Fitness Challenge of the Month – Plank Challenge!

Last month we did a squat challenge – I know it was super tough! I was right there with you. I had a hard time and even had to take more rest days than it asked for – but that’s okay! You can still be a part of the challenge, even if you need to rest more than the calendar allows. I would not want you to hurt yourself doing our challenge. I want you to succeed!

Now, if this seems tough, don’t worry. You will become stronger and you will be able to do at least a minute plank by the end of the month if you stick with it and push yourself. You will be surprised at how strong you will get and it will amaze you. You can do this!
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You could do them anywhere. On the grass or on your [...]

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No Gym Required

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Lift Weights Because…

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Read more about this in the Smart Girls Do Dumbbells book.

Lifting weights can be done at a gym or at home. I’d recommend the Bowflex Adjustable Dumbbells as a good starter set of weights.
This set is awesome because its an adjustable set instead of having a huge set of many many dumbbells you just add on weight to the one set you have. It is compact and even comes with a stand. You can do bicep curls, tricep kickbacks, flys, bench presses… you name it, and you can do it with dumbbells. The cool thing about dumbbells is they take up very little space yet they get the job done. If you’re not into adjustable weights, this Dumbbell SetRead more

Upper Body Blast

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This is a the perfect cardio and strength workout when you are crunched for time. You can do it at home or in the gym all you need is a timer and weights. I use “Interval Timer” on the iphone. It is a free app that allows you to completely customize your fitness routine. You can set the length or your warm up, intervals, and cool down.

Directions:

1. Do each exercise for one minute. You will rotate between strength and cardio moves.

2. Start each exercise in full effort. If you tire before the minute is up, modify until you build your cardio and strength. Example: if you tire while doing curls using your heaviest weight before the minute is up, move to a lighter weight and finish the minute. Same with push ups, start on your feet and more to your knees [...]

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April Squat Challenge! Let’s do this!

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I was having a little chat with my sister today and she mentioned she’s doing a squat challenge this month. So, what did I do? I said, “I’m in!”

Everyday all you have to do is look at the calendar and do the required amount of squats. You can break them up throughout the day if needed. I know I’m going to need to! Especially when we get in the 100′s-200′s! WOW! That’s a lot of squatting! But, its going to be worth it in the end!

If you don’t know how to do a correct squat, watch this video on YouTube on how to do a proper squat.
Benefits of squats:
1. Builds muscle! They tone the legs and lift the butt! Now, who wouldn’t want that?!!

2. Burns fat! The more muscle you gain, the more you body burns fat. It’s a fact!

3. Strength and [...]

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At-Home Circuit

Picture courtesy of Social Cafe Magazine http://socialcafemag.com
Picture courtesy of Social Cafe Magazine http://socialcafemag.com.
I designed this circuit for when I am pressed for time. I prefer to workout in the morning and do so about five to six days a week. I normally head to the gym right out of bed but on the weekends, I just don’t have the time. The gym opens later and I have to be at work early. Therefore, I started this circuit to burn mega calories and tone up.

Do each exercise for one minute. Rest one minute after each circuit and repeat. Three circuits should take around 30 minutes. Using an interval timer will help you greatly. Get the Gymboss HOT PINK Interval Timer.

Lunges 
Squats
Push Ups
Bicycle Crunches
Jump Squats
X-Squats (plie squats and make an x with your [...]

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Work Those Abs! Summers Coming Soon! At Home Ab Workout Routine.

I am a big fan of home workouts, and ones that you can get done in a short period of time, you sweat a lot, & don’t need any equipment – except a yoga mat is nice for floor exercises, I recommend the Gaiam Premium Yoga Mat . It is textured, non-slip and its free of the toxic phthalates that some of the cheaper mats will have. Good for you and for the planet. Yoga is a real good workout. Sometimes I am shocked at how sweaty I get in such a short time, but its great. Summer is going to be here before we know it. If you haven’t already, its time to start working out regularly and getting in shape for any bikini-wearing situation! ;) I know I am!
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Cardio Exercise Can Be Fun!

Many people are on the road to lose weight, get healthy, get fit and to look hot in a bikini. It’s what most people want – except guys don’t want the bikini part, of course! haha! But just to look good is a big desire for many. There are two things that are important when you want to lose weight and that is Diet and Exercise. Today I am going to focus on exercise. Cardio exercise is good for getting that heart rate up and burning calories and fat. Strength training is good for building muscle strength and can be great for losing weight as well. Circuit training can be one of the best ways to get both your cardio exercise and strength training in without needing any equipment and the ability to do it in your home! Amazing right?!

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