As we discussed on Tuesday, there is a clear difference between weight loss and fat loss. What we're all really looking to do is lose fat, and this quick workout will help you do just that. It's short, simple, and requires no equipment, so you can do it anywhere, and fit it into your busy schedule - even if you're traveling.
This simple workout consists of just 5 exercises which will strengthen and tone your entire body, while also providing cardio to help burn off that stubborn fat. Each exercise is done for 30 seconds, with at least 30 seconds of rest between sets. You will do 3 rounds of the exercises, so go ahead and follow along slowly with the demo the first time, to make sure you are doing the exercises properly, then pick up the pace and follow along for this quick fat-burning workout.
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Thursday, August 25, 2016
Thursday, February 4, 2016
[Video] 5 Fun Ways to Lose Weight Fast
We're mixing things up a bit this week, and instead of sharing one specific workout, we're exploring 5 different ways to help boost your metabolism and burn fat fast, while having fun at the same time!
If you don't really enjoy going to the gym, and you're not really into doing exercise videos at home either, these 5 fun ways to exercise are great ways to lose weight and stay healthy, all while having a great time! Some are social activities that you can do with friends, and others you can do on your own pretty much wherever you are.
(The girl in the video is a bit goofy, so bear with her for the first minute or so - there really are some super fun ideas here for getting some great exercise without going to a gym.)
Check these out, and incorporate one or two of them into your life this month to see great results without even having to work at it!
If you don't really enjoy going to the gym, and you're not really into doing exercise videos at home either, these 5 fun ways to exercise are great ways to lose weight and stay healthy, all while having a great time! Some are social activities that you can do with friends, and others you can do on your own pretty much wherever you are.
(The girl in the video is a bit goofy, so bear with her for the first minute or so - there really are some super fun ideas here for getting some great exercise without going to a gym.)
Check these out, and incorporate one or two of them into your life this month to see great results without even having to work at it!
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
10 Reasons Why You Should Make Fitness Your New Year's Resolution
We all know about certain benefits of exercising - above all, that it's good for us. But this isn't always enough to get us motivated into actually doing it. If you're looking for a little inspiration to get started on your New Year's resolution then here are 10 reasons why exercise can improve your life.
1) More Energy: Although exercise in itself may be tiring, one of the major benefits of exercising is the fact that it'll ultimately leave you feeling more energized. Studies have shown that regular exercise helps to reduce fatigue.
2) Increase Your Mood: Every time you exercise your body will release endorphins that help to make you feel good. Exercise really will give you a natural high! Plus, you'll have the great feeling of accomplishment and confidence that comes from taking care of your body.
3) Improve Your Health: There are so many health benefits of losing weight that it's impossible to list them all here! By getting fit you'll reduce the risk of diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease and much more.
4) Improve Your Appearance: If being overweight or not being toned leaves you feeling unhappy about yourself then losing weight can help you to look and feel better.
5) Play With Your Kids: As you know if you have kids, keeping up with them takes a lot of energy! By losing weight and getting fit, you'll be able to run around with them without constantly getting out of breath. This can be one of the most rewarding benefits of exercising: it helps you to enjoy life more!
6) Sleep Better: When you exercise more you'll start to find it easier to get a good night's rest. This adds to the energy boost that you'll get from exercise in the long term.
7) Increase Your Strength and Stamina: Do you find it hard to go on long walks, even though you want to? Or maybe even carrying shopping bags up the stairs is a struggle? Exercise more and you'll eventually be able to handle these activities with ease.
8) Reduce Stress: Exercise can hugely reduce stress levels. If you regularly suffer from stress - or even mental heath issues such as depression and anxiety - regular exercise can help to reduce your symptoms.
9) Gain A Sense Of Achievement: When you start to exercise and see the improvements you're making week on week, you'll really get the feeling that you've achieved something worthwhile!
10) Keep Your Independence Later In Life: The more you can exercise now, while you're still able, the more you can reduce the impact of certain health problems later in life. In short, keeping fit and healthy will help you to keep your independence as late into life as possible.
So how much will you need to work out to feel these benefits of exercising? That all depends on your current fitness levels. The good news is that just 30 minutes of exercise a day is enough to improve your health drastically. Make a decision to improve your health and well being by exercising regularly in 2016!
Remember to keep an eye on this blog, as we will be bringing you more fun workouts throughout the months ahead to keep you motivated and help you fit more exercise into your life!
1) More Energy: Although exercise in itself may be tiring, one of the major benefits of exercising is the fact that it'll ultimately leave you feeling more energized. Studies have shown that regular exercise helps to reduce fatigue.
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3) Improve Your Health: There are so many health benefits of losing weight that it's impossible to list them all here! By getting fit you'll reduce the risk of diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease and much more.
4) Improve Your Appearance: If being overweight or not being toned leaves you feeling unhappy about yourself then losing weight can help you to look and feel better.
5) Play With Your Kids: As you know if you have kids, keeping up with them takes a lot of energy! By losing weight and getting fit, you'll be able to run around with them without constantly getting out of breath. This can be one of the most rewarding benefits of exercising: it helps you to enjoy life more!
