Fitness Momma
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Make Netflix Your Personal Trainer: Workout From Home
Moms like Angelina Jolie and Gisele Bundchen love lengthening workouts (when they have the time)…how can you squeeze some in?
Want to workout from home without ever leaving your TV? Get in-home personal training ideas from Corey…
“Do you remember the 90’s song “The King of Wishful Thinking”? Well, when it comes to workout videos, I have been crowned the new queen. I would wander Target and guess at which one would be best, only to be sorely disappointed. Even worse, I may or may not have ordered workout videos from infomercials (don’t judge me). This past month, however, I have turned in my crown…
So, who’s my new Knight-in-Shining-Armor? Sir Streaming Netflix (how old is this metaphor getting?) Netflix, the popular video-rental-by-mail, has now started digital streaming to either your tivo or your laptop. Which is great because you don’t have to wait to download last season’s Dexter. So (for roughly $10 a month) you not only get unlimited awesome movies by mail, but a selection of instant ones.
What does this have to do with working out, you ask? Netflix not only has TV show, movies, cartoons, and documentaries, but a selection of workout videos (instantly yours for as long as you like!) The best part is if you download it, and it blows…just delete it from your queue and choose another to try (no money or time will be lost!) The worst part of the whole deal is that now you do not have an excuse to not get your work out on! Here are my top three Yoga inspired picks! (Also check out the cardio and pilates sections!)
1. Crunch Yoga Momma: A 40 min workout perfect for pre- or post-natal women (or anyone who needs slight modifications) to strengthen the body ad the mind-body connection!
2. Candlelight Yoga with Sarah Ivanhoe: Super calming and stretching. The perfect thing for you to do whilst your child has his own nap.
3. Hot Male Yoga: This is all kitsch and totally hilarious! Check it out (since, essentially, it IS free) and give your self a good ab workout, because laughing burns lots of calories too!”
* Admit It: What is the craziest way you’ve ever “snuck in” a workout?
Written by Corey Vincent Holmes: Senior Editor on Makeover Momma; Wasty Cakes blogger.
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Steal Training Tips From Olympic Athletes: Workout From Home
Olympic moms like Allison Pottinger (curling) and Noelle Pikus-Pace (skeleton racing) train hard for their goals…do you?
Do you ever wonder insider training secrets Olympic athletes must have? We love the 2010 Olympics promotion from Open Sky, because it lets you access unique fitness and nutrition products (like our own Stamina Stepper), while saving money. Just add your email to the list, and get 15% off your purchase!
How can you train like an Olympic worthy athlete? Here are some tips…
* Add Quick Bursts: Intervals (increasing and decreasing the rate at which you exercise) may be a natural aspect of an athlete’s life, but moms can benefit greatly from interval training. Try using a small machine (like this Stamina In Stride Electronic Stepper) to alternate between 60 seconds of intense cardio, and 60 seconds of a steady pace. This will et you burn more calories in less time (so you’ll be done in no time!)
* Work On Balance: Moms have very little time to exercise, so try looking for ways to multitask every day. Standing on a balance board (like the Body Sport Balance Disc) while doing simple strength training movements will help you work more muscles in less time. (Better yet, try alternating with the step machine suggestion above, and you could have an action-packed circuit routine in only 15 minutes a day!)
* Make Some Air: Athletes train heavily with plyometrics (a series of powerful jumping moves that raise your heart rate, improve stamina and strengthen the entire body), but it can be hard to fit into your daily routine. Instead of worrying about what exercise you should do, try simply keeping a jump rope on hand all day (like this Body Sport Jump Rope). Do a few minutes while waiting for food to cook, a few more while watching TV, and a few more minutes before bed… you’ll be burning calories all day (without even knowing it!)
* Which exercise equipment would you want to try?
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Monday, February 15th, 2010
Get A Private Personal Training Session Like Demi Moore and Heidi Klum: Revamp Your Routine
Fashionista moms like Demi Moore, Heidi Klum and Faith Hill love light resistance training…do you?l
Do want to get a gentle toning workout every day…without having to interrupt your hectic schedule? On our most recent visit to New York Fashion Week, we discovered a common thread amongst the preferred workouts of celebrities and runway models: light resistance training. Using light weights on a daily basis can not only help create long, lean muscle tone (instead of bulk), but also raises your basic metabolic rate throughout the day.
We love these FitnessUWear Banglz wrist weights because they let mommas tone and tighten their arms, without ever having to think about it. Just slip them on in the morning, where them around the house (or whenever you have a moment to spare) and add extra resistance to your arms (helping you burn more calories throughout the day).
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