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Your Best Body: Workout Central

June 15, 2008

body-makeover-ball-weightsReady to get your moves on? We’ve pulled together some of our best workouts—all expert-tested and designed to help you get in shape. Whether you want to get your best beach body or target your trouble areas, we’ve got the move for you. Read More


This Full-Body Workout Does It All

May 7, 2008

Believe it: This 20-minute full-body routine from Contributing Editor Petra Kolber—with six- and nine-month fitness boosts—is the only workout you’ll ever need. Just repeat two or three times a week and combine these moves with 30 minutes of cardio, three times a week. Read More


Full-Body Workout: Prone Leg Raise With Ball

May 7, 2008

Frequency: 2 to 3 times per week
Repetitions: 8 to 12
Trainer tip: If you feel unsteady, begin by working one leg at a time.

Instructions
A. Lie facedown on a stability ball with your arms bent slightly, abs tight, and legs straight. Read More


Full-Body Workout: Lunge With Overhead Press

May 7, 2008

Frequency: 2 to 3 times per week
Repetitions: 8 to 12

Instructions
A. Stand facing forward with feet hip-distance apart; hold a five- to eight-pound dumbbell in your right hand. Pivot left, then lunge, keeping your left knee directly over your left toe. Read More


Full-Body Workout: Figure Eights

May 7, 2008

Frequency: 2 to 3 times per week
Repetitions: 8 to 12

Instructions
A. Lie on your back with your legs bent and feet on the floor a comfortable distance from your butt. Place a rolled-up towel between your thighs and hold a three- to five-pound dumbbell between your hands. Use your abs to lift your legs, then extend your arms toward the ceiling. Read More


Full-Body Workout: Hip Hinge With Triceps Extension

May 7, 2008

Frequency: 2 to 3 times per week
Repetitions: 8 to 12

Instructions
A. With a three- to five-pound dumbbell in your right hand, bend left leg slightly and rest right foot on the floor behind you; place left hand on left thigh for support. Read More


Full-Body Workout: Lateral Lunge With Biceps Curl

May 7, 2008

Frequency: 2 to 3 times per week
Repetitions: 8 to 12

Instructions
Stand with feet together and hold a five- to eight-pound dumbbell in each hand; arms should be by your sides, and palms should face your body. Keeping your abs tight and chest lifted, take a large step to the side with your right foot. Lower your right leg into lunge position and curl your hands to your shoulders. Push off your right leg, lower your arms, and return to starting position; repeat with left leg to complete the rep. Read More


A Workout for Unwinding

March 4, 2008

Take 10 minutes to relax with these calming poses—part 3 in our “Keep Moving!” series from Contributing Editor Petra Kolber. Read More


BodyWork: Bikini Workout

February 22, 2008

Q: What can I do to look better in a bikini top?

A: You can tone up the area many women neglect: your chest. Strong chest muscles are key to maintaining good posture, keeping your upper half looking fit for swimsuit season, and helping you do all the pushing life demands, whether it’s a vacuum, wheelbarrow, or grocery cart. These 3 moves give you a thorough chest workout—without having to wait in line for the bench press at the gym. Read More


BodyWork: An All-Body Toning Workout

February 22, 2008

Q: Help! I need a quick workout that’ll tone me up in time for the beach.

A: This high-intensity workout comes from fitness-DVD maven Jari Love, a Calgary, Alberta–based personal trainer and exercise expert for over 20 years.

Love created this low-weight, high-rep routine from her Ripped DVD series (the newest addition is available this month). After each move, do 1 minute of jumping jacks or running in place to keep your heart rate up and maximize calorie burn (increase to 2 minutes as you get stronger). Do this 15- to 20- minute workout once or twice a week, and you’ll hit the sand in fine form. Read More



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