6) Sleep Better: When you exercise more you'll start to find it easier to get a good night's rest. This adds to the energy boost that you'll get from exercise in the long term.
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8) Reduce Stress: Exercise can hugely reduce stress levels. If you regularly suffer from stress - or even mental heath issues such as depression and anxiety - regular exercise can help to reduce your symptoms.
9) Gain A Sense Of Achievement: When you start to exercise and see the improvements you're making week on week, you'll really get the feeling that you've achieved something worthwhile!
10) Keep Your Independence Later In Life: The more you can exercise now, while you're still able, the more you can reduce the impact of certain health problems later in life. In short, keeping fit and healthy will help you to keep your independence as late into life as possible.
So how much will you need to work out to feel these benefits of exercising? That all depends on your current fitness levels. The good news is that just 30 minutes of exercise a day is enough to improve your health drastically. Make a decision to improve your health and well being by exercising regularly in 2016!
Remember to keep an eye on this blog, as we will be bringing you more fun workouts throughout the months ahead to keep you motivated and help you fit more exercise into your life!
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
5 Ways To Use A Medicine Ball To Improve Your Fitness
If you're looking for a fun way to exercise, a medicine ball may be a nice addition to your workout equipment. You can get fast results in many different areas with the use of this versatile tool.
The saying “work smarter, not harder” applies to many facets of life, including exercise. Some people spin their wheels on a boring treadmill or exercises bike for month, and often until this mundane routine does little to accelerate their fitness level.
The truth is there is a wide variety of exercise equipment available on the market that targets specific exercise and body conditioning goals. It is important to become educated in the various types of workouts and equipment available and to use those as applicable in order to make the best use of your workout time and effort.
Using different equipment and varying your workouts helps to deter boredom, makes exercise more fun, and helps to keep the body guessing and challenged, which helps to improve overall fitness a great deal. One great fitness tool is the medicine ball, a versatile and extremely useful apparatus that meets a variety of fitness goals.
What Is A Medicine Ball
A medicine ball is a specially designed fitness ball approximately 13.7 inches in diameter. The weight of a medicine ball can range from 2 to 50 pounds. Some medicine balls are covered in leather and others in rubberized material. Medicine balls may have a sport specific shape such as that of a football while others bounce. Depending on the purpose of the medicine ball, it may also have built in grips or handles to increase the variety of exercises available for its use.
People engaged in rehabilitation therapy and integrated fitness practices often include the use of a medicine ball in their regimen. In athletics, exercises incorporating a medicine ball build speed, agility, increased muscular power and endurance as well muscle resilience. The goal of incorporating a medicine ball in rehabilitation for non-athletes is often simple functional fitness, to be able to perform daily activities efficiently and proficiently.
Training Benefits Of A Medicine Ball
1. Strength Training
The versatility of the medicine ball makes it an ideal fitness tool when training for whole body muscular fitness. Medicine balls may be lifted, pressed, swung, bounced and caught on the rebound as well as pulled or thrown. For example, the ball may be tossed back and forth between partners to build upper body strength.
Sample Strength Training Exercise: The Medicine Ball Slam is an exercise where the ball is slammed to the ground and caught on the bounce back.
Another example is the Medicine Ball Side Throws where the ball is held by the hands in front of the body and moved from the center to the left and right.
2. Speed Training
Medicine ball exercises, which emphasize plyometric movement through the legs, extending and contracting the leg muscles forcefully while carrying or moving (lifting or throwing) the weight of the ball build speed.
Sample Speed Training Exercise: A simple exercise for this purpose is the squat throw. During the exercise, the athlete holds the medicine ball in front of them at chest level with elbows moderately bent squats then throws the ball forcefully away as they jump out of their squat. Exercises that build core strength also assist with speed gains.
3. Core Training
Medicine balls effectively build core strength, because the exercises associated with their use require core stabilization to be completed safely. The core may also be isolated during a medicine ball training session. For example, the side pass to a partner calls for two people stand back to back and twist to pass the ball behind their backs to one another alternating sides.
Sample Core Training Exercise: Another core exercise is Medicine Ball Leg Raises, where the medicine ball is held by the hands over the head, then the hands, legs are lifted to meet, and the ball is passed to between the ankles, after which the legs are slowly lowered to the ground.
Another popular core exercise is the Russian Twist. When performing a
Russian Twist, the athlete sits on the floor with knees bent, and feet
grounded and leans the torso back about 45 degrees while holding the
medicine ball in their hands. Once in this position, the athlete twists
left and right with the medicine ball in hand for several repetitions.
The feet may be lifted off the ground for additional resistance and to
make the Russian twist much more challenging.
4. Rehabilitation for Functional Fitness
The variety of medicine balls available makes it an ideal rehabilitation tool. Clients are able to perform a variety of exercises suited to functional fitness, including, lifting, pushing, pulling, etc. Medicine balls also allow them to do so with weights suitable to their current fitness level and the desired fitness outcomes.
