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We can still get better despite our present circumstances. In fact, our sanity demands it. Every workout free, because we are in this together.

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Week of March 23rd: The Dirty Double & Tushy Tricep Triple

Yes I said tushy, what of it.

This is a great workout to do anywhere. You will need something to jump up on to, but if you are self isolating in your house, or the weather outside doesn't permit you jumping up on a park bench, a stair may be a good option!

If you want to increase the challenge, through in some jump rope to start each round of the Dirty Double. Have fun and sweat on!

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3 Rounds: Dirty Double Part I
+2:00 Jump Rope
20 Park Bench (Box) Jumps
10 Single Jumps (right)
10 Single Jumps (left)
20 Park Bench Dips

+ Jump rope is an optional add in.

Tushy Tricep Triple
20 Straight Arm Bridge Dips
20 Butterfly Sit Ups
20 Glute Bridges
16 Straight Arm Bridge Dips
16 Butterfly Sit Ups
16 Glute Bridges
12 Straight Arm Bridge Dips

12 Butterfly Sit Ups
12 Glute Bridges
8 Straight Arm Bridge Dips
8 Butterfly Sit Ups
8 Glute Bridges
4 Straight Arm Bridge Dips
4 Butterfly Sit Ups
4 Glute Bridges

What's on the Nightstand this Month?

Feel like challenging yourself to read a book every month with me? Here's what's on the nightstand this month.

March: Eleven Rings by Phil Jackson

Preface: I am not an NBA fan; therefore, not a Lakers fan. However, I respect and appreciate the intense commitment and demand that basketball at this level requires of a person, whether they be the one scoring the baskets, organizing the X's and O's, negotiating contracts, or cleaning the jerseys.

Phil Jackson is one of the greatest coaches the game has seen. He played 12 seasons in the NBA, before moving on to coach Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Shaq, Gary Payton, and Karl Malone, among many others. Interestingly, he is known, albeit not to me yet (having just started the book), by his holistic approach to coaching, having earned him the nickname "Zen Master". This, on top of the fact that he has amassed 11 NBA titles as a head coach, makes this a nightstand book for March.

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What I Wish I Knew as a Young Athlete

Experience is a tough teacher. Learning from other people's experience can greatly change your own if you listen and learn from their mistakes and successes.

Make time or excuses, but you can't make both.

10 Must Reads to Grow Your Life, Pt. II

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Alysa Horn

Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach
Basketball Skills Trainer

My mission: change lives one drop of sweat at a time.

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TESTIMONIALS

Hover over the picture to hear from some of the awesome athletes I've been fortunate enough to work with since starting Make Yourself in 2017.

Jacob Lampkin

"Alysa helped me get prepared to become a pro basketball player and got me in the best shape of my life."

Lili Santoro

"After all these months there are only two options: make progress or make excuses. I choose making progress by showing up for training."

Alysa helped me get prepared to become a pro basketball player and got me in the best shape of my life. She helped motivate me everyday to keep my body right. When I left Anchorage she had workouts prepared for me. If you want to really commit yourself to getting in tip top shape and ready for the season you should work with Alysa, not only in just the training sessions but listen to what she says about diet and taking care of your body outside of training as well. You will see results quickly!

I’ve been working with Alysa for a little over one year and a half. I met her during post-partum blues, with a “broken body” and a very dark cloud of low self-worth over my head. I am extremely honored and grateful to be her client. We have spent many hours adjusting proper form, fighting my fears, lifting weights, building strength, coordinating movement, discussing healthy habits, listening to my eternal rants... Alysa has taught me that the same work ethic you apply to a workout can easily be transferred to everyday life. Through her I’ve loved to embrace pain and adversity, I’ve learned to pace myself, to push harder when I’m out of breath, to laugh it off, to kick some “ass”. Alysa has saved me from the demons of depression and restored my happiness as I learned to be mentally fit. She is an advocate, a friend, a listener, a role model, and a mentor. After all these months there are only two options: make progress or make excuses. I choose making progress by showing up for training. Alysa is my accountability, my life-line. Beau Taplin “Unstoppable” best describes Alysa: “She was unstoppable not because she did not have failures or doubts, but because she continued on despite them”.

Taylee Weiss

"She no longer needs knee braces, has become faster and more versatile with her skills."

Paula Bemis

"I thought she was insane when she told me that the day would come when I would enjoy working out. Admittedly, she was right - I have come to enjoy working out."

Alysa has gone above and beyond to help Taylee overcome her knee problems. Taylee hurt her knees in 6th grade and has had to wear braces since then. It has held her back but working one on one with Alysa, has helped Taylee. She now no longer needs knee braces, has become faster and more versatile with her skills. Alysa works on the whole package and helps the athlete become a well rounded athlete. She has helped Taylee so much and it has been so fun to watch. She is so positive and pushed Taylee to do her best. Taylee looks forward to her time with Alysa. -Shari and Taylee Weiss

My fitness journey started July 3rd, 2019. I was only able to complete half of that first workout, and that is probably being generous. Alysa has continued to work with me where I am at. I have had many challenges, including dealing with chronic back pain, knee problems, plantar fasciitis, and other roadblocks. Alysa recognizes when the pain is likely going to set me back and when the pain is something to push through in that moment and is part of this journey. Alysa has been there through all the cursing (on my part), through all the tears, and through every single milestone that I have achieved. I thought she was insane when she told me that the day would come when I would enjoy working out. Admittedly, she was right - I have come to enjoy working out. Alysa has been so instrumental in me taking back control of my physical health and there are no amount of words that could express the gratitude that I have for her empowering me with the skills to do so. It is true that Alysa's jokes could use a little work, but is also true that Alysa is sincre, kind, professional, encouraging, motivating, passionate, empowering, patient, unassuming, flexible, and supportive.

Rowan Robinson

"She’s really helping Rowan realize his potential as a basketball player and even though the sessions are tough he looks forward to them every week. He gets better every day and he'd run through a wall for her."
- Harlow Robinson

Jasmine Dunbar

"She had me do workouts that I never thought I could do and motivated me to go to the gym everyday and have no excuses. With her encouragement and expertise I lost 185lbs and build a lot of confidence and muscle!"