If you read my recent post “Women’s Upper Body Workout”, this is basically the next installment. This is a lower body workout you can try if you’re interested in an upper body/lower body split:
Barbell Squats: 3 sets of 12 reps (45#)
Leg Extensions: 3 sets of 12 reps (35#)
Leg Curls: 3 sets x 12 reps (35#) Read more »
In order to create your very own cheap home gym, you really don’t need a whole lot of equipment. You can get a variety of workouts with a weight bench, resistance bands and a jump rope!
A great way to save money is to buy used gym equipment, but you CAN buy cheap home gym equipment that is brand new. If you’re a beginner and you’re on a budget, just realize that you don’t need “top-of-the-line” equipment to get the greatest workout.
With that said, here’s a great list of items to get started on your cheap home gym: Read more »
Imagine starring in your own fitness video and then letting out a massive fart. Not just a little ponker, one that is loud AND airy - ahhhh…the best of both worlds. Hahaha! This funny fitness video shows just that. I could not imagine.
Kettlebells are another great way to change up your workouts. If you aren’t exactly sure of what they are, they are defined as “a traditional Russian cast iron weight looking somewhat like a cannonball with a handle.”
You can use kettlebells whether you’re a beginner or if you’re more advanced. If you haven’t used kettlebells before you might want to start with a Kettlebell that is 8 Kgs (18 Lbs). If that feels too light, or if you are already in shape, you could try the Kettlebell that is 12 Kgs (26.5 Lbs). (These guidelines are geared towards women)
If you’re a beginner and in need of a kettlebell workout video, a good one to try would be Read more »
In case you’re wondering about a workout split to try, an upper body/lower body split is a great one to consider. Do upper body twice per week and lower body twice per week. Try to complete 12-15 reps for each exercise. If you can’t do at least 12 reps, decrease the weight and if you can easily do 15 reps, it may be time to increase the weight.
Here is an example of a full upper body workout that I’ve been doing:
If you’re looking to get a hard-body, taking the Hydroxycut Challenge might just help to keep you motivated! Hydroxycut has a total of $250,000 to be won. They will choose 1 male and 1 female who will get $100,000 each and they will also choose 25 runners-up to each receive $2000. Not a bad chunk of cash just to get your body in shape. You can purchase Hydroxycut Max at Bodybuilding.com.
I am a fitness magazine lover! I personally subscribe to all of the following and they have really helped me to develop a fitness and nutrition program that works for me. If you are looking for new workouts, exercises, meal ideas or helpful information about designing your own workout, you need to check these out: Read more »
I have written quite a few fitness related articles on eHow and I thought it would be appropriate to share them with my blog readers. I hope you find at least one of them useful. 
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I was supposed to do a chest workout yesterday, but we had Applebee’s for lunch and it totally screwed up my stomach. My stomach is really sensitive to salad dressing and last night I ordered a Ceasar salad, totally forgetting about the horrible stomach pains I would have afterwards. Definitely not a smart move on my part.
So I did my chest workout late this morning, just doing flat bench and here’s the routine I completed: Read more »
Ahhh yes. The holidays have fallen upon us. With Thanksgiving under our belts, let’s hope we haven’t all started packing on the Seasonal Seven. The Seasonal Seven is said to be the average weight gain for Americans between the Thanksgiving and New Year’s holidays. Everywhere you go you’ll find Christmas cookies, chocolate sweets, eggnog filled to the brim, sugar, food, sugar and more food!
Here are some ways you can help yourself avoid any holiday weight gain: Read more »
