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Take It to the Gym: Printable Booty Workout
Working the booty is always a great thing to do, plus it is great prep for the upcoming swimsuit season. Watch the video first then you can print out this printer friendly version to take with you to the gym.
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(10 reps each leg)
Do's and Don'ts
- Keep elbows directly under your knees
- Start with your toes on the ground and your foot flexed
- Do not allow your back to arch, just use the glute to lift your leg
- Keep abs engaged - this exercise works your core too.
- Keep your knee pointed down towards the floor
- Keep the motion small and concentrated
- Use your abdominals to stabilize - pull them away from the floor
Give Some One a Kick From Your Kicks
Were you gifted a new pair of sneakers this holiday season? Instead of chucking your old sneaks, donate them to someone who really needs them.
One World Running is a fabulous international non-profit program promoting an awareness of health, fitness and nutrition by providing running shoes to those in need in the United States and around the world.
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DVD Review: Weight Loss — Cardio Kick
Although I'm not a huge fan of DVDs that have the words "weight loss" on the cover, I did love the Weight Loss — Cardio Sculpt video I reviewed a while back.
Here's another video from that series called Weight Loss — Cardio Kick ($15). This DVD follows the same format of a few minutes of cardio, and a few minutes of strength training with weights, so it goes by really fast.
Multitasking Move: Resistance Band Flutter Kicks
Looking for a way to strengthen your abs and tone your thighs at the same time? Then you're going to love this fun exercise called resistance band flutter kicks.
The picture above shows the easier version.
Home Work: Step Up and Kick
Since it's chilly outside, instead of turning up the heat or making a cup of hot chocolate, give these a try. All you need is a chair and plenty of room so you can stand comfortably on the seat. Be sure to use a chair that has no wheels, and place it on a carpet or a mat to prevent it from slipping.
Class Act: Turbo Kick
Looking for a new class to add to your workout routine? How about Turbo Kick?
Turbo Kick is a new high energy class that mixes aerobics with martial arts with hip-hop.
No Equipment Necessary: Elbow Plank With Donkey Kick
I love an exercise you can do anywhere, anytime. I like the ones that require no equipment. This elbow plank has an added kick to it, and I mean that literally.
No Equipment Necessary: Bent Knee Donkey Kicks
Lower-body donkey kicks, which work your butt and your lower back, are a great exercise that you can do anytime, anywhere — all you need is your body and a floor.
- Start by getting down on all fours (on knees and forearms). Support the majority of your bodyweight on your forearms.
- Keeping your right knee bent at a 90-degree angle, slowly lift that leg behind you so your foot raises up toward the ceiling retaining the bent knee position, and until the bottom of the foot is parallel with the ceiling.
Class Act: Cardio Tai Boxing
I'm big on fitness classes, but tend to stick with Pilates, yoga, or something slower-paced — usually afraid that I won't be able to keep up with a class that requires any dance technique. My exercise solution came in the form of Crunch's Cardio Tai Box class — a class that gets you moving without a required-knowledge of dance choreography. All you need to know?
5 Ways to Kick-Start a Healthy Day
Start your day off on the right foot by making the most of your morning. Here are five healthy habits you can easily fit in between the alarm clock ringing and walking into the office. These simple actions can help set you up for a great day.
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