During the holidays, it’s easy to let our health and fitness fall by the wayside. Get-togethers with friends and family often include abundant holiday fare and drink. All too often, we take the opportunity to gorge ourselves after being so “good” during the summer months to look cute in our bikinis and LBDs. But honestly, […]
My Beef with the Word “Toned”
For as long as I have been blogging now (a little over 2 years), I’ve come across the word “tone” in just about every question, comment or post that I get. I must admit, even I have tagged my posts with the word, because I know that more often than not, girls find my blog […]
Build-a-Better Back Workout
Build a strong, sculpted back with this back workout! You may also want to pre-plan a trip to Massage Envy afterward…. (kidding) 😉 Perform four sets of each at 8-12 reps! Pullups (with assistance if necessary) Wide Grip Lat Pulldown Close Grip Pulldown Seated cable row Straight arm pulldown Hyperextensions SAFETY TIPS/OTHER INFO: Always warm up […]
3 Weight Lifting Myths… Debunked!
3 Weight Lifting Myths… Debunked! Myth: “Weight lifting will make me manly and bulky! I don’t want to look like a bodybuilder!” Fact: This could not be further from the truth. Women do not have the levels of testosterone necessary to bulk up the way men do. Female bodybuilders have been consistently eating and training […]
Great ‘Stems’ Leg Workout
Get Great Stems with this Killer Leg Workout! Warm-up: 4×20 Leg extensions (light weight, just to get a pump in your quads) Barbell Squats 4×12 Superset #1: 4×12 Leg press 4×15 Stiff-leg deadlifts Superset #2: 4×12 Leg Extensions Walking lunges with dumbbells Superset #3: 4×12 Hamstring curls 4×30 calf raises with dumbbells SAFETY TIPS/OTHER INFO: […]
Dorm Room Cardio Workout
Sometimes as students (or even just busy-bees) we find ourselves with little to no time left-over to get to the gym! Don’t let that be an excuse not to fit in a little exercise! You can complete an intense, effective workout in a short amount of time… you don’t always need tons of time or […]