5. Power Training
Medicine balls are especially effective when athletes use them with the intention of building power. As mentioned earlier, the addition of medicine ball weights to plyometric exercises significantly increases strength and power.
Sample Power Training Exercise: A person may include squat jump tosses in their exercise regimen; starting with the ball overhead, the athlete squats while swinging the medicine ball between their legs. To finish the exercise, the athlete rises and jumps into the air while tossing the ball up and letting it fall behind them.
Precautions And Considerations For Medicine Ball Training
The saying “work smarter, not harder” applies to many facets of life, including exercise. Some people spin their wheels on a boring treadmill or exercises bike for month, and often until this mundane routine does little to accelerate their fitness level.
The truth is there is a wide variety of exercise equipment available on the market that targets specific exercise and body conditioning goals. It is important to become educated in the various types of workouts and equipment available and to use those as applicable in order to make the best use of your workout time and effort.
Using different equipment and varying your workouts helps to deter boredom, makes exercise more fun, and helps to keep the body guessing and challenged, which helps to improve overall fitness a great deal. One great fitness tool is the medicine ball, a versatile and extremely useful apparatus that meets a variety of fitness goals.
What Is A Medicine Ball
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| Outer rubber shell and inner core of an air filled 10 pound medicine ball (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
People engaged in rehabilitation therapy and integrated fitness practices often include the use of a medicine ball in their regimen. In athletics, exercises incorporating a medicine ball build speed, agility, increased muscular power and endurance as well muscle resilience. The goal of incorporating a medicine ball in rehabilitation for non-athletes is often simple functional fitness, to be able to perform daily activities efficiently and proficiently.
Training Benefits Of A Medicine Ball
1. Strength Training
The versatility of the medicine ball makes it an ideal fitness tool when training for whole body muscular fitness. Medicine balls may be lifted, pressed, swung, bounced and caught on the rebound as well as pulled or thrown. For example, the ball may be tossed back and forth between partners to build upper body strength.
Another example is the Medicine Ball Side Throws where the ball is held by the hands in front of the body and moved from the center to the left and right.
2. Speed Training
Medicine ball exercises, which emphasize plyometric movement through the legs, extending and contracting the leg muscles forcefully while carrying or moving (lifting or throwing) the weight of the ball build speed.
Sample Speed Training Exercise: A simple exercise for this purpose is the squat throw. During the exercise, the athlete holds the medicine ball in front of them at chest level with elbows moderately bent squats then throws the ball forcefully away as they jump out of their squat. Exercises that build core strength also assist with speed gains.
3. Core Training
Medicine balls effectively build core strength, because the exercises associated with their use require core stabilization to be completed safely. The core may also be isolated during a medicine ball training session. For example, the side pass to a partner calls for two people stand back to back and twist to pass the ball behind their backs to one another alternating sides.
Sample Core Training Exercise: Another core exercise is Medicine Ball Leg Raises, where the medicine ball is held by the hands over the head, then the hands, legs are lifted to meet, and the ball is passed to between the ankles, after which the legs are slowly lowered to the ground.
4. Rehabilitation for Functional Fitness
The variety of medicine balls available makes it an ideal rehabilitation tool. Clients are able to perform a variety of exercises suited to functional fitness, including, lifting, pushing, pulling, etc. Medicine balls also allow them to do so with weights suitable to their current fitness level and the desired fitness outcomes.
5. Power Training
Medicine balls are especially effective when athletes use them with the intention of building power. As mentioned earlier, the addition of medicine ball weights to plyometric exercises significantly increases strength and power.
Sample Power Training Exercise: A person may include squat jump tosses in their exercise regimen; starting with the ball overhead, the athlete squats while swinging the medicine ball between their legs. To finish the exercise, the athlete rises and jumps into the air while tossing the ball up and letting it fall behind them.
Precautions And Considerations For Medicine Ball Training
- If you want to include medicine balls in your fitness regimen, consult with your doctor to get clearance for weight training
- Consult a skilled fitness trainer that can help to develop an appropriate routine for your fitness level and goals.
- Training with free weights requires a bit more skill and attention. Medicine balls are a type of free weight; without the safeguards of a weight machine, keeping control of the weight falls on the athlete.
- You'll need assistance selecting a medicine ball of the appropriate weight, size, and style (bouncing, with handles or grips, etc.) for your exercise goals and fitness level.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
[Video] 10-Minute Fun P90-X Workout
Got 10 minutes? Get fit and squash sitting disease with this fast, fun, intense 10-minute workout that will get your heart rate up, your blood flowing, and your muscles burning!
This short workout will work all of your major muscle groups for great toning for your abs, back, legs, arms, and more, plus a good cardio burn as well to increase your metabolism and burn more fat. All you need is a mat and a set of hand weights - or do it without weights if you prefer.
For a 10-minute workout, this can't be beat!
This short workout will work all of your major muscle groups for great toning for your abs, back, legs, arms, and more, plus a good cardio burn as well to increase your metabolism and burn more fat. All you need is a mat and a set of hand weights - or do it without weights if you prefer.
