Flatten Your Belly with This Killer Ab Workout
Get ready to whip off your cover-up: This workout, created exclusively for Women's Health by Rachel Cosgrove, C.S.C.S., owner of Results Fitness in Newhall, California, combines fat-burning cardio with moves that target your entire core rather than individual muscles (wouldn't it be great if there was a magical lower abs workout?), so you'll burn more fat while toning up. Directions Do these workout moves three nonconsecutive days a week. Melt Your Middle Follow this interval-training program three times a week after your core workout. For this interval workout, remember to include an easy 3- to 5-minute warmup and cooldown. MOVE 1Basic Workout: Plank Starting at the top of a pushup position, bend your elbows and lower yourself down until you can shift your weight from your hands to your forearms. MOVE 2Basic Workout: Side Plank Lie on your right side with your legs straight. MOVE 3Basic Workout: Glute Bridge March Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
Nutella Cupcakes Recipe
Today is World Nutella Day, so you knew there was no way I’d forgo posting something that utilizes this delicious Chocolate Hazlenut spread. As I have stated once or twice, I love Nutella and I’m pretty certain you could smear the stuff on a piece of cardboard and I’d be completely content! Taking a simple chocolate cupcake recipe and filling the middle with that awesome Nutella lusciousness, definitely quenches that hazelnut craving that I get more frequently than I’d like to admit. Top off with Nutella buttercream, and these are truly irresistible to those Nutella fanatics that I know are plentiful! This post is not your typical MBA post; meaning it’s not a complete recipe. The Method: -I made one of my favorite chocolate cupcake recipes according to the recipe directions (you’ll see my fave in an upcoming fundamentals post). A Few Notes: -New to making buttercream frosting? Looking for more Nutella Deliciousness? If you enjoyed this recipe, you may like...
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Easy 30 Day Workout Challenge | Thinspirational Journey
For this challenge. All you need to do it to follow this 5 day workout for 30 days or for a month. Its Only a Monday – Friday workout and it relatively easy! Day 1: How would you rate your level of energy 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest. Day 2: What are your top 5 workout songs that you listen to? Day 3: Which part of your body is your trouble spot? Day 4: Which part of you body do you like the most? Day 5: What was your favourite sport or activity as a child? Day 6: Minus whatever factor there may be, given the chance which sport would have loved to pursue? Day 7: Are you looking forward to your workout tomorrow? Day 8: Do you eat healthy whilst on this challenge? Day 9: What is your favourite workout drink? Day 10: Can you feel a change in energy level after 2 weeks of consistently working out? Day 11: What will you reward yourself once you complete this challenge? Day 12: Do you prefer exercising alone or with a friend? Day 13: What is your favourite cardio workout?
Splendid satisfaction in 35 seconds! |
Now here’s a sweet little sweetie that you can mix and cook in the cup and in – alright maybe 1 1/2 minutes tops – you’ll have a cute little cutie for a guilt free snack. (But it’s only 35 seconds in the microwave…so there!) Soooo good, for so not a lot of work! The best part? No huge 16-serving monstrosity sitting on your counter staring you down every time you pass by the kitchen. I’ve been experimenting with different flavors (a White Velvet and a Lemon one) so stay tuned…check back…don’t go away! If you wanted to make a “Master Mix” so that when the urge hits you can do this even quicker, multiply the dry ingredients in the recipe by 10, mix very well, and keep in an airtight container. 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 tablespoons Splenda Granular or Whey Low powdered 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon instant coffee crystals – optional, but brings out the chocolaty YUM! Pinch salt 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon oil Drop of vanilla extract Like this:
Full Beginners Running Program | From Zero to Hero
Regardless of your fitness level, you can easily start from zero to running 20 minutes continuously in 10 weeks. The running program below, adapted from the New York Road Runners Club, does exactly that and is an example of an ten-week run/walk strategy, aimed at beginners in good health. You can do it. All it requires on your part is the commitment to go out and run 3, preferably 5 times, a week. You’ll know how often to run, by listening to your body. Depending on how often you are running, try to allow for a day of recovery between runs. Warm up before you start with a 5 – 10 minute fast walk and cool down with 5 – 10 minutes of slow walking. If you run flat out, you will be too exhausted to repeat the intervals and will probably vow to never run again. This program should suit most non-active beginners. Once you hit 20 minutes nonstop running, move on to the advanced beginners program.
Beginners Running Program | Fast-Track 4 Week Plan
This running plan is for beginners to go from 0 to running 30 minutes nonstop – in 4 weeks (for a comprehensive weight loss plan see here). This plan is suitable for beginners who are fit and have exercised before (e.g. cycling, rowing, etc.), but are novice runners. Therefore, you should be able to walk briskly for 30 minutes several times a week before you start this program. If you can’t, start with the 10-week plan for beginners. If you are already able to run, then join the program at the appropriate level. Your aim is to make small, consistent steps, not huge leaps. During the running phase of the workout, you should be running at moderate intensity. Try to allow for a day of recovery between your running workouts and avoid running 4 consecutive days. This is a 4-week run/ walk plan consisting of 4 workouts a week. Don’t forget to stretch before and after your workout.
