Posts Tagged ‘body weight squats’


Squats for toning and strength

Image by amber in norfolk via Flickr Squats are another great cardio workout for busy women, especially when combined with the other recommended exercises in our 15 minute workout. Squats are one of the best exercises for your butt, thighs, and hips – in addition to toning benefits, squats are a great strength builder that [...]

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Free Weights, Machines, Body Weight…Which Is Best For Women?

A question that I get a lot is…”which is best for women who want to lose weight, free weights, machines, or bodyweight?” I prefer bodyweight to begin with. First of all, there are few excuses with body weight exercises: • It doesn’t cost you anything. • They can be done almost anywhere. • You can [...]

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A Simple Fitness Habit That Pays Off Big

Image by mikebaird via Flickr Here’s one easy step to incorporate into to your day that could have a major pay-off: Start each morning with your “Morning 10″. At the beginning of each day do 40 squats, 30 crunches, and 20 push ups. These are on the “easy” side, but I’d rather you start with [...]

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Two Big “Bang For Your Buck” Exercises When You Don’t Have The Time To Exercise

Image by MyGymworkout.co.uk via Flickr I admit it. I’ve spent a lot of time on the computer, and not so much time exercising. So here’s a workout for you and I both. It’s a time saving workout that you can do right at work or from home…plus you’ll only need 10 minutes or so to [...]

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