For a 10-minute workout, this can't be beat!
Thursday, July 16, 2015
[Video] Triathlon Strength Training Workout
This short video demonstrates a great strength training workout to help get you in shape for your next triathlon! This should be done along with your regular training in each category to help build strength in the muscles you will need for the swimming, running, and bicycling segments.
If you're not a triathlete, this is just a great strength training workout to include in your regular workout routine! This workout works your entire body, from legs, to core, to upper body as well.
Please note that this video is just a demonstration of the exercises and not the full workout. Once you view each exercise, the proper form, and the number of reps, you will need to pause the video to complete the reps on your own. The entire workout should take about 30 minutes. You will need a mat, a set of hand weights, and an exercise ball.
Now let's work out!
If you're not a triathlete, this is just a great strength training workout to include in your regular workout routine! This workout works your entire body, from legs, to core, to upper body as well.
Please note that this video is just a demonstration of the exercises and not the full workout. Once you view each exercise, the proper form, and the number of reps, you will need to pause the video to complete the reps on your own. The entire workout should take about 30 minutes. You will need a mat, a set of hand weights, and an exercise ball.
Now let's work out!
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Video: Quick Cardo Burn Fun Jump Rope Workout
This short workout will get your heart pumping and help boost your metabolism and burn fat fast. Plus, it's just plain fun! Remember jumping rope when you were a kid? Turns out it's a great cardio workout and fat burner!
Best of all, with cardio workouts like this, you actually don't want to do them for too long. Cardio workouts are most effective when done for short intervals. Throw this fun 6-minute session in after your regular yoga or strength training workout every day or two to see great results!
Grab a jump rope (or just pretend you have one), and let's hop to it! ;-)
Best of all, with cardio workouts like this, you actually don't want to do them for too long. Cardio workouts are most effective when done for short intervals. Throw this fun 6-minute session in after your regular yoga or strength training workout every day or two to see great results!
Grab a jump rope (or just pretend you have one), and let's hop to it! ;-)
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
5 Fun Cardio Exercises You Can Do At Home to Burn Fat Fast
If you are looking to trim down and tone up for the summer, you really need to be incorporating cardiovascular exercise into your routine.
Why Is Cardio Important?
Cardiovascular workouts get your heart rate working, the blood pumping, and the pounds falling off. It is one of the most important components of a well-rounded exercise regimen.
What Can Cardio Do for Me?
A great cardio workout can help you shed pounds and target problem areas, not to mention how important it is for heart and overall health.
How Much Cardio Should I Be Doing?
It is recommended that you get at least 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise per day or more. You can, however, combine that amount into specific days' workouts. For example, you can do one hour of cardio every other day.
I Don't Have Time to Go to a Gym; Can I Get Enough Cardio in My Own Home?
Absolutely; there are tons of cardio workouts that you can do from home. Most require little to no equipment, and you can also get home workout machines to help you.
Home Cardio Exercises
1. Jump Rope - You can purchase a jump rope very inexpensively at most sporting or department stores. This simple piece of equipment is one of the very best cardiovascular workouts and can actually be a lot of fun. You probably remember how to do it from when you were a kid, and you will be surprised how fast it gets your heart rate up! Even a few minutes per day can really help melt off some of that stubborn fat fast.
2. Trampoline - Whether you go outside and use your kids' giant trampoline, or purchase a small single use trampoline for your home, simply bouncing around on one of these is a great cardio workout. You can do it while you are watching television or listening to music, and it is fun to work in lots of arm and hip movements as well.
3. Walking/Jogging - Using a treadmill, your staircase, or getting outside for a walk or jog is perhaps the easiest way for anyone to get some great cardiovascular exercise. A brisk walk around your neighborhood can do wonders for your overall health and fitness level.
4. Aerobic Exercises - These days, you can download, purchase, or watch exercise videos of all types just about anywhere. Aerobics, Jazzercise, Zumba and more are all excellent cardio workouts that you can do in the comfort of your own home.
5. Home Machinery - If you have the room and budget for it, you can purchase gym equipment for your own home. Machines like treadmills and elliptical machines are excellent for getting regular cardiovascular exercise.
Cardio workouts are more than just great workouts for weight loss and shedding pounds for bathing suit season. Getting enough cardio is important for your overall health and is one of the most important parts of a heart-healthy lifestyle.
You can improve your cardio by working these simple exercises into your daily life, or increasing your cardio workouts to something a little more intensive if your heart rate isn't quite high enough. On top of it all, cardio workouts are virtually guaranteed to make you feel great as well as look great!
Try These Fun Cardio Workouts At Home:
Why Is Cardio Important?
Cardiovascular workouts get your heart rate working, the blood pumping, and the pounds falling off. It is one of the most important components of a well-rounded exercise regimen.
What Can Cardio Do for Me?
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| Jazzercise class. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
How Much Cardio Should I Be Doing?
It is recommended that you get at least 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise per day or more. You can, however, combine that amount into specific days' workouts. For example, you can do one hour of cardio every other day.
I Don't Have Time to Go to a Gym; Can I Get Enough Cardio in My Own Home?
