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I Tried It: Shape's "Drop 10 Pounds This Month" Circuit Workout
I like to head to the gym with a plan of action so I don't unconsciously skip some difficult exercise that I have not yet learned to love. I printed out Shape magazine's workout and headed to the gym.
The workout, from the article Drop 10 Pounds This Month, promised to burn 400 calories in 30 minutes.
Fit Tip: Add Plyometrics to Strength Training
I'm constantly looking for ways to make my workouts more efficient and varied, and when I come across something that works, it makes me even more excited for my next workout. A workout that inspires me to work out again — yes, please!
Lately I've been mixing plyometrics into my strength training regimen and it has been a fun change to my typical workouts.
Fit Tip: Add Plyometrics to Your Walk
Walking is one of our favorite ways to get moving. This is good news because it's a great method of getting some movement into each and every day. If you really want to get the most out of your walks, then it's time to step it up.
Do You Know Plyo?
All you fitness freaks (and I mean that as a compliment, ya know) I have a simple one-question fitness quiz for you that might just make you want to jump for joy.
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Running and Endurance
Whether you are new to running and just want to increase the amount of miles you can do in a run, or if you are an experienced runner looking to improve your speed endurance – Runner's World has some advice for you. Here are three very different techniques to use to log the miles you want.
- Gradual Adaption: This principle is simple and should sound familiar – you take one step at a time and gradually increase the amount of steps you take.
Definition: Plyometrics
Plyometrics: Also known as jump training, plyometrics is a form of conditioning aimed at created controlled impact and maximum power and is used primarily by athletes.
This method involves stretching the muscles prior to contracting them and done correctly it strengthens muscles, increases vertical jump and decreases impact forces on the joints. Consciously practicing the technique of landing from a jump in a controlled environment teaches your body how to "land" and your muscles memory will kick in when you cannot focus all your attention on your technique (because you are chasing a rebound or opposing team member).
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Get the Bod: Sandra Bullock
According to my pal Buzz, Sandra Bullock rocks the pencil skirt in her new film The Proposal.
This is no coincidence. According to InStyle Sandra wanted to "emulate her character and look buff and smashing in suits."
Recession Proof Your Fitness: David Kirsch's Free Ultimate Summer Slimdown
Memorial Day comes a bit early this year, which means we have a little over three weeks to get ready for opening beach day. While you are looking for a program to tighten your abs, celebrity trainer David Kirsch knows that times are tight. After training the likes of Heidi Klum and Anne Hathaway, David is sharing his Ultimate Summer Slimdown for free.
Get the Bod: Jessica Biel's Workout
When I think of fit celebs, Jessica Biel definitely comes to mind. Her toned tush and defined arms are the reason she's won the title of Fitsugar's Fittest Female Celeb two years in a row. If you want to know how she maintains such a strong and feminine physique, her personal trainer Jason Walsh told People magazine about her workouts.
At Home Cardio Moves
Winter is upon us making it difficult to exercise outside. That is where the gym comes in handy, but if that is one expense you have trimmed from your budget, check out these at home cardio moves. They will get your heart pumping and lift your spirits even though it is cold and dreary outside.