What you’ll need: 1) Exercise Mat, 2) Dumbbell (I used 20lb). Complete the following exercises & reps for a total of one round. Then complete nine more rounds for a grand total of 10 rounds. Yes, 10 rounds. [su_box title=”Lying Leg Lifts” style=”noise” box_color=”#fff” title_color=”#2e383f”] Lay supine, with arms beside you on the floor. Keep […]
Let’s be honest. Treadmill workouts get boring pretty darn quick, which is why we have to work a little harder to stay motivated. One way to do that is by changing your settings at different points throughout the workout. By doing this, you not only get a more effective workout – Since you’re not slogging
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This fast-paced strength training circuit workout is all about reaching your max and building lean muscle mass. To burn fat, lose weight, tone up and tighten your body, you need to achieve two things. Build lean muscle mass – Even for women, it’s crucial that you build lean muscle mass for two reasons. Lean muscles are
This ultra-quick workout targets the major muscles of the body for a quick, efficient workout. This won’t take the place of a complete total body program, but it’s great for maintaining fitness without spending a lot of time exercising. For this workout you’ll need a light-medium weight resistance band and a chair. [su_box title=”Pushups” style=”noise”
First, let’s identify the three muscles that lie under our gluteal fold area. First is the gluteus maximus. Just as the name suggests, this is the largest of the buttock muscles and is responsible for giving our bottoms curves and shape. Next are the hamstring muscles of the back thigh. This muscle group runs from
What you’ll need: Resistance Band (or a dumbbell if you don’t own a band). This workout is grouped into three separate supersets. There is no resting between exercises, and only a 30 second rest after each superset. Complete all sets of one superset before moving onto the next superset. [su_table] Superset 1 15 Standing Shoulder
If you’re looking to say goodbye to your love handles this Summer, try out this five-minute workout. Along with a sensible diet and ample cardio, the combination of these exercises that strengthen your glutes, lower back, and abs will help diminish the appearance of the dreaded muffin top. Perform each of the following moves for
This exercise is perfect for your rectus abdominis. This is one exercise which can be used during your abdominal workout day, or you can do what I did. And make this one exercise an entire workout for your abdominal muscles. This is an excellent workout that will get your whole abdominal area burning with lactic
This workout is known as the 4X4 workout. It consists of 4 rounds, each at 4 minutes, 4 exercises & 4sets. I have focused the first round on cardiovascular exercises and the second round is composed of strength exercises. Then the third and fourth rounds are repeated from the first two. What you’ll need: 1) Skipping Rope, 2) Gymboss Timer. The workout Set your timer for 4 rounds
Tired of crunches? Flatten your belly with yoga. Almost every yoga pose engages and tones your abdominal muscles, says Kathryn Budig, yoga instructor and author of The Women’s Health Big Book of Yoga. “Yoga makes your core strong by forcing you to be in tune with how it engages and moves.” Bonus: Most core work in yoga has
