Tag Archives: fitness
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Weekend Challenge: Stationary Pulse Lunges
Banish Thigh Jiggle! [fl]L[/fl]ooking to firm your thighs? The stationary pulse lunge is the perfect solution. Step 1: Stand upright and then take one step forward with one leg. Step 2: Slowly bend down so that you’re in a lunge position. Step 3: Once the knee is almost touching t...
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Weekend Challenge: Curtsy Lunge
Build a Better Lower Body! [fl]T[/fl]he curtsy lunge offers a twist on the standard lunge and will liven up any workout program. Step 1 Stand in an upright position and then step slightly forward and to the side with one foot, turning out the toes so you open up your hips. Step 2 ...
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Weekend Challenge: Side Plank Dips
Banish Love Handles Quickly! [fl]T[/fl]he challenge this week is with side plank dips. If you want to combat love handles, this is the move for you. Step 1 Get into a side plank position, balancing the body, facing one side of the room on the feet and forearm. Free arm should be placed ju...
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Weekend Challenge: Running Knee Raises
Torch Calories Quickly! [fl]N[/fl]eed a cardio move to blast fat? Running knee raises is your solution. To perform these, get into a standing position and then start running on the spot. As you do so, think of lifting the knees up as high as you can, so they aim to touch your chest. Keep ...
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Weekend Challenge: Prone Ball Roll Ins
Carve Chiseled Abs! [fl]T[/fl]his move will slim down your waist in a hurry, getting you those six pack abs you desire. Step 1 Place the feet on top of an exercise ball, stomach down balancing the rest of the body on the palms of the hands placed beneath the shoulders. The body should form a ...
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Weekend Challenge: Single Leg Squats
Get a noticeable backside fast. [fl]R[/fl]eady to firm up your glutes? This move will do the trick in a hurry. Step 1: Stand upright, holding onto a nearby chair if you need to for balance. Lift one leg up off the floor, raising it about 1-2 feet in the air. Step 2: From here, bend the su...
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Side Plank Dips: Banish Love Handles Quickly
The challenge this week is with side plank dips. If you want to combat love handles, this is the move for you. Get into a side plank position, balancing the body, facing one side of the room on the feet and forearm. Free arm should be placed just alongside the body. From here, lower the ...
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Nutrition And Lifestyle Tips For A Healthy Pregnancy
Savvy nutrition and lifestyle choices will help your body cope with the swings and roundabouts of pregnancy, as well as ensuring that your baby has the very best start in life – and yes, this begins in the womb! Eat! We are strictly warned about what not to eat during pregnancy (cold cuts of...