Nutrition and Weight Training for Women
If you aren’t happy with the way your legs are shaped at this point, some strength training can definitely change their overall shape. When you do weight lifting exercises what you’re doing is increasing the density and size of your muscles. Some people like to call this “toning”. Building the muscles in your legs provides [...]
I enjoy doing product reviews on my fitness blog from time to time because I think it’s useful to learn as much as you can about certain products before you buy them – especially with fitness programs. If you haven’t heard of Step 360 before now, that’s because it’s brand new. It’s been on the [...]
For the next 4 weeks I will be making daily posts about my workouts – with the exception of Wednesdays because that will be my off day. Yeah, only one off day. That is something I’m definitely not used to. In welcoming the new year, I also wanted to challenge myself to a tough 4-week [...]
2010 has come and gone and 2011 is here! Where does the time go??! All things considered, 2010 was a pretty good year for me and I’m looking forward to 2011. With that said, there are a few very specific goals I have for the new year. I don’t make resolutions, I create goals. Setting [...]
There really aren’t any “special” arm exercises for women and only women. Women can do the same arm exercises as men and vice versa. The trick is to make sure that you’re doing exercises that work your biceps, triceps and your shoulders. Neglecting muscle groups can put you at risk for injury. If you’re strength [...]
I don’t know about you but summer workouts just suck. Actually I shouldn’t say the workouts themselves suck, but getting motivated to work out when it’s so warm and humid is a bit tough. Today I did a women’s strength training workout for chest and then followed that up with a quick fat burning cardio [...]
If you choose not to wear certain types of clothing because you’re afraid to show your arms, it’s probably time to do something about it. Strong, toned arms not only allow you to wear whatever kinds of tops you desire, they also make you stronger and help you burn more fat. The more muscle mass [...]
Earlier this week I started a new workout program where I decided that I’ll continue to do strength training Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and cardio at least 3 days per week. I normally do cardio on two strength training days and I skip it on leg day and do it the following day. Today I [...]
Today was heavy leg day followed up with a shoulder workout. I’ve decided that I’m going to start a new workout split next week, but I haven’t quite figured out exactly what yet. I’ll work on it tomorrow and Monday. I think I’ll probably keep the Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday split for strength training but I’m gonna switch [...]
When you’re trying to get down to a certain weight, it seems like the last few pounds is harder to take off. That’s how it was for me anyway. I started working out regularly about 2 months after my second son was born. I weighed 178 pounds the day I gave birth and I probably [...]
Happy New Year! 2009 was actually an incredible year for me and I almost don’t want it to end. That’s pretty new for me. I’ve struggled in the past, just like everyone else, but for once I just feel like I want 2009 to keep going. I get a little sad thinking that it’s coming [...]
Happy first day of December! I like December…it means Christmas is right around the corner. I’m actually already almost done with my Christmas shopping and that’s a great feeling! I had a great workout today, felt like I was gonna die at one point. That means I’m pushing myself though I suppose. It was during [...]
You may or may not know that I’m currently studying to become a certified personal trainer. Because of this, I have become more and more interested in what makes a good personal trainer and how to avoid getting one (or being one) that sucks. Believe me, they’re out there and I refuse to be one [...]
On Tuesday of this week I started the BodyForLife program. The past couple of weeks I’ve been making up my own workout routines until I found something new I wanted to try and I found that in BodyForLife. The strength training routines and the cardio is all freely available on their website and so far [...]
Hydroxycut Max (I call them “droxies”) is another one of the fat loss supplements that I’ve personally tried. I first heard about it after seeing an advertisement in one of my fitness magazines and in the ad they talked about the Hydroxycut Hardbody Challenge and that’s what inspired me to make my purchase. I have [...]
Today I decided to try a new back and biceps workout that I found in one of my old Oxygen Fitness Magazines. It’s actually a part of one of their total-body workout plans. I have yet to decide if I’ll follow along with the rest, but the back/biceps workout caught my eye and I decided [...]
Ahhhhh love handles. They suck. It definitely isn’t impossible to get rid of love handles, but it is probably one of the toughest areas to improve. A combination of a healthy, balanced diet, strength training exercises and regular cardio activity will help to get rid of love handles. To get rid of love handles, here [...]
Wondering how to loose belly fat? Belly fat can be pretty *#&$ stubborn and a bit harder to get rid of, but if you incorporate the following steps, you’ll be looking at a flatter belly in no time. *Note: you will have to work for it! It’s important to do all of these steps, the [...]
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:
