Nov 13, 2008 -
Lately, I have been pressed for time and have been searching for ways to combine strength training and cardio equipment. Trainer Jackie Warner, of Bravo TV's Workout, shared this tip with Prevention, and after trying it last night, I am going to share it with you. Add lunges to your treadmill walking workout.
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Apr 03, 2008 -
Green exercise is all about working your body without using electricity to get you going. Walking is a cheap and simple way to burn calories and you can do it anywhere, but it can be a little boring. So I add walking lunges to my walks to not only stretch the muscles in my lower body and increase flexibility in my hip flexors, but lunges also strengthen my quads and booty.
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Dec 04, 2007 -
Recently during one of my visits to the gym, I broke out the Agility Dots ($34.95 for 12) in hopes of breaking the boredom of yet another leg routine. Agility Dots are basically flat, nonslip rubber discs that you lay out in a way so that you can hit (or touch) them during agility training — we used them a lot in gym class in high school. I placed them in a clock like pattern (12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock), stood in the middle and did some dreaded round-the-clock lunges.
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Nov 16, 2007 -
When I am running low on time during my workout, which I am a lot especially during the holidays, I like to do a mini-circuit workout so that I still feel like I am getting in some exercise but I am not spending hours doing it. I love the little combination below, because it really works the biggest muscles in your body.
Do each of the five exercises for about one minute with a little (12 seconds) rest in between each; complete the circuit two or three times.
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Jul 05, 2007 -
The other day I was at the gym and I was pressed for time so in order to get the most bang for my buck I went with my tried-and-true exercises in the short time that I had. Here are my top five can't live without exercises:
Running
Dips
Plank
Lunges
Yoga
I know you've got a top five too, so I am curious what they are. Plus, maybe you'll inspire someone to get up and try something new.
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May 21, 2007 -
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.
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May 01, 2007 -
I am always looking for a way to do something new, fitness wise. At one point, step aerobics was the latest thing, but that time has since come and gone. You'll still find step classes in almost every gym, but they are not nearly as popular as they once were.
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Apr 18, 2007 -
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.
Kicks
(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.
Donkey Kicks
(10 small pulses each leg)
Do's and Don'ts
- 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
There's more, so read more
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Apr 17, 2007 -
Springtime is upon us and so are mini skirts and hot pants. Swimsuit season is just around the corner, so it is time to start toning the booty area. For me, a toned backside is really great for all season, but soon we will be showing more of it so let's get down to business.
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Mar 19, 2007 -
Skin is in this spring, so before you sport your cute shorts, do a few of these leg toning walking forward lunges.
Here's how to do it:
- Stand upright, feet together, holding two light (5-8 pound) dumbbells at your sides (palms facing in).
- Take a controlled step forward with your left leg.
- Lower hips toward the floor and bend both knees (almost at 90 degree angles). The back knee should come close but never touch the ground.
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