Want strong arms, a strong core, and impeccable balance? Side plank it up, babes.
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Fitspiration
Me. :) Proud of my progress so far.
Before: August 10, 2012
During: October 14, 2012
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Side V-Up w/Kick
Modifier: omit the kick, and just do the side v-ups instead. Reduce range of motion, and come up to your forearm to make it easier. When in doubt, leave one leg on the ground.
How To Do It
A. Lie on your side, with your bottom extended in front of you. Find your sweet spot (some people have issues with their hips), and roll on to your bum to make it a little more comfortable. Other hand rests behind the head. Feet are stacked, knees together.
B. Using your obliques, pull your knees in towards your chest and lift your torso bringing your elbow towards the knee. Use the extended hand to help you balance.
C. Extend the legs back out, trying to keep both off the floor. Lift the top leg up and reach towards it with your hand. Really squeeze through the sides during the lift. That’s one rep.
D. Return to start and repeat.
via Crammin’ Core! 16 Minute Core & Cardio Challenge (with Dorm Room Friendly Options)
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Ten Acts of Healthy Rebellion
So here, in no particular order, are my top 10 acts of acts of healthy rebellion:
1. Don’t believe most of what you’ve been told about health — especially by large, conventionally-minded “authoritative” organizations.
2. Forget about quick fixes (fad diets, weight loss pills, miracle drinks and powders, etc.). They don’t work, and often make matters worse.
3. Eat whole foods, real actual foods (not products, not diet stuff) and learn how to prepare them in ways you enjoy. A few sub-points here:
- If you are eating mostly whole foods, don’t worry too much about calories and fats.
- Do be afraid of trans fats, rancid fats, crappy industrial vegetable oils, factory-farmed meats, and industrially processed meat products.
- Eat lots of plants, especially dark leafy greens and brightly colored veggies. They are packed with phytonutrients and fiber, and they also help you adjust to your taste preferences in healthier directions. (For more advice on that front, see “Paleo vs. Vegan.”)
- Minimize your intake of flours (even “whole grain” flours) and sugars. They set the stage for inflammation, high cholesterol, insulin imbalance, cravings, mood imbalances, weight gain and even certain cancers.
- Avoid preservatives, artificial sweeteners, added flavors and other non-food ingredients.
4. Aim for 85%. Dietarily and otherwise, you don’t have to be perfect. Trying will make you miserable and a loner in most circles. It will also cut down on your fun and pleasure — and pleasure (in moderation) is good for you.
5. Identify and respect any food intolerances you might have, even if it means you will be forever categorized as a “weird picky eater.” Gluten and dairy are in practically everything, so if you don’t eat them, you will be weird. But anything you are intolerant to inflames your body, and inflammation breeds disease. Better weird than sick.
6. Move your body however you like, but find a way to move regularly. Sitting kills. Moving regularly improves circulation and detoxification, helps balance blood sugar, maintains body composition, improves mood and enhances sleep.
7. Sleep! Sleep is when your body repairs itself, when your brain makes key connections. Sleep is also critical to healthy metabolism, immunity and resilience. And most people don’t get nearly enough.
8. Be in charge of your health. Learn about your body. It’s great to assemble a posse of wise counselors and helpers — but you still need to be in charge. Realize that most conventionally trained doctors are better trained in disease than in health. Beware relying on prescription drugs for chronic conditions. Many (like those for blood pressure, cholesterol and stomach acid) are overprescribed, and have serious side effects. Most chronic disease has chronic causes, and those chronic causes are largely within your control.
9. Do your personal work. Address the mental, emotional and social issues that are presenting barriers or setting up negative patterns in your life — from body image issues, addictions, job or relationship troubles, to just not being sure what you want to do with your life. Keep in mind that stress is responsible for 85 percent of doctors visits, and is the trigger for all kinds of inflammatory conditions.
10. Connect with healthy community. Build an active, inspiring peer group. Learn from others. See getting healthy as an adventure and a challenge, and an opportunity for discovery. Greet the challenge with other brave people you enjoy.
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Brazilian Butt Workout
We all want a nice butt to make our skinny jeans look good. Try out this butt workout to tighten, tone and lift your butt!
20 Squats
20 Plie Squats
20 Donkey Kicks per side
20 Fire Hydrants per side
20 Circling Donkey Kick per side
30 Alternating Split Jumps
30 Alternating Sliders
30 Hips Lifts
20 Lunges Kicks per side
Do this 3x through for an awesome butt workout! I know your buns will be burning by the end of this
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