternative track event where you use the same leg to hop a certain distance on a track)
1 leg hopping, 100m 23.7 seconds on April 10, 2011 in Clermont, Florida

– Jump Rope (single-foot speed) –
Jump Rope Skipping, single foot I achieved the record for the fastest rope-skipping on a single foot. I skipped 77 times in 30 seconds and 449 times in 3 minutes.  *Although not required by the rules, I used a skipping rope weighing 0.68kg (1.5 lbs) which made the attempt even more difficult. Set inClermont, FL on Feb 28, 2010  SPEED JUMP ROPE DEMO VIDEO WITH A WORKOUT

– Jump Rope Running  a.k.a. Rope Skipping –
Jump Rope Skipping, 400m Current Record I ran the 400m while rope-skipping in 1:18 on Sept 11, 2010 around the National Training Center Track in Clermont, Florida   Former Record 1:19 on Feb 21, 2010  VIDEO
Jump Rope Skipping, 800m I ran the 800m while rope skipping in 2:57 on Sept 11, 2010 around the National Training Center Track in Clermont, FL.  *Although not required by the rules, I used a skipping rope weighing 0.68kg (1.5lbs) which made the attempt even more difficult for these jump rope running events.
Jump Rope Skipping, 1609 meter ( 1 mile on track) Current Record 6:33 for 1 mile on track in Clermont, Florida

– One Arm Pushups –
(Rules:  on hard surface same arm used whole time and it must come parallel to the ground or break 90 degrees, legs stay straight and only shoulder level or less apart)
One-arm pushups, 10- minutes Current Record with Recordsetter.com 180 See Record Video Clermont, Fl, Former Record 131 reps Sept 17, 2010, Former Record 105 reps March 6, 2010  VIDEO DEMO

– Pull Ups –
(Rules:  only use steel straight bar with palm away grip, 3 cameras (front, side, chin view), start in dead hang with arms in full extension then chin clearly seen over bar with no leg movements for a rep to count)
Pull Ups, 60-minutes Current Record 721 reps Feb 6, 2010 Clermont, FL
Former Record 560 reps on Dec 13, 2010
Pull Ups, 30-minutes Current Record 419 reps Jan 30, 2011 Clermont, FL  DETAILS & VIDEO
Former Records 398 reps on Feb 6, 2010, 389 reps on July 28, 2009, and 345 reps on Dec 13, 2008
Pull Ups, 3-minutes Current Record 74 reps Aug 7, 2011 Clermont, FL Former Records 67 reps July 28, 2009,
57 reps on July 20, 2008
Pull Ups, 1-minute Current Record 39 reps on Aug 7, 2011 Clermont, FL Former Records 37 reps on May 27, 2010, 34 reps on July 28, 2009, and 31 reps on July 31, 2008
*Consecutive Pull Ups 35 reps on May 27, 2010 in Clermont, FL (performed 8 minutes after setting 1-min Pull Up World Record Details here)

– Pushups –
(Rules:  only done on hard surface with legs and back staying straight.  Arms at shoulder level, bend elbows to at least 90 degrees and return in full extension for rep to count)
Pushups, 1 hr 1,020 reps (and I did 826 mtn. climbers in the same hr!) August 13, 2011 Clermont, FL
Pushups, 30-minutes 829 reps on Feb 8, 2011 Clermont, Fl
Pushups, 10-minutes 450 reps on May 24, 2009 Clermont, FL
*Pushup Presses in Handstand, 1-minute 11 reps on May 27, 2010 in Clermont, FL (head must touch floor for rep to count details here)
Pushups, Back-of-Hand, 15 minutes 112 reps September 23, 2011

– Pushups on Medicine Balls –
Pushups, 1-minute while balancing on 3 medicine balls (with 22 cm diameter) Current Record with RecordSetter.com:  52 See Video Former Record:  50 on Sept 23, 2011, Former Record: 38 reps on May 7, 2011 Clermont, FL, Former record:  35 reps March 6, 2010  VIDEO 1  VIDEO 2
*Pushups, 1-minute while balancing on 3 medicine balls (with 22cm diameter) with an elevated leg 25 reps March 9, 2010  (Details on this are in rare strength feat section here)
*Pushups, 1-minute while balancing on 2 medicine balls (with 22cm diameter)with an elevated leg 25 reps (The chest must touch medicine ball for rep to count details here) VIDEO DEMO Former Record: 10 Nov 19, 2010 at Live Show, Former Record: 6 March 9, 2010  Read More about Alicia’s Medicine Ball Records here