Absolutely; there are tons of cardio workouts that you can do from home. Most require little to no equipment, and you can also get home workout machines to help you.
Home Cardio Exercises
1. Jump Rope - You can purchase a jump rope very inexpensively at most sporting or department stores. This simple piece of equipment is one of the very best cardiovascular workouts and can actually be a lot of fun. You probably remember how to do it from when you were a kid, and you will be surprised how fast it gets your heart rate up! Even a few minutes per day can really help melt off some of that stubborn fat fast.
2. Trampoline - Whether you go outside and use your kids' giant trampoline, or purchase a small single use trampoline for your home, simply bouncing around on one of these is a great cardio workout. You can do it while you are watching television or listening to music, and it is fun to work in lots of arm and hip movements as well.
3. Walking/Jogging - Using a treadmill, your staircase, or getting outside for a walk or jog is perhaps the easiest way for anyone to get some great cardiovascular exercise. A brisk walk around your neighborhood can do wonders for your overall health and fitness level.
4. Aerobic Exercises - These days, you can download, purchase, or watch exercise videos of all types just about anywhere. Aerobics, Jazzercise, Zumba and more are all excellent cardio workouts that you can do in the comfort of your own home.
5. Home Machinery - If you have the room and budget for it, you can purchase gym equipment for your own home. Machines like treadmills and elliptical machines are excellent for getting regular cardiovascular exercise.
Cardio workouts are more than just great workouts for weight loss and shedding pounds for bathing suit season. Getting enough cardio is important for your overall health and is one of the most important parts of a heart-healthy lifestyle.
You can improve your cardio by working these simple exercises into your daily life, or increasing your cardio workouts to something a little more intensive if your heart rate isn't quite high enough. On top of it all, cardio workouts are virtually guaranteed to make you feel great as well as look great!
Try These Fun Cardio Workouts At Home:
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Video - 6 Week Six-Pack Abs Workout w/Jillian Michaels
True to form, Jillian Michaels pulls no punches in this full-length ab and core workout. From start (warm-up), to finish and stretching, this fast-paced workout will make you sweat, and help you build those killer abs you were hoping to show off in a swimsuit this summer!
As usual, the workout includes demos of both beginning and advanced versions of all of the exercises, so no matter what level you're working at, you can reach your goals for a flat tummy.
Now grab a mat, some water, weights if you want them, and let's work that core!
As usual, the workout includes demos of both beginning and advanced versions of all of the exercises, so no matter what level you're working at, you can reach your goals for a flat tummy.
Now grab a mat, some water, weights if you want them, and let's work that core!
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Video: 10-Minute Do-Anywhere Workout
This short workout includes warmup and cool-down, so you can get a full quick workout in just 10 minutes - no equipment required! You can do this anywhere, even possibly at the office.
This is a great way to take a quick break and get some exercise in the middle of a busy but largely sedentary day. Work your core, shoulders, butt, back, legs, and more, and get your muscles moving to fight off "sitting disease" with this fast and challenging workout!
Now let's get moving!
10-Minute No-Equipment Home Workout, Full Body Exercise, Class FitSugar
We have excuse-proofed your fitness routine with our latest Class FitSugar. It's 10 minutes long, so you can easily squeeze the workout into your busy day. Plus you don't need to drag out your...
This is a great way to take a quick break and get some exercise in the middle of a busy but largely sedentary day. Work your core, shoulders, butt, back, legs, and more, and get your muscles moving to fight off "sitting disease" with this fast and challenging workout!
Now let's get moving!
10-Minute No-Equipment Home Workout, Full Body Exercise, Class FitSugar
We have excuse-proofed your fitness routine with our latest Class FitSugar. It's 10 minutes long, so you can easily squeeze the workout into your busy day. Plus you don't need to drag out your...
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Video: 8-Minute Quick Sweat Cardio Workout
This workout is so short you can probably even fit it into a break at work! It's a great way to break up long periods of sitting, and help avoid some of the risks of "sitting disease" as we discussed on Tuesday.
Only 8 minutes long, this quick cardio workout includes 8 hard-hitting moves done for 45 seconds each, with a 10 second break between each move.
While this won't provide you with all of the exercise you need for the day, it's definitely a nice short one that you can fit in just about anywhere, to help get your blood moving, and your heart pumping.
No equipment is needed, so why not jump up out of your seat and try it right now?
Quick Sweat Cardio Workout:
Only 8 minutes long, this quick cardio workout includes 8 hard-hitting moves done for 45 seconds each, with a 10 second break between each move.
While this won't provide you with all of the exercise you need for the day, it's definitely a nice short one that you can fit in just about anywhere, to help get your blood moving, and your heart pumping.
No equipment is needed, so why not jump up out of your seat and try it right now?
Quick Sweat Cardio Workout:
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Are You Being Cheated By Your Fitness Plan?
If you've been trying to lose stubborn body fat but haven't been able to - despite exercising - it could be possible that you've been cheated. What many exercise programs won't tell you is that not all methods of exercising will burn fat quickly.
