[Video] Total Body Toning Functional Strength Training Workout

Functional fitness is all about strengthening key areas of the body that help you to perform everyday activities without injury. If you've ever reached into your car for a bag of groceries and had a back spasm, or stretched up to get something off a shelf and tweaked your shoulder, you know how easy it can be to injure yourself if your body isn't fit and strong.

Performing regular exercise and stretching can help keep your muscles flexible and prevent injury, but it's also important to keep your muscles strong and toned, so they will be able to handle unexpected demands such as shoveling snow, wrestling with the grandkids, or having a water balloon fight in the back yard!

This workout will take you through a series of exercises designed to strengthen and tone key areas of the body, while taking your body through its entire range of motion to loosen tight muscles and increase flexibility. Many of the exercises mimic common daily movements such as climbing stairs, reaching down to pick something up, or squatting. There is also a focus on core muscles, which are important for maintaining spine stability and keeping your whole body in alignment. This is a bodyweight workout, so you can do it at home, and no equipment is required. All you need is a mat or folded blanket.

Stay in shape and enjoy your life without pain by building a fit, strong body!

Here's the workout (you will need to do a brief warmup first, as the video does not include one):

Video: Total Body Bootcamp 15-Minute Beginners Pilates Workout

This workout will help tone your abs, arms, legs, butt, and basically your whole body - with classic Pilates mat moves (no equipment required, although you may want to use a yoga mat).

She demonstrates both modified beginner versions, as well as the regular full version of each exercise, so this is a great workout for beginners, or Pilates enthusiasts who want a quick toning workout you can do just about anywhere. And Cassie's signature positive attitude makes this feel like fun even while you're working hard.

Grab a mat and let's get toned!

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Video: Total Body Bootcamp Toning Bodyweight Workout

This excellent workout takes less than 30 minutes to strengthen and tone your entire body, using just your own bodyweight. (You can optionally add dumbells to some of the exercises if you want to make them more intense.) Each exercise is done for less than a minute, and most of them include a cardio element as well to burn some fat while you get lean, strong muscles.

The workout does not include a warmup or cool down, so you will want to do these on your own.

This is a fairly challenging workout, so remember to follow his instructions for proper form to avoid injury, and always listen to your body!

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Video: 20-Minute Bodyweight Workout

This 20-minute bodyweight workout requires no equipment except for a sturdy object such as a chair or coffee table to lean on for a couple of the exercises. It does not include a warmup, so you will want to warm up for a few minutes first, and stretch at the end.

Each exercise is done for 20 seconds, then you will rest for 10 seconds in between. Each set includes both an active (moving) and a static (stationary) version of the exercise, allowing for great strength building.

Give this one a try, and build and tone your muscles to improve your fitness this year, using just your own bodyweight.

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This quick toning workout will help you get in shape for that cocktail dress you've been eying for this year's New Year's Eve party. Tone your arms, shoulders, back, legs, and booty with this simple exercise sequence which combines weights with yoga moves to lengthen and strengthen those stubborn trouble spots.

You will need a mat and a pair of dumbbells - around 5lbs, or less if you are at a very low fitness level.

Do this a few times a week before New Year's Eve, and you'll be all set to slip into that sexy dress!

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This excellent workout from Fitness Blender provides guidance through an effective weight training workout to help you tone and strengthen your entire body, increase your metabolism, and boost fat loss - all in about 25 minutes. You will need a set of dumbells, and the workout does not include a warmup or cool down, so be sure to do a few minutes of cardio first, and stretch afterwards.

This is a great way to get in your 30 minutes of daily exercise, while mixing it up a bit to challenge your body in different ways. You will do 3 rounds of 8 different exercises, to challenge each of your different muscle groups in combination, which is more effective than using weight machines, and also helps avoid injury.

Now grab some weights, and get lifting!

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Video: Super-Slimdown Pilates/Yoga Blend Workout

This is a really fun workout that combines power yoga moves with strengthening and core exercises from Pilates in a flowing routine that keeps your whole body engaged.

All you need for this one is a yoga mat, so it can be done pretty much anywhere. The workout includes a warmup and cool-down with stretching, and beginner modifications for most of the exercises are included in the demonstration.

* Remember to use caution when beginning any new workout. Listen to your body to avoid injury, and if you are at a low fitness level, you may wish to consult a personal trainer or physician to be sure you are in good enough shape to attempt this workout.
 
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This fun 20-minute workout combines cardio and toning exercises for a fast-paced workout that will work your entire body from head to toe - from butt and thighs, to abs, core, back, arms, shoulders, and more. Each exercise is only done for a few seconds at a time, which keeps it interesting, and keeps you moving. A warmup and cool down are included in the 20 minutes. This is a great workout for men or women that only takes a few minutes and really gets results - you'll want to add this one to your regular rotation!*

You will need the weights shown below, plus a yoga or non-slip mat.

* Note: Be sure to consult with a qualified healthcare professional or trainer before beginning any new workout, especially if you are starting at a low level of fitness. Use caution and listen to your body when doing any workout. If something hurts or feels wrong, stop, and adjust your technique if necessary, or skip that particular exercise.

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Video: 10-Minute Lower Body Toning Workout

Let's work off some of those holiday calories! This short workout tones your lower body, including butt and thighs, for a toned, shapely lower half in just 10 minutes. Do this one a couple of times per week, and see a difference in your strength, endurance, and coordination. And it only takes a few minutes at a time to get results. You'll be walking the malls for hours with no problem this shopping season! :-)

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This fun video shows you a great and easy workout which can help get your whole body toned and strong in just a few minutes a day. Tone your legs, butt, abs, and more with this workout in under 10 minutes. It's probably even more fun on the beach, but you can bring a beach-ready body to your living room by doing this workout often. Check it out, and have some fun getting tight and toned!*

* (Be sure to consult with your physician or trainer before starting any new workout routine, especially if you are starting from a low level of fitness.)

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