Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Fit Tip

This week add a Ballet Squat to your leg routine. 
Stand with your feet wide, toes turned out and press up into the balls of your feet.  Keeping your heels up, slightly roll your pelvis under and squat down, maintaining a straight line from your tailbone up your spine.  Press up to start while keeping your heels off the floor. 
Repeat for three sets of 10. 
For more of a challenge, hold weights in your hands, keeping them close to your hips.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Fit Tip

While you're lifting this week:
  • Push Yourself- choose a weight that is moderately heavy for you and do 12-15 reps for four sets.  The final reps should be challenging!
  • Keep Time- lift the weight for three seconds and lower for two seconds.  Concentrate on your form and take advantage of the concentric and essentric muscle movement.
  • Rest briefly-30 seconds of rest between sets will keep your heart rate elevated and calorie burn potential high.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Daily Inspiration

"Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong attitude"
Thomas Jefferson