No space, no money to invest in a home gym, and no time? No excuses! Work your entire body with the following circuit workout. You don't need a lot of space to do it; all you need is your living room or bedroom floor. And while it tones all your muscle groups, it doesn't take a lot of time: repeat this circuit twice, and you'll still be done in about 20 minutes!
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Being covered up in Winter sweaters and Wellies is no excuse to skip a workout. If you overindulged a little too much this holiday season, now's the time to get back on track. This full-body workout will target all your major muscle groups, and it doesn't even require you to make a trip to the gym or go outside. Make some open space in your living room, use a set of cans as your weights, and work your way toward greater strength and a fitter bod. Spring break will be here sooner than you realize . . .
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This workout, created by Jeanette Jenkins, is a heart-pumping, calorie-burning circuit that combines core cardio, core sculpting, and total-body core sculpting to blast away the belly fat! All of these exercises can be found in Jeanette's Blast The Belly Fat DVD, voted "Best Fat Melter" by Fitness Magazine.
Instructions: warm up with light cardio for three to five minutes, then work through the circuit three times. Props needed: a set of dumbbells (five to 10 pounds) and an exercise ball.
Click here for the printable PDF of this workout. Tape it to the fridge or throw it in your gym bag — whatever it takes to get the job done. Hope you enjoy getting your sweat on!
The following workout was created by New York-based trainer David Kirsch.
Have you noticed the sun is setting later and later each day? The longer evenings leave me longing for Spring, and this high-energy workout from NYC trainer David Kirsch will get you ready for the season.
Use three- to five-pound dumbbells for the exercises that require hand weights. Work through the exercise for one complete circuit. Try to do at least two rounds of the workout, and even better, do three.
The following workout was created by New York-based trainer David Kirsch.
The New Year is a time where motivation is at a high. With your resolutions set in stone, you’ve made the commitment and are ready to get started. But where to begin? . . . Right where you are!
Incorporating the same cardio-sculpting moves that I use everyday at the Madison Square Club, I’ve put together a full-body workout that you can do anytime, anywhere. Whether you are a complete newbie to exercise or simply looking to change up your fitness routine, this workout will put your body into fat-burning mode and give you an energy boost.
Don't forget to print the PDF version! Toss it
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If all of the eating and drinking of this holiday season has made your waistline a bit merrier, take action now. End this year on a lighter, more toned note by incorporating top boot camp moves from former Marines, Alex Fell and Ruben Belliard of Warrior Fitness Boot Camp, into your workouts. Get ready for fat-blasting cardio and tough total-body strength training.
Stand with your feet together hands at your sides. In one motion, jump and spread your feet apart while raising your arms up from your sides. Clap your hands together above your head and bring them back down to your side while bringing your feet together. Repeat. It should be 1 fluid motion.
Upper body and core exercise. Hold the push up position and lower your body to the ground until your biceps are parallel to the floor. Then push up. Do the Push Up on your knees if you are a beginner and off your knees if you are more advanced.
The following post was written by Olympic athlete and mom Kerri Walsh, two-time gold medalist in pairs beach volleyball.
For some reason I love jogging in the rain, but I know that's not practical (or advisable!) for most people, so here are some alternatives:
Pop in a workout video: I've never really been into instructional videos but recently, since becoming a mother with limited time, I've found some fantastic video options. A favorite in our household (my husband has been doing this video for 10 years!), is Gaiam's Yoga Conditioning For Weight Loss. It's awesome and perfect for all levels. It tightens, tones, improves flexibility and helps to highlight your "problem" or weak areas. You'll love it!
Body weight workout at home:
Kerri has many more moves for your rainy-day circuit, so keep on reading!
The following post was written by New York-based trainer David Kirsch. He's here to get you prepped for Fall fashion trends. Are you ready to be "Kirsched"?
It’s Fashion Week in New York and prime time to think about what comes after Havaianas and shoulder-bearing tank tops. As my client Amy LaRocca, Fashion Director for New York Magazine, says in the magazine’s Fall fashion issue: "It’s finally time to get dressed." So yes, chunky sweaters may be in this Fall, but that’s no excuse to forgo your quest to get the body you were born to have. Instead of struggling to find clothes that flatter your figure, let’s minimize shopping anxiety by focusing on figure first and the wardrobe will follow.
Here are 4 moves that will help you tailor your body to fit your fall favorites. Add them to your cardio routine — 15-20 reps, 2-3 sets each — and you’ll see results in 14 days.
If you enjoyed the Memorial Day stability ball workout from the Tone It Up group, here's another workout to help you feel confident in your bikini.
Hey it's Karena and Katrina from ToneItUp.com!
Here is the workout we do in our Celebrity Bikini Body Bootycamp! Below is your printable routine. Have a great workout.
Workout: Do each move 15-16 reps and repeat each circuit twice.
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Check out this great workout from the Tone It Up group.
Hey guys! It's Karena and Katrina from Tone It Up.com!
Memorial Day weekend is approaching! Thank you to our nation’s heroes . . . the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard who have served and to those who currently serve.
Memorial Day is a time for remembering those who have given their lives to this country. It also marks the beginning of sunshine.
This means not only do we get to bring out the white clothing, but summer (ie: bikini season) is just around the corner! Do this full body exercise ball workout to get that bikini bod!
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