Christmas is a hectic time and getting enough exercise can be difficult..
Why not try this quick 10 minute workout to get your pulse racing and keep your metabolism at it's peak?
Showing posts with label tone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tone. Show all posts
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
Monday, 30 June 2014
Tips for a flatter stomach!
Summer's here and so are the holidays, tan lines and bikinis..
But is your body confidence holding you back from wearing that dream swimsuit you've been saving all winter?
Check out the vid below for some fool proof tips on toning that tummy..
Wednesday, 23 April 2014
Want Toned Abs in Time for Summer?
I found this really great clip with some simple exercises to help you get toned abs,
enjoy!
Thursday, 7 November 2013
Top 10 Best Fat Burning Exercises!
Don’t feel like going to the gym? With these fat burning exercises, you don’t even need a gym membership – or even any equipment, for that matter.
The best workouts are always going to be those that consist of moves that engage multiple large muscle groups. You can easily take a simple, conventional toning move and turn it into a something more efficient that gives you the most bang for your buck for every moment that you spend on your workout.
For example, consider the bicep curl. It is an extremely effective basic strength training or toning movement, however, 3 sets of them is not exactly going to crank up your calorie burning furnace or cancel out that cheeseburger and microbrew you had for dinner last night. Instead of isolating just the bicep, you could combine the move with a lunge to significantly boost the caloric burn, and simultaneously tone your lower body.
Apply the above concept to the exercises that make up your routines and they become dynamic, fat burning workouts. Here are the best examples that put this principle to work.
Top 10 Best Fat Burning Exercises
1 Burpees - This at home cardio move tones your core, upper body and legs all at once- it’s a triple threat exercise that everyone tends to dread for good reason; they are hard! But they also work.
2 Jumping Lunges - Lunges are a fantastic thigh toning exercise; add in the momentum required to jump up in between lunges and the move turns into an incredible calorie burner.
3 Pilates Leg Pulls - Tone your core, glutes, and thighs with this one simple Pilates move. Because all of the large muscle groups involved, you burn a high number of calories while you are toning.
4 Jackknife Crunches - Jackknife Crunches are an advanced abdominal move that engage both the upper and lower abs for maximal toning in the least amount of time. They are especially beneficial because lower abs can be hard to target without equipment.
5 Lunges with Reverse Leg Raise - This tones the glutes, thighs, obliques, and lower back, all while building coordination and balance.
6 Jumping Squats - Do this exercise for a minute or two straight and you wont have any doubts about how challenging it is. This plyometric is also great for building explosive speed.
7 Push Ups - Push ups are a total body exercise that are easily modified and can be made to be very challenging, even for the most avid exerciser. If a regular push up feels too easy for you, try the Single Leg Push Up.
8 Side Planks with Leg Raises - While this most specifically targets the outer thighs, obliques, and deltoids, it requires the strength and coordination of the entire body to hold up the base Pilates side plank.
9 Mountain Climbers - Mountain Climbers can feel like a punishment, but they truly are one of the best overall toning and fat burning moves out there that don't require a bit of equipment.
10 Jumping Jacks - This simple at home cardio essential is an excellent way to get your heart rate up quickly. Add it in between strength training sets to keep your caloric burn high.
http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/article-detail/Top-10-Best-Fat-Burning-Exercises-Fat-Burning-Workouts-at-Home/8o/
The best workouts are always going to be those that consist of moves that engage multiple large muscle groups. You can easily take a simple, conventional toning move and turn it into a something more efficient that gives you the most bang for your buck for every moment that you spend on your workout.
For example, consider the bicep curl. It is an extremely effective basic strength training or toning movement, however, 3 sets of them is not exactly going to crank up your calorie burning furnace or cancel out that cheeseburger and microbrew you had for dinner last night. Instead of isolating just the bicep, you could combine the move with a lunge to significantly boost the caloric burn, and simultaneously tone your lower body.
Apply the above concept to the exercises that make up your routines and they become dynamic, fat burning workouts. Here are the best examples that put this principle to work.
Top 10 Best Fat Burning Exercises
1 Burpees - This at home cardio move tones your core, upper body and legs all at once- it’s a triple threat exercise that everyone tends to dread for good reason; they are hard! But they also work.
2 Jumping Lunges - Lunges are a fantastic thigh toning exercise; add in the momentum required to jump up in between lunges and the move turns into an incredible calorie burner.
