Wednesday, August 22, 2012

All mixed up

Did you know if you were to drink a cup of cold water as soon as you wake up it will boost your metabolism for the day? Awesome! This is a great article about lemon water: Lemon Water

Anyone have any good tips on making sure I get enough water in the day? I always give in to sweet cravings instead of drinking the water... I desperately need help.

Alright today's workout is a mixture of body parts.Some legs, some arms, and some abs.



Wall Scissors
Here is the video of how to do it: http://www.prevention.com/wall-workout-wall-scissor
 Do 20-25 per leg


Toe Reaches
Here is the video of how to do it: http://www.prevention.com/wall-workout-toe-reaches
 Do 20-25 on each side
 
Uneven Arm Hold and Arm Fly 

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(http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/uneven-arm-hold-with-arm-fly?workout=32517)
Steps: Get into an elbow plank position.
          Raise your right arm in front of you so it's parallel to the ground and lift your left leg at least two
                    inches.
          "Fly" your arm and leg out, moving them away from your head and body, then reverse back to the
                   starting position. Drop down, then repeat with the opposite arm and leg. 
Do 15 on each side

Side and Cross over Lunge

Side and Crossover Lunge 
(http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/top-10-moves-tone-your-trouble-zones?page=4)
Steps: follow the picture 
 Do 10-15 per side. 

 Heel Lift

(http://www.wholeliving.com/136445/ballet-barre-workout?lpgStart#/40379)
Steps: Facing the back of a chair, hinge at hips with a flat back.
          Extend arms straight out, resting palms on back of chair.
          Bend right leg and lift to hip height, pushing heel toward the ceiling.
          Keeping hips square, pump leg up and down
Do 15-20 and switch legs.

Repeat Circuit

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