No Equipment Needed

Often times, like many of you, I have a busy day and I know getting my gear ready and heading to the gym will take up precious time, so instead of skipping a workout, I try to do one at home. I just completed this circuit the other day while I had dinner in the oven.   It took me approximately 30 minutes.  If I would have gone to the gym I would have been gone almost an hour and dinner would still have to be made.  The quadruple lunges are a killer.  I was sore the next day.  I was so happy when I finished this work out because I know how missing one workout turns into two.  Working out at home can be very beneficial to staying on track to reach your goals.  Keep it up.

-E

Short Shorts Workout



Shoes: Express, Shorts: Old Navy, Shirt: JCP

I will be going to the gym to work on legs and back.



Leg Press: 4 sets, 10-12 reps

Lat pull down: 4 sets, 10-12 reps

Step ups with weights: 4 sets, 10-12 reps

Cable Rows: 4 sets, 10-12 reps

One legged lungs: 4 sets, 10-12 reps

Assisted pull ups: 4 sets, 10-12 reps



Rest for 1 minute between each set. This will increase your heart rate and add cardio to your lifting. If you have some extra time complete 20 minutes of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). I like using the stair climber. I usually set it for 17 minutes, which makes each interval 1 minute long. 1 minute should be at a fast rate, which you are breathing heavily. For the other 1 minute it is more of a cool down to get your heart rate lower, then back up again. Here is an article at Women's Health for more information. You may use a treadmill, elliptical, stair climber, or outside. Choose your poison.



Remember by the last set you should be struggling to reach 10. If not you need to add more weight. Don't be afraid ladies, you will get toned not bulky.  Happy Lifting.

-E

A Little of Everything

The past week has been horrible for me and my friend gym.  We haven't seen each other in a while.  Yesterday was my first day back and I always do legs when this happens.  So, today I need to catch up the rest of the body.  Here is a workout you can do for your total body.  Rest for only 30 sec- 1 min between each set to increase your heart rate.  With a couple of these under my belt I will be right back into it again and can focus on individual body parts. 

Barbell front squat with press  4 sets 8-10 reps (or until failure)

Super Set these exercises: 4 sets 8-10 reps or until failure

weighted step ups/ Burpees

Kettlebell swings / 3 minutes of jump rope

woodchopper  4 sets 12 reps each side

I know it won't be easy, but it will be worth it.

-E

Summer Staple: LBS



Shirt: Forever 21; Shorts: Express (old), similar: Here; Bracelets: Forever 21 (old), Similar: Here; Shoes: Gianni Bini (old), Similar: Here; Purse: B. Makowsky (old), Similar: Here; Necklace: Erinicole Accessories.

Every summer I seem to pull my little black shorts out of the closet, again, and support them with my newest summer top.  This summer is no different.  They are the staple of my summer wardrobe.  I wear them with everything, flats, wedges, heals, t-shirts…you name it.  Every girls needs a pair of go to shorts in their closet.  I got mine from Express a couple years ago, actually, a long time ago and they are still holding up.  I recently added these to my closet, as well.  LBS are a great way to show off your hard work at the gym.  I have recently been completing this leg workout, from Amanda Latona, to make sure my legs are summer ready. 

I dare you to try.

-E