Friday, 01 June 2012

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    curvythoughts: Jungle Squat: Start out in a basic squat position, making sure your knees are not extending beyond your toes and with weight distributed evenly on your heels. Pivot to the right 90 degrees on left foot while maintaining the squat position. Pivot back to starting point, staying in squat position and then pivot to the left 90 degrees on right foot. Pivot back to starting point and come out of squat position. While standing up, do not lock your knees. This isone Jungle Squat; repeat for one minute. Reverse V Lunges: Starting from the standing position, lunge backward at a 45-degree angle to the right, making sure your left knee does not extend over your foot. Explode from that lunge position back to the standing position. With only enough time to regain balance, lunge right back down, on the left side, going backward in another 45-degree angle. Explode back from lunge to standing postion to complete one repetition; repeat for one minute. Cardio - Lateral Jumps: Starting from the standing position with feet a little wider than shoulder-width, squat down and touch the floor. Explode into a lateral jump moving to the right. As you jump, reach your hands above yourself. Land with legs apart and go right into the squat position again, squatting down and touching the floor. Explode back up jumping to the left and landing softly again. Repeat for two minutes. Abs - Inch Worms: Starting from plank position like you are going to do a pushup, walk your feet towards your hands in baby steps. Once you get to the point when you have to start bending your legs, start walking your hands forward in baby steps until you are back in the plank position. Repeat for one minute. *Tip: Always keep your core tight and stay hydrated.

    1. Exercise does more than just tone your body, it boosts self  esteem, improves mood and revs up metabolism.  So suck it up and get  moving!
    2. If you are looking to shed those last stubborn pounds,  you need to increase the intensity of your workouts. Try working at 85%  of your Maximum Heart Rate for optimal results.
    3. Getting bored with  that same old exercise routine?  Chances are you body is too.  It’s  probably time to switch things up if you want to continue seeing  results. 
    4. Using proper form when working out is the key to  getting the results you want and preventing injuries.  Think quality  over quantity.  Take the time to perfect your form in order to get the  results you want and keep your body healthy and strong. 
    5. Do not  exercise on an empty stomach.  This way you’ll have energy during your  workouts and you will burn fat instead of muscle.
    6. Don’t over do  it.  When starting out consult your physician.  Work to beginner /  intermediate levels.  Stay at around 70% of your MHR. IN a couple of  weeks or so as you become stronger and more fit begin to up your  intensity for best results.
    7. For results fast try circuit  training.  This is an exercise technique that utilizes a series of moves  in swift succession with no rest in between.  For example: Push ups  into squats followed by jumping jacks.  This method allows your workouts  to strengthen while burning fat at the same time.
    8. To ramp up  your fitness regimen try incorporating a technique called HIIT or High  Intensity Interval Training.  This simply means working short bouts (30  seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, 2 minutes) of cardio into your strength  training routine. 
    9. Six pack abs are not about crunches.  You  simply CAN NOT spot reduce fat.  The best way to get the washboard tummy  is by burning the fat off on top of the muscle with a combination of  diet, cardio, and over all resistance training.
    10. When you are on  the treadmill don’t hold on.  If you hold on while walking or jogging it  decreases the intensity thus decreasing your calorie burn by up to 24%

     

    

    

    

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