So if you've been working out, but you look in the mirror and still see problem areas, there's a good chance that it's not your fault. Don't beat yourself up mentally if you've been giving it your all but your exercise program has been holding out on you.
One of the main areas where both men and women gain fat is in the stomach. We all have a dozen names that we call this area - including muffin top, spare tire, and Santa belly.
But you don't have to put up with this. If your exercise program hasn't given you the results that you want, it's time to fire it and do something that does work. What doesn't work are those weird diets that go along with exercise programs.
If you have to eat unpronounceable food or you have to avoid whole food groups in the hopes of losing fat, then something isn't right. In fact, studies have shown that eating fad diets or having a meal plan where you don't consume enough calories actually causes your body to work against you. Instead of working to lose fat, it shuts down fat loss, as it thinks you're starving.
If you have to spend crippling amounts of time on repetitions, or hours on the treadmill to see results, then something's not right. Losing fat doesn't take hours.
In fact, it often only takes an exercise routine of a few minutes. The difference is the right way of exercising and that's what bodyweight training is. You get benefits of building muscle at the same time that you're losing the fat you always wanted to lose.
There are no sweat-drenching, hour upon hour cycles of cardio that you have to do. No bulky machines. You can use simple things like gymnastic rings to lose the fat you've wanted to lose when you're following a bodyweight training routine.
Bodyweight training is an intense way to work out that not only gets rid of unwanted fat, but it also builds a flat stomach and a firm butt. If you want to lose fat using natural bodyweight training methods, you may want to try a program like Body Ripped. This one is especially helpful for women.
It gets you started off with the first phase by giving you a fat loss foundation. In the second phase, you'll get a three-week body change guide. In the third phase, you'll be able to see how your body has transformed.
You can also do bodyweight training on your own, but it's always best to get some guidance - especially when just starting out - so that you can make sure you're not missing anything that could help you reach your goals faster. This is a fun, affordable program that gets results fast.
Click Here to Check Out Body Ripped...
So if you've been working out, but you look in the mirror and still see problem areas, there's a good chance that it's not your fault. Don't beat yourself up mentally if you've been giving it your all but your exercise program has been holding out on you.
One of the main areas where both men and women gain fat is in the stomach. We all have a dozen names that we call this area - including muffin top, spare tire, and Santa belly.
But you don't have to put up with this. If your exercise program hasn't given you the results that you want, it's time to fire it and do something that does work. What doesn't work are those weird diets that go along with exercise programs.
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| Performing a standard dead-hang pull up (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
If you have to spend crippling amounts of time on repetitions, or hours on the treadmill to see results, then something's not right. Losing fat doesn't take hours.
In fact, it often only takes an exercise routine of a few minutes. The difference is the right way of exercising and that's what bodyweight training is. You get benefits of building muscle at the same time that you're losing the fat you always wanted to lose.
There are no sweat-drenching, hour upon hour cycles of cardio that you have to do. No bulky machines. You can use simple things like gymnastic rings to lose the fat you've wanted to lose when you're following a bodyweight training routine.
Bodyweight training is an intense way to work out that not only gets rid of unwanted fat, but it also builds a flat stomach and a firm butt. If you want to lose fat using natural bodyweight training methods, you may want to try a program like Body Ripped. This one is especially helpful for women.
It gets you started off with the first phase by giving you a fat loss foundation. In the second phase, you'll get a three-week body change guide. In the third phase, you'll be able to see how your body has transformed.
You can also do bodyweight training on your own, but it's always best to get some guidance - especially when just starting out - so that you can make sure you're not missing anything that could help you reach your goals faster. This is a fun, affordable program that gets results fast.
Click Here to Check Out Body Ripped...
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Video: 10-Minute Fun Home Cardio Workout
This short full-body cardio workout will ramp up your heart rate and burn some calories in just a few minutes, and can be done right at home in your living room - or just about anywhere else! These calisthenic exercises are done interval-style, with no rests, but with slow and faster 20-second intervals of each exercise to really improve your cardiovascular capacity and increase your metabolism. (Note: Be sure to consult with your doctor before beginning any new activity - especially if you are starting at a low fitness level.)
This workout does not include a warmup, so you will want to warm up with some jogging or other activity, and cool down at the end with some gentle stretches.
Grab a drink of water and let's work out!
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This workout does not include a warmup, so you will want to warm up with some jogging or other activity, and cool down at the end with some gentle stretches.
Grab a drink of water and let's work out!
Fast and Slow Remix Cardio Intervals - Fun Fat Burning Cardio Workout at Home
For an excellent 6-week cardio interval workout program that will really get you in shape in just 12 minutes a day, check out PACE Express!
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Video: 20-Minute High-Intensity Interval Fat Loss Workout
This week's workout is a short high-intensity interval cardio workout, which will get your body burning fat quickly, and boost your metabolism for extended calorie burn.
The workout consists of a 5-minute warm up, a 10-minute interval routine, and a 5-minute cool down, so you should be able to fit it into your busy schedule with no problem! Each exercise is only done for 20-30 seconds, with rest intervals in between, so your mind and your body don't get bored, and no equipment is necessary.
