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There is nothing I love more than ripping my abs to smithereens.
Seriously.
Ok, well maybe I’d prefer eating some cupcakes. But they don’t give me a six-pack. This workout does.
Enjoy!
Pulse up – 30x
Plank – 60 seconds
Advanced Plank – 10 seconds each side
Single leg side plank – 60 seconds each side
Mason twist – 50 reps
REST for 60 seconds
REPEAT
Did you make it? Still with me? Awesome. Bring on the cupcakes.
Good morning! Happy Wednesday!
Reader request this morning! I’ve compiled visuals from around the web, to help illustrate an arm workout I put together. I do this workout at least 2 times a week and find it’s all I need to keep my arms toned. I use 10 pound dumbbells, but if you are just starting our I recommend starting with 5 pounds or less. If you are already ripped, feel free to increase the weight as well!
This workout includes my favorite exercises from classes I’ve taken, workout videos — even P90x. It’s become my go-to workout and always leaves my arms burning. Added bonus - the whole routine usually is finished within 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Shoulder press — 20x
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Bicep curls — 20x
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Kickbacks — 20x
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BREAK – Do 10 pushups
REPEAT SEQUENCE
BREAK – Do 10 pushups
Deep Swimmer’s Press – 20x
Upright row — 20x
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Triceps press – 20x
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BREAK – Do 10 pushups
REPEAT SEQUENCE
BREAK – Do 10 pushups
Front and side shoulder flys — 20x
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Bent over row — 20x
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Hammer bicep curls — 20x
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BREAK – Do 10 pushups
REPEAT SEQUENCE
BREAK – Do 10 pushups
YOU ARE DONE! Now go admire yourself in the mirror, I can see those muscles already 
Good morning, friends!
For those who care, my dinner last night was glorious (beet salad, mashed cauliflower and roasted brussels sprouts, thankyouverymuch) and I was able to leave my Mommy Guilt at the door.
And Crop’s new space was breathtaking — check it out:
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The Mister did great with getting our little gremlin to bed — in fact, he only woke up once last night! Maybe Daddy should put him to bed more often?
Anyway, I have some great reads to share this morning — enjoy.
22 Foods with Trans Fat - make sure you keep a close watch on this list – there are a few surprises!
Diet vs. Exercise: Which Lowers Death Risk More? ”Its conclusion is that overall fitness appears to be more important than BMI, more important than fatness, when it comes to determining whether you’re going to be at risk for dying from Cardiovascular Disease.”
Vitamin risks? Study ties supplements to bad health decisions – quote of note: ”We live in a society that is very oriented towards taking medication,” Dr. Andrew Leuchter, director of the UCLA’s Laboratory of Brain, Behavior, and Pharmacology, told msnbc.com. “People feel like they can take a pill and it will almost immunize them from any unhealthy lifestyle choices.”
Is yoga better than strength training? Strength and fitness coach, Arnav Sarkar, says, “Both have certain benefits that they alone provide best, and both have certain shortcomings which require practicing the other”. He tries to decipher the yoga versus strength training debate for us…
Want to work on those abs, but hate crunches? Help is here: Get Flat Abs: 10 Crunch-Free Moves
Reason #20397 Bean will never play football - Football Could Contribute To Strokes In Adolescents. Never.
More chatter around barefoot running — harmful or beneficial?
Ever wonder how muscle fatigue originates in the head? A new study discovered a mechanism in the brain that triggers a reduction in muscle performance during tiring activities and ensures that one’s own physiological limits are not exceeded.
Do you have any fun articles to share? Please do so in the comments!