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1 Rule To Optimize Your Workout

I figured this would be a great time to share this killer article with you. It’s from my friends and partners over at Prograde Nutrition.
Bottom line: Recent research shows any strength training workout should be followed by proper post-workout nutrition.
It’s all right here ==>
http://virtualfitnesstrainer.getprograde.com/recovery-research.html
Enjoy!
Yours in health,
Mandy
PS – I’m not kidding around. Do NOT waste [...]

Intermediate And Advanced Six Pack Stomach Exercises

For more six pack stomach tips and beginners abs workout routine go here: Abdominals – Cool Six Pack Abs Exercises Workout Routine For Your Midsection
Intermediate Routine
Legs Raised Crunch
Lie flat on your back on the floor. Have your hands clasped lightly behind your neck and your legs extended directly upwards with the soles of your [...]

Kick Butt Exercise For Thighs

If you’d like the first four exercise for thighs go here: Lean, Shapely, Kick-Butt Sexy Legs!
5. Box Jumps (3 box jumps = 1 rep. Up to 5-6 reps, depending on your fitness level)
You will need 3 aerobic steps at different heights. You will need to adjust [...]

Abdominals – Cool Six Pack Abs Exercises Workout Routine For Your Midsection

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t want a toned midsection… This is one of the most asked for “training goals” when it comes to getting into shape. Below is an easy six pack abs exercises workout routine to help you strengthen and tone your abs.
Few Rules And Tips About The Following…..
a. As per the rest [...]

12 Great Butt Exercises

Do you dread the summer months knowing that you are going to have to, sooner or later, start on your butt exercises regime, so you can bare your butt in those new shorts or the new swimwear you’ve just purchased? Don’t forget winter – when a toned butt always looks great in jeans.
Well if your [...]

Lean, Shapely, Kick-Butt Sexy Exercises For Legs!

Over the past couple of months I’ve had bucket loads of emails from women wanting a leg workout that’s challenging, gets the heart rate up and that hits different areas of their muscles that they don’t get to tap into – so to speak – with their [...]

Full Body Circuit Workout! Burn Fat and Increase Muscle

This circuit workout includes cardio intervals along with weight training. Who is it for? To help get folk back on track after they’d let their fitness plans fall by the wayside, have become unfit and are eager to get started again.
Not only will circuit workout programs help challenge your fitness level, but this [...]

Super Fast Workout for the Holidays

Need a fast workout to get you buy while travelling, on holidays or over the festive season?
This is great for those short breaks away when you need a quick easy fast workout to help burn off those extra calories you’ve been consuming.
WARNING: Do not perform this directly after YOUR Christmas / Holiday [...]

Basic Stretch Routine

A basic stretch routine to assist with improving flexibility and helping to prevent injuries.
Only stretch as far as you comfortably can.

Hamstring
Sitting on the floor keeping your tummy firm and back straight. Have one leg extended in front of you and the other leg bent so the sole of your other foot touches your [...]

Workout: 2 X “Summer Ready” Workouts

You asked for it – you got it! Summer workouts to help burn off those extra pounds of body fat that have built up over the colder months.
Even though the title for these workouts state they are for summer, those of you who are experiencing winter at the moment can still make use [...]

Beach and Outdoor Workout: Strong, Sleek, Sexy

On holidays? Having some time-out but don’t want to get tied down with the complexities of finding a gym or having to train specific body parts on certain days? Or is your normal home gym workout boring you to tears?
Then you are going to love this outdoor and beach workout!
So what will you [...]

2 X Gym Circuit Workouts For Men And Women!

I have received a few requests from men and women for circuit workouts that can be performed at the gym, making use of free weights and machines.
Tip: If your gym is really busy you may like to perform the following circuit workout during a more quiet period or time slot. There’s nothing worse [...]