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Print It: Back Plan
If your back has been aching it probably could use some strengthening. Plus many of this season's fashions feature "sexy back." Since you all know that I think it's important to have a game plan when headed to the gym, why not use my Get Your Back Ready to Bare exercise plan?
Take It to the Gym: Mermaid Stretch
The Mermaid is my favorite Pilates stretch!!! Here is a printable version from the video for you to take to the gym or to wherever you like to stretch.
Starting Position
Sit in the Z leg position
Place your right leg in front.
Take It to the Gym: Mini Boot Camp
You saw the video and now here's the print out of the Mini boot camp so you can take it to the gym or the park or your backyard. Click here for the printer friendly version.
Boot Strappers
20 reps
- Only straighten your legs as far as you can while still keeping your hands on the ground
- Do not jam or pop your knees to straight
- Relax your neck and look at your shins
- Exhale as you straighten your legs and use your abs pulling toward the sky to initiate the motion
- Come into a full crouched position with your heels raised
- Inhale as you bend your knees
- Exhale as you push the ground away
- Focus on the glutes and hamstrings lifting the leg
- Keep your core engaged
- Do not let your back sway to lift your leg
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Amanda Peet: So in Love
Amanda Peet is undoubtedly feeling great. She's starring in the number one film in the country, and in the December issue of Self the actress shares that nothing brings her more joy than hanging at home with her hubby and baby girl. In fact, the actress credits her husband, screenwriter David Benioff, as being her healthiest habit.
Heidi Klum's Got a Good Take on Her Post-Baby Bod
Thanks to a healthy attitude — and a little encouragement from hubby Seal — Heidi Klum is working to get her body back in shape after baby number four. Still, if you're expecting the supermodel to take a turn in the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, you might be surprised to learn that she won't be walking the runway this year, but playing hostess duty instead.
In an interview with US Weekly, it seems this mom is a little more realistic when it comes to shaping up her body after giving birth.
Tips For Cleaning the Yard Without Breaking Your Back
The cool temps of Fall mean yard work for me. How about you? There are piles of fallen leaves to rake, and I also like to plant colorful flowers to brighten up the upcoming rainy Winter.
Best Buy No Longer Just Selling Couch-Potato Electronics
When I hear my husband is headed to Best Buy, I get a bit nervous. My fears my be slightly allayed by the fact that select outlets of this electronics mecca will be selling my favorite fitness accessory that features a computer chip: heart rate monitors. Forty stores in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Texas will be selling HRMs as well as pedometers and gear for swimming, yoga, and Pilates enthusiasts.
Padma Cooks at Home to Stay Fit
Thanks to a full season of Top Chef's indulgent cuisine, the reality hostess admits she's likely to go up a couple dress sizes during filming. Still, Padma Lakshmi doesn't let the extra pounds take a toll on her healthy fitness perspective, and shares with Glamour how a positive attitude and a realistic take on eating help her shed the weight.
For one, Padma reveals that when Top Chef contestants aren't whipping up something decadent for her to taste, she's likely to be cooking something healthy at home.
Are the Kardashians' QuickTrim Diet Products Quackery?
A very pregnant Kourtney Kardashian is having a hard time accepting her baby weight. Slim sis Kim says that "Kourtney is going crazy. She feels so big right now.
The Ultimate Date: Indoor Rock Climbing
Women That Rock (Climb) community members Spacekatgal and her husband Spacekatdude give you their take on why indoor rock climbing makes a perfect fitness-inspired date.
Spacekatdude and I are married, so we're always looking for fun new things to do. Recently, we decided to give indoor rock climbing a shot!
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