If you would like to add music, feel free to play music of your choice - as long as you can hear the instructions to make sure you are using proper form for best results and to minimize your chances of injury.
Now let's get moving and burn some fat!
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The workout consists of a 5-minute warm up, a 10-minute interval routine, and a 5-minute cool down, so you should be able to fit it into your busy schedule with no problem! Each exercise is only done for 20-30 seconds, with rest intervals in between, so your mind and your body don't get bored, and no equipment is necessary.
If you would like to add music, feel free to play music of your choice - as long as you can hear the instructions to make sure you are using proper form for best results and to minimize your chances of injury.
Now let's get moving and burn some fat!
HIIT Workout for Fat Loss - FitnessBlender.com's At Home HIIT Workout Program for Weight Loss
Find out how many calories this HIIT workout burns @ http://bit.ly/GRKyKY Lose 16-24 lbs in 8 weeks with our free videos - find out how @ http://bit.ly/13EdZ...
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Video: 10-Minute High Intensity Interval Cardio Workout
This short but challenging interval cardio workout is done in 10, 20, and 30-second intervals to give you a maximum intensity workout in a minimum period of time. These calisthenics give your whole body a vigorous workout, with periods of rest in between to benefit your muscles, your heart, and your metabolism.
No equipment is necessary - this is a full body-weight workout. It only takes 10 minutes, so no excuses! Get moving, and get that blood pumping!
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No equipment is necessary - this is a full body-weight workout. It only takes 10 minutes, so no excuses! Get moving, and get that blood pumping!
Pyramid HIIT Workout - Intense Interval Cardio Challenge
Calorie burn info & printable routine @ http://bit.ly/QEIFch Lose 16-24 lbs in two months with our 8 Week Fat Loss Programs to Lose Weight & Tone Up Fast tha...
For Our Absolute Favorite Interval Training Workout, Check out PACE Express!
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
How Your Dog Helps You Stay Fit
Hello and welcome back! I'm so sorry we couldn't post your weekly workouts for the past couple of weeks. My husband and I moved into our new house, and had some trouble getting our internet service set up. Luckily we are good to go now, and back with some more great exercise tips for you this week! Since I'm now living with a dog full-time, I thought it would be a good time to remind you of all the great ways your dog can help you stay in shape.
When it comes to fitness, we could all benefit from having an accountability partner. Motivation is an excellent tool to have as well. However, sometimes friends and family members are too busy to help us keep our goals, much less reach them.
This is where our furry friends come in handy. Having a pet is a sure-fire way to help us stay fit. If you have a dog, there is no better way to keep fit than by incorporating your dog’s needs with your own.
There are several ways you can stay fit with a furry friend.
The Power of Walking
Of course, it is common sense that walking your dog for business as well as pleasure is necessary. However, you can spice things up a bit by walking you dog the power walking way.
Start off slowly, allowing your dog to sniff and smell along the way and then pick up the pace. Power walking is a great way for you to increase your cardio as well as give your dog a bit of a workout too.
Walking along the boardwalk is a great way to get some exercise in while taking in the scenery, too. A power walk along the beach is a great workout for you and your dog, as it works out your leg muscles. Walking along the beach is more difficult and you will receive a better workout.
Bring the Frisbee
Dogs love to play Frisbee. Take your dog to the beach and throw the Frisbee around having him catch it. You can chase him a little bit until you command him to stop. Playing Frisbee will give you a good cardio workout while you are at it.
Swim Time
Most dogs love the water and what better way for both of you to get into shape than to hit the beach. Have a good swim alongside your dog for a great workout. Swimming in your pool and doing some laps is a great way to use the buddy system. They do not call a dog man’s best friend for no reason.
Hit the Trails
Jogging is one of the best ways to incorporate exercise and fitness into your daily routine and your dog can help you with this. Jogging through trails that are a little hilly will give both you and your furry friend a great workout and a fresh mindset as well.
Jogging in the woods and on trails gives you and your pet a connection with nature and when you are connected, you feel fit and healthy!
When it comes to fitness, we could all benefit from having an accountability partner. Motivation is an excellent tool to have as well. However, sometimes friends and family members are too busy to help us keep our goals, much less reach them.
This is where our furry friends come in handy. Having a pet is a sure-fire way to help us stay fit. If you have a dog, there is no better way to keep fit than by incorporating your dog’s needs with your own.
There are several ways you can stay fit with a furry friend.
The Power of Walking
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Start off slowly, allowing your dog to sniff and smell along the way and then pick up the pace. Power walking is a great way for you to increase your cardio as well as give your dog a bit of a workout too.
Walking along the boardwalk is a great way to get some exercise in while taking in the scenery, too. A power walk along the beach is a great workout for you and your dog, as it works out your leg muscles. Walking along the beach is more difficult and you will receive a better workout.
Bring the Frisbee
Dogs love to play Frisbee. Take your dog to the beach and throw the Frisbee around having him catch it. You can chase him a little bit until you command him to stop. Playing Frisbee will give you a good cardio workout while you are at it.
