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Look Totally Toned in Just Four Weeks

 

Alright I have been a slacker for over a year and I'm paying dearly for it.  Rolls and flabs have taken permanent residence on me and I'm complete ready to do whatever it takes to get myself back in the gym.  But first I have to get myself somewhat ready.  So I have been flipping through my old Health Magazine Subscription to get inspired and saw something that caught my eyes " Look totally toned in just four weeks"  Hmmmm I thought that seems doable and I don't' have to go outside my home to get started.  So today is the beginning of my attempt to really get at it.  The routine seems simple and claims that celebrities like Madonna and Demi Moore have done these "muscle firming moves" So with that in mind I'm going to try it.

• Pump Lunge for butt and thighs

• Power Skating for thighs and butt

• Triceps Dips for triceps, shoulders, and abs

• Jumping Plank  for shoulders, abs, lower back, & thighs

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Source: Health Magazine

Yoga with Tara Stiles

  

If you have a few minutes here's an easy  yoga routine to make your morning fun and will help you get out of bed with a smile.  This is super easy and quick.  It does'nt require any fancy equipment.  Just your willingness and a healthy outlook to feel great for the rest of the day. These stretches are fun & really nice techniques that I have actually used in the past and have forgotten to do it.  Try it.  It's easy and a great way to start your day.  Enjoy and have a lovely morning.

To see more videos by Tara Stiles click here.

Source: www.tarastilesyoga.com

 

 

Simple Steps with Denise Austin

  Walk the Pounds Off!

Do you walk the recommended 10,000 steps a day? If not, it's a great health goal to strive for! Japanese researchers were the first to set that number of steps to take a day; it is also about equal to the U.S. government's recommended 30 minutes of daily physical activity. Taking 10,000 steps burns approximately 300 calories and, over time, has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and help with the maintenance of a healthy weight. Does 10,000 steps sound like a lot? Don't worry! You don't have to walk all 10,000 at once — and they don't even have to come from what you normally think of as exercise. If you go grocery shopping and walk through the aisles for 45 minutes, you've walked 2,000 steps or so right there! It's easy and exciting to find new ways to rack up more steps!

 

Tracking your steps is easy with a simple device called a pedometer. Simple attach the pager-like piece to your waistband and let it count your steps for you. While there are expensive pedometers with lots of extra features — like a heart rate monitor and radio, you really only need an accurate one, which you can buy for about $10 to $15 at a sports or discount retail store. Research has proven that people who wear pedometers walk more. The best way to start out is just to wear your pedometer for a few days as you go about your normal activities. This will give you a starting point — the number of steps you take in a typical day. If you're pretty far from 10,000 a day — say you take about 4,000 steps a day — set your first goal lower so it's more realistic to achieve. For example, aim for 5,000 steps a day for the coming week. As you hit your goals, keep setting them a bit higher until you're getting in the recommended 10,000 a day. You'll be surprised at how many steps you can accumulate just doing your daily activities. Don't be surprised to get more and more motivated to move once you see your number of steps rise! Now, who's ready to go for a walk with me?

 

Source:  www.deniseaustin.com

 

 

"Reach Out & Touch Someone"

    

I opened up my email today and got this wonderful and enlightening message from one of my favorite fitness experts Denise Austin and thought everyone would really enjoy it.

"Have you been meaning to schedule a movie night with the girls, or call up your college roommate, or take your favorite aunt out, but haven't made the time? Well, consider this: Researchers have shown that women who maintain close ties with other women enjoy such health benefits as lower blood pressure, increased immunity, and even longer life expectancy. Get in the habit of catching up with all the women friends in your life at least once a week. Even a simple phone call will do the trick — haven't you ever had a blah day, only to get a call from a girlfriend that cheered you up? Be that person to at least one of your close girlfriends or female family members today — both of you will reap the benefits!

It's important to remember that there's more to relationships than just remembering birthdays; they require you to invest in the people you care about. Even if it means taking 15 minutes out of your free time or lunch break to do so, reaching out to the women friends in your life makes a world of difference to them and you. If you really want to ramp up your girl time, try mixing the old with the new; invite the new woman in your office to have a drink with you and your friends, or make a point to learn more about your colleagues. Who knows? You could end up creating friends for life!"

Source:  www.deniseaustin.com