Here is the shoulders and abs workout of our beginner workout series. Make sure you are lifting with intensity, but using strict form. Complete each exercise and then rest for 45-60 seconds.
Here is the post on how to complete "Combat Abs".
End your workout with an incline walk. Make sure to set the incline high enough to make it difficult but do not hold on...Build that booty!
Notice we only have abs once per week - ABS ARE MADE IN THE KITCHEN!
We are all about maximizing our time - especially since all four of us hold down full-time jobs, eat clean (yeah - that's a lot of prep), workout, manage the blog and try to have a life! That being said, we came up with a quick workout that you can do when you wake up in the morning to get your juices flowing and energized for the day. Don't let it be your only workout - use it for extra energy to get you through your day!
Essentially, here's the workout not in photo form:
The 10 Minute "Wake Up" Workout
Complete total circuit 2 times. After completing the second round end with a 2 minute stretch.
Not sure how to do a "pop squat?" Check out these instructions from Livestrong.
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You've been asking and we have been listening! Whitney and I do this routine once a week, for three weeks, followed by a fast-hitting legs circuit once a week (more to come on that legs circuit at a later date). This isn't our only upper legs and backside muscle-building routine, but it's one of our favorites - we wanted to share it with you!
Please Note: Before beginning routine, please ensure you are healthy enough to perform such exercises. Also, please adjust weight according to your own fitness levels. Weight suggestions are merely guidelines (we tend to lift additional weight varying with our skill level and intensity). Machine Assisted merely means that we advocate using a machine for this exercise vs. free weights.
Warmup: 5 Minute Treadmill Brisk Walk - 4.0-4.3 MPH
Smith-Machine Assisted Squats
Machine Assisted Prone (Lying) Leg Curls
Machine Assisted Leg Extensions
Walking Lunges with Dumbells
Step Ups with Dumbells
Leg Press
There it is ladies! Remember, adapt this to your own personal strengths, fitness level and needs. Make sure that you vary the routine as well at least every 4-5 times you do it to keep your body guessing.
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Enjoy!
