If you’re bored with your same old workout routine, your muscles probably are, too. And if you want to see results, you’re going to need to change things up. Your body adapts to the same old routine. New routines help shake things up both physically and mentally. Also, as you get stronger, you have to kick […]
Burpees are basically the most dreaded exercise of them all. Every time you hear someone talking about them, it is usually about how heinous they are or how hated. Love them (weirdo!) or hate them, we should all do them for a simple reason…they kick your butt. In a good way! They are a full
Kettlebell fans love the heavy, round-shaped weights for a reason — kettlebell exercises combine cardio and strength training for a time-saving calorie burn. The amount of calories you can burn using kettlebells can be amazingly high: a study by the American Council on Exercise found that the average person burns 400 calories in 20 minutes
I did dance AND gymnastics growing up, but honestly, I’m as stiff as a board when it comes to flexibility. I can’t even touch my toes. Seriously. Well, maybe I can for just a second but it sends shooting pain from to toes up through my back. Stretching may seem overwhelming, so here are some
If your gym routine is new to you, it’s natural to feel hesitant about heading to the weight room. From weight loss to toning up, there are many reasons why weight training deserves to be a part of your life, but it can be a little nerve-wracking if you’re not sure where to start. Luckily,
Sure, we know that stretching is important to give our muscles a break and heal from all the vigorous activity we put them through during workouts, but which parts of the body do we normally focus on? Hint: legs and arms. The hips are oftentimes overlooked and understretched, which is unfortunate because they are designed
What you need: A Swiss Ball appropriate for your height. Ankle Weights (for more advanced levels). Intensity: 10 -15 repetitions, then rest for 30 seconds. Do 2 more sets per exercise. Where applicable finish one side before you begin the other. Enjoy the workout and work up a sweat! [su_box title=”Full Bridge” style=”noise” box_color=”#fff” title_color=”#2e383f”]
For each exercise, perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions, resting 60 seconds between sets. Use a challenging weight that allows you to complete all reps. If the weight is too easy, slightly increase it. If it is too hard, slightly decrease it. Watch your form. If at any point you feel that you are not
I love planks. There are few exercises that work the entire abdominal wall more completely than planks and plank variations. Today we’re celebrating all these plank variations by throwing quite a few of them at you… all in the same workout! I call it my “Ultimate Plank Challenge”!! Sixteen 30-second plank holds resulting in 8
If you’re like most of us, the only saddlebags you want to see are at the ranch. Unfortunately, as we age, it gets harder and harder to keep those pesky saddlebags from creeping up around our hips, belly, butt, and thighs. While your first instinct might be to hit the gym, you’ll never see results
