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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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Movie Preview: Kick-Ass, Starring McLovin'
Everyone was rumbling about director Matthew Vaughn's pet project, Kick-Ass, at Comic-Con this year, and now we finally get a peek at the official trailer. For those of you who aren't fanboys, let me explain: The film is based on the Marvel comic about a loner teenage boy (Aaron Johnson) who decides to become a superhero — despite the fact that he doesn't have any actual powers. That's when he teams up with Damon Macready (Nicolas Cage) and his daughter, Mindy (Chloe Moretz), aka "Hit Girl."
Baby Bump: KickTrak Kick Counter
While pregnant, it seemed like my unborn babies never stopped kicking, but for women who don't have in utero lil soccer players, the Kick Trak kick counter ($40) can help you keep tabs on your belly movements.
Star mamas like Jennifer Lopez have used the digital device to record how long it takes their baby to make ten movements, during their most active period of the day. Starting this practice at 24 weeks can help insure your baby's well being.
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.
Gabriella Cilmi Knows There's Lessons to Be Learned
Rising star Gabriella Cilmi has been given the honour of hosting the Diet Coke Silver Room, introducing new artists like Doll and the Kicks and Sam Heard to the live music scene. She performed her hit, "Sweet About Me", and chatted about how she finds audiences get friendlier the further north she travels in England! At just 17 there are still lessons to be learned, but it looks like Gabriella's having a lot of fun discovering what they are!Sugarbabies: Kicking Off Thanksgiving Sugarbabies!
This picture was taken as my daughter enjoyed her first true Thanksgiving meal. She picked at the turkey but gobbled up the sweet potatoes, cranberries and the delicious stuffing. Though her brother was only days old, she gave thanks for being a big sister.
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.
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.
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.
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