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Full Body Workout: March Madness Fitness Challenge

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Ready for another challenge? 

It's winter so you might be inside (and sitting) more than normal but it's time to start thinking about spring weather. Let's get our hearts pumping and fat melting.

I'll be honest, I usually put together these challenges to force myself to get moving in the mornings. You can do these anytime during the day but I like to do mine as soon as I wake up because it sets me up for a great day and I won't forget about it.

This should NOT be your only workout of the day though, these challenges are meant to be paired with your regular workout (which is hopefully one of our workout plans!).

If this is too easy for you - double everything. Too hard? Do what you can!

Need help with the exercises?

  1. Squat with your hands on the ground in front of you
  2. Kick your feet back into plank position
  3. Do a push-up (if you are up for the challenge!)
  4. Quickly return to the squat position
  5. Jump as high as you can as you stand back up

Plan on participating? Let us know! Join us on Instagram (heandsheeatclean) and use the hashtag #heandsheeatclean so we can see you work!

How to Do a Plie Squat - Video Tutorial

Exercise TutorialsWhitney CarlsonComment

The Plie' Squat is hands-down one of our favorite exercises for toning your backside, quads, hamstrings, abductors and adductors. That's why we include it in almost all of our She Sweats Workout Plans, in one way, shape or form! It's all-in-one squat! It doesn't hurt that this borrowed dancer move will get you that much closer to your ideal you.

Watch the video:

Simple Takeaway Points from the Video:

1 - Chest Up

2 - Flat Back

3 - Knees and Toes Turned Back

4 - Knees Pressed Back as You Squat Down

5 - Squeeze Glutes and Thighs as You Return to a Standing Position

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Do the Perfect Body-Weight Squat... Every Time!

Exercise TutorialsWhitney Carlson1 Comment

This post is simple, but necessary! You've seen it in your She Sweats workouts or a free workout from our website and now you need to know how to do it PROPERLY. Here's our explanation of how to do the perfect body-weight squat.

Here are a few things to remember:

1. Legs shoulder-width apart.

2. Chest up and forward.

3. Knees directly over toes.

4. Stick that booty backward!!

5. Engage those quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes - think about the muscles you are working while you exercise.

Remember, have fun with it!