Swim Time
Most dogs love the water and what better way for both of you to get into shape than to hit the beach. Have a good swim alongside your dog for a great workout. Swimming in your pool and doing some laps is a great way to use the buddy system. They do not call a dog man’s best friend for no reason.
Hit the Trails
Jogging is one of the best ways to incorporate exercise and fitness into your daily routine and your dog can help you with this. Jogging through trails that are a little hilly will give both you and your furry friend a great workout and a fresh mindset as well.
Jogging in the woods and on trails gives you and your pet a connection with nature and when you are connected, you feel fit and healthy!
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Video: Stronger Seniors Strength & Cardio Workout - Lower Body
This video from the Stronger Seniors Chair Workout series focuses on the lower body, increasing strength in the legs, while using the arms to increase heart rate for a gentle no-impact cardio workout at the same time. This one is for those who are either chair-bound, or unable to do a full workout standing up due to injury or infirmity.
You won't need anything to do this workout other than a sturdy chair, and it takes less than 10 minutes and should be safe for all fitness levels. Still, consult with your physician if you are unsure if you are fit enough for any form of exercise.
While it may not be as exciting as some of our usual weekly workout videos, fitness is more imperative than ever for seniors, increasing both quality and length of life. For those who are chair bound, any form of exercise is better than none - and you can tell that some of these lovely ladies are really having some fun with it!
If it's too basic for your needs, please do share this with loved ones in your life who may need a very gentle form of exercise!
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You won't need anything to do this workout other than a sturdy chair, and it takes less than 10 minutes and should be safe for all fitness levels. Still, consult with your physician if you are unsure if you are fit enough for any form of exercise.
While it may not be as exciting as some of our usual weekly workout videos, fitness is more imperative than ever for seniors, increasing both quality and length of life. For those who are chair bound, any form of exercise is better than none - and you can tell that some of these lovely ladies are really having some fun with it!
If it's too basic for your needs, please do share this with loved ones in your life who may need a very gentle form of exercise!
Stronger Seniors Strength - Senior Exercise Aerobic Video, Elderly Exercise, Chair Exercise
http://www.StrongerSeniors.com/ #ExerciseForSeniors Seniors Chair Aerobics- This clip focuses on the lower body. This Chair Exercise program helps seniors an...
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Thursday, July 31, 2014
Video: Cardio Yoga Pilates Fusion Workout
This week's fun and energetic workout combines exercises from yoga and Pilates with cardio and kickboxing moves to strengthen your core, burn calories, and tone your entire body. This full-length intermediate-level workout is done in three circuits, so if you only have time for 15 minutes, you can just do one round, or two for 30 minutes - or do the full 45-minute workout for maximum calorie burn.
It does include a warmup and cool down, and you won't need any equipment although you may want to have a yoga mat.
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It does include a warmup and cool down, and you won't need any equipment although you may want to have a yoga mat.
Full 45 min workout video - Pilates, Cardio, Yoga, Boxing Fusion
A new and innovative high energy, explosive cardio-pilates workouts. This particular routine is led by Jennifer Menzer & Susan Reardon and is a breath taking...
Try More Fun Fusion Workouts!
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Video: Fat Burning Cardio Workout
This full-length cardio workout is done in an interval format for maximum fat loss. It does include a warm up and cool down, and it is a body weight workout, so you won't need any equipment and it can be done pretty much anywhere. The video also includes a calorie meter, so you have a general idea of how many calories you are burning throughout the workout. It starts at a lower intensity, and then you will work your way up until you are getting a good burn going.
Each exercise is done for only 40 seconds at a time, so you'll have a lot of variety and work all of your muscles in turn, as well as varying your heart rate for maximum metabolism-boosting effect.
As usual with Fitness Blender workouts, it includes clear, detailed instructions, and a count-down along with the demonstration. After you've done it a few times and are familiar with the movements and form, feel free to turn down the sound and put on your own music in the background to work out to!
Get your calorie burn on, and get rid of those stubborn love handles with this fast, fun, interval cardio workout:
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Each exercise is done for only 40 seconds at a time, so you'll have a lot of variety and work all of your muscles in turn, as well as varying your heart rate for maximum metabolism-boosting effect.
As usual with Fitness Blender workouts, it includes clear, detailed instructions, and a count-down along with the demonstration. After you've done it a few times and are familiar with the movements and form, feel free to turn down the sound and put on your own music in the background to work out to!
Get your calorie burn on, and get rid of those stubborn love handles with this fast, fun, interval cardio workout:
Click Here for Another Fun, Fast, Interval Cardio Workout Only 12 Minutes Long...
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Video: Zumba Flat Abs Workout
This short 20-minute workout uses fun Latin-inspired Zumba workout moves focused on the core to tighten and flatten the abs, while getting your cardio in as well. The movements hit all of your different abdominal muscles from all angles for maximum impact. Do this one regularly to help tone and flatten your belly just in time for beach season!
Zumba Fitness Flat Abs Workout
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