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Work It at Home: Just You and a Deck of Cards
Mixing up your fitness routine keeps boredom at bay, and I have a total body workout that is all about variety. This at-home workout will have you sweating in no time and it's always challenging. All you need to get started is a deck of cards, so dig yours out of the junk drawer and get your move on.
You Asked: Anchor Feet?
You're asking and I'm answering . . .
Beach Body Beach Workout
So you've been hitting the gym a lot to get into that bikini and now that you've arrived, try and keep it that way with this beach body beach workout:
- Warm-Up: Tread water for 5 minutes.
- Cardio: Jog in the sand for at least 30 minutes. For an added challenge, run in ankle high water.
- Walking Lunges: Walking lunges are a great variation to regular lunges. Plus doing them in the sand adds a whole new variation.
32,000 Sit Ups? That Won't Be Necessary
Check this out. Mark Pfeltz says he LOVES competition. He set out to break the Guinness Book of World Records for doing the most sit-ups.Let Pilates Move You: Twisted Obliques
If your abdominal strengthening routine is feeling stale, why not put a twist on it?
This variation on the basic "sit-up" targets the obliques. Try it at home or the gym soon and let us know what you think of it.
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Move It: Full Sit Up with Bridge
In a recent poll, I asked you all if your summer fitness goal is to have flat abs or a toned tush. Now, while the majority voted for flat abs I thought I'd share this exercise with you all that works both areas of concern. It's a full sit-up/bridge combo and it works your backs side and your torso splendidly.
Can You Touch Your Toes and Do 20 Sit-Ups?
It turns out that more than half the people in the UK cannot do 20 sit-ups or touch their toes.
Come again? How could this be?
No Equipment Necessary: Seated Sweeping Leg Lift
Time to strengthen those quads with this simple yet effective move you can do anywhere. This exercise will tone your upper legs, which will make your legs appear slimmer. Toned thighs will also give you strength when running, biking, swimming, or doing everyday activities like going up stairs.
Slouching Looks as Bad as It Is
Do you find yourself slouching throughout the day? While you may be aware that it looks bad, you may not be aware that all that slouching could be reversing all your hard work at the gym. Here's why from Men's Health:
Slouching sabotages your six-pack.
Thanksgiving Portion Primer
Few of us, if any, sit down to Thanksgiving dinner with a food scale in hand. Nevertheless, portion control on this day of feasting still matters. Using visual cues can certainly help keep your plate from turning into a pyramid of starch and fat.
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