Most days I work out in a class format of some sort- be it Baby Boot Camp, Pilates or even Insanity- I have someone telling me what to do- which is just how I like it. When it comes to working out and lifting weights, I know what to do and how to do it, [...]
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Work your guns ladies! Whether you want Madonna-esque arms or just want some tone and definition- isolated moves that target particular muscle groups are also effective strength training tools. The traditional bicep curl has many variations- try to build strength and endurance by adding new moves to your current workout routine. Basic bicep curl: 1.Stand [...]
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After I had G-love, my mid-section was a wreck. For the first time in my life I had a muffin top, and lots of mush that simply hung around for way too long. The Russian Twist really helped me build strength and muscle in my obliques and abs. It also is an easy exercise to [...]
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If you really want to flatten your belly, you won’t get there doing hundreds of crunches. In fact, a study done at the University of Virginia found that it takes 250,000 crunches to burn 1 pound of fat. That is 100 crunches a day for 7 years. You will flatten your belly by strengthening the [...]
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Squats are not just for bodybuilders. They are a great exercise that works the entire lower body- most importantly your glutes, quads and hamstrings. There are so many variations to this exercise, you won’t tire of doing these anytime soon. Add squats to your strength training routine to build strength, endurance and see results. Traditional [...]
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Do you ever plan to work out but let things get in the way? An important errand, a load of laundry, a re-run of Grey’s Anatomy on Lifetime…. In the life of a Super Mama there is always something else to be doing instead of working out. The most common complaint I hear from other [...]
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You love to hate them… push-ups are a fabulous exercise that engage the core, build upper body strength and tone your arms. The great thing about push-ups are that you don’t need any equipment to do them, there are a lot of different ways to do them and they show results! Traditional push-up: 1.Start in [...]
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