3 Pilates Leg Pulls - Tone your core, glutes, and thighs with this one simple Pilates move. Because all of the large muscle groups involved, you burn a high number of calories while you are toning.
4 Jackknife Crunches - Jackknife Crunches are an advanced abdominal move that engage both the upper and lower abs for maximal toning in the least amount of time. They are especially beneficial because lower abs can be hard to target without equipment.
5 Lunges with Reverse Leg Raise - This tones the glutes, thighs, obliques, and lower back, all while building coordination and balance.
6 Jumping Squats - Do this exercise for a minute or two straight and you wont have any doubts about how challenging it is. This plyometric is also great for building explosive speed.
7 Push Ups - Push ups are a total body exercise that are easily modified and can be made to be very challenging, even for the most avid exerciser. If a regular push up feels too easy for you, try the Single Leg Push Up.
8 Side Planks with Leg Raises - While this most specifically targets the outer thighs, obliques, and deltoids, it requires the strength and coordination of the entire body to hold up the base Pilates side plank.
9 Mountain Climbers - Mountain Climbers can feel like a punishment, but they truly are one of the best overall toning and fat burning moves out there that don't require a bit of equipment.
10 Jumping Jacks - This simple at home cardio essential is an excellent way to get your heart rate up quickly. Add it in between strength training sets to keep your caloric burn high.
http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/article-detail/Top-10-Best-Fat-Burning-Exercises-Fat-Burning-Workouts-at-Home/8o/
Wednesday, 14 November 2012
Toning Up Diet Tips!
By Zoe Glass
If you want a lean, shapely body, exercise is vital, but just as important is what you eat. When you are deciding what foods to eat when toning muscles, you need to keep in mind the nutritional requirements and needs of your whole body, and work toward a balanced diet that sustains your energy for exercise, helps your body burn fat, and offers plenty of vitamins and minerals. For special dietary needs, such as those related to diabetes or pregnancy, consult your physician before beginning a new eating plan.
If you want a lean, shapely body, exercise is vital, but just as important is what you eat. When you are deciding what foods to eat when toning muscles, you need to keep in mind the nutritional requirements and needs of your whole body, and work toward a balanced diet that sustains your energy for exercise, helps your body burn fat, and offers plenty of vitamins and minerals. For special dietary needs, such as those related to diabetes or pregnancy, consult your physician before beginning a new eating plan.
Protein
When toning muscles, you are breaking them down so your body can rebuild them. Protein is the essential ingredient in this process, according to Daniel Burke, author of "Fast Fat Loss Plan." He notes that people who don't get enough protein tend to have poor muscle tone and are also more susceptible to illness because protein is essential for supporting your immune system. Make sure you get plenty of protein from healthy sources such as low-fat dairy, legumes, nuts, seeds and lean meat.
High-Fiber Food
You don't want your toned muscles hidden beneath a layer of fat, so it is important to reach your ideal weight. The Mayo Clinic recommends eating plenty of high-fiber foods because they are known to aid weight loss. High-fiber food promotes digestive health, which is essential for banishing a bloated belly, and it helps you feel full longer. Many fruits and most vegetables are high in fiber, so eat a wide variety, such as leafy greens, asparagus, cabbage and mushrooms. Also eat whole-grain bread, rice, pasta and cereal instead of white or refined grains.
Fat-Burning Foods
Fat-burning foods, along with exercise, will put your metabolism into overdrive and help achieve your muscle toning goals. Vitamin C is one of nature's fat-burning tools, as research reported in the "Journal of the American College of Nutrition" suggests. Subjects who had adequate vitamin C levels burned up to 30 percent more fat during exercise than people who were vitamin C-deficient. To make sure you're getting enough vitamin C, have an orange or a grapefruit as a pre- or post-workout snack. Not only will it boost your nutrient levels, but the water content will help you stay hydrated.
Meal Planning
When you are toning muscles, you should eat small, evenly spaced meals with approximately equal amounts of protein and carbohydrates. According to "Easy Natural Weight Loss," the protein will boost your metabolism and fill you up, and your body will burn 20 percent of protein calories just breaking it down for fuel. Adding high-fiber foods such as fruit and vegetables to your meal will help promote digestive health, ensure you get the vitamins and minerals you need, and add flavor and variety.
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