– Ring Dips –
Ring Dips, 1-minute Current Record 18 reps on gymnastic rings May 27, 2010 in Clermont, FL DETAILS
Former Record 17 reps on Feb 17, 2010  VIDEO WITH DETAILS (rules:  palms face in toward body, arms start/end in full extension and break parallel with no leg movements for rep to count)

– Ring L -Position Dips –
Ring L-Position Dips, 1-minute  Current Record 4 reps on gymnastics rings, while holding an L-position with my legs on Sept 13, 2010 DETAILS & VIDEO (rules:  legs must be held and remain in L-position as arms break parallel and return to full extension as palms are held toward body)

-Rope Climbing-
(Rules:  before all rope climbs the rope must be measured.  All rope climbs start in a sitting position and hands are only used to climb the rope.  Legs just dangle.  The legs are not allowed to help or the rope climb is disqualified.)
Fastest time for 15ft climb, 7.7 seconds on April 1, 2011 in Clermont, Florida
Fastest time for 5 meter climb, 8.3 seconds on April 9, 2011 in Clermont, Florida
Fastest time for 20ft climb, 10.6 seconds on April 9, 2011 in Clermont, Florida
Greatest height climbed in 1 minute using a 5 meter rope, 15 meters on April 9, 2011 in Clermont, Florida

– Situps –
Sit-Ups, 30-minutes Current Record at RecordSetter 1,033, Former Record 927 Former Record 879 RECORD VIDEO on Oct 1, 2011, Clermont Florida, Former Record 795 reps on June 11, 2010 Former Record 613 on Sept 26, 2009 (rules:  hands held behind ears and stay there, feet held down, start & end reps with shoulder blades on ground, elbows cross lateral knee for rep to count)
VIDEO DEMO of 2 Types of Situps THE 1st VIDEO IS CORRECT FORM FOR SITUPS THAT I DO IN WORLD RECORDS, the 2nd video is modified situps that are easier and not allowed for world records
Sit-ups, 5-Minutes Current Record 231 situps in Clermont Florida on June 6, 2012

These World Records have been verified by the Book of Alternative Records and I am published there and at Record Holder’s Republic where some of my records have made it into the book “Believe the Unbelievable”.

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Weber World Record Week!

By:  Weber Way to Wellness Reporter Click here to visit JD Productions.

During “Weber World Record Week” Sept 11th – Sept 17th,  Alicia Weber, with her high-energy levels,  garnered another 5 world records in a variety of physical fitness disciplines.

First, tackling the track on Saturday, Sept 11th, on a warm, windless, sunny day, she did jump rope running A.K.A rope skipping with her 1.5 lbs weighted speed jump rope (which makes the attempt more difficult).  Jump rope running makes running harder because the use of swinging arms is crucial in gaining speed in normal running and they can’t be used, since one is holding a jump rope.  Jump rope running is most effective when there is no wind.  She lowered her world record in the 400m and set a new world record in the 800m.

Next on Monday, Sept 13th, she redeemed herself on her previous failed attempt on Ring L position dips.  Alicia now captured the world record in Ring L position dips (considered the toughest type of dip).

Alicia does 4 Ring L Position Dips in a row within 1-minute for a new World Record.

Do you like this one?  Then, you might like to CLICK HERE for Alicia’s extreme strength feat shows!

On Tuesday, Sept 14th, she captured the world record in 3 minutes of deep squats where arms are held straight out and knees bend breaking parallel.  She tried 5 sets to the max and her best of 152 reps for deep squats is the new world record for 3 minutes.  The legs must bend and break parallel on every rep while the arms are held out straight throughout the whole exercise.  This is an extremely grueling exercise for the quads and glutes.  Alicia got sore quads and wobbly legs that lasted 2 days.  Alicia says, “I don’t recall ever getting this sore, and in particular, getting wobbly knees after an exercise.  My knees were wobbly for 2 days.  I had to watch my every move.  It is a new experience for me and after aquatic exercise recovery in a cooler water pool, I was back in the game!”

On Friday, Sept 17th ,  Alicia re-set her one arm pushup world record by completing 131 reps in 10-minutes.

Alicia Weber holds over 30 world records in strength and endurance.  She is featured in the record book “Believe the Unbelievable”.