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Get A Victoria Secret Worthy Body
Marisa Miller is the women that if she were to knock on our door Dan is allowed to walk away with her. I can’t blame him, she’s gorgeous and she has an amazing body (duh, being a Victoria Secret Model does set standards). Don’t w...
Workout To Burn Off The Christmas Cookies
My mom made her famous fudge like every Christmas… and like every Christmas I can’t turn it down. But since My training for competition season starts December 29th (the day after Dan’s birthday) that means I gotta get my butt movin...
The Weekly Wrap Up- Gross Workout Week
I have had a crazy week this far when it comes to my body. Dan thinks it is telling me I need to take a few rest days, I think I just think my body is crazy… what do you think? Monday morning started out good, well as good as a Monday can go a...
It Might Suck But It Makes Me Laugh: The Shake Weight
I L-O-V-E Ellen and just a few months ago she did a segment on the new women’s exercise equipment The Shake Weight… Ellen gives it the light comedy feel that it deserves! Another piece of equipment that with just 6 minutes a do you can ch...
Jessica Biel Thanks Strength Training For Her Body
I will fill you in on a secret… I have a girl crush on Jessica Biel. Her body is tight, lean, toned and “feminine ripped”. You can’t argue with me on that one… she’s got muscles but by no mean would anyone say she...
Are You Wasting Your Time With Your Workout?
This doesn’t have anything to do with having a bad workout… quite the opposite actually. Even with a great workout program, if you don’t know how to do it then you’re wasting your time when it comes to getting the results you...
Turkey Day Workout: Don’t Wobble Away From The Table
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Yes, it’s true that the average Thanksgiving meal is 3000 calories! But it comes just once a year and you’re in such great shape that this one day isn’t going to throw you off of your goals. But don’t for...
Women’s Workout Critique… Why This Workout Sucks
I was reading online this morning and came across someone posting their workout info and asking for advice… Before I break down into my workout critique I suggest you try to analyze it too… what makes it suck (because trust me it really d...
Womens Home Workout Of The Week- Now Time To Change It Up!
For the past 4 weeks I have completely changed up my workouts… instead of standard weight training I have been doing some experiments with intense circuit style workouts. Really keeping the heart rate up, which is great for fat burning but thes...
Do You Ever Use Just Your Bicep Or Just Your Hamstring?
Isolated moves are ever popular in the gym, I mean just take a look at all the pretty machines that take up the floor space to make the gym looks like it offers all the must needs to get your body tight and lean. But that’s bogus! When do we ev...
The Studies Proof It… Strength Training Trumps Cardio
A load of research has been done on women’s strength training and cardio to finally put an end to the debate… which burns more fat and gives visible results the quickest? Below I have posted just a few of those, the ones that stick out th...
See How Freaking Pull-ups Can Make You Look Incredible
I was reading through my new Oxygen magazine the other day and one of the back stories was on fitness competitor and model Crystal West. This girl is freaking amazing… she is the queen of pull-ups and her body shows just how incredible pull-ups...
Big Month For September… Now’s The Best Time To Grow!
Fall is in the air, it’s amazing the temperature has already dropped 10 degrees here in Charleston and that means the end of summer. No more worrying about little bathing suits and looking amazing for vacations… fall is often the worst ti...
The Crossfit Experience Day 2
“If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done.” - Vinc...
Yes I Am A Woman, And No I Don’t Need Help
A friend asked me to try out a new gym with her yesterday to give your some advice and see if it was worth her joining. She lives about 30 minutes away from me so my gym isn’t much of an option. So of course I said yes. When we got there we wer...
Working Out at Home… Or… Working Out at the Gym?
This is a big debate in my eyes and I’m sure you’d agree. Heck I bet that you’ve even asked this question to yourself before you decided to do what you are doing now. Which is better and which will give you faster results… Joi...
I Train Like A Man To Look Like A Woman!
Yea, that’s right, my “women’s workout” is no way girly… I can keep up with the guys in the gym, the exercises, the intensity, ok maybe I can’t match their bench press or squat but you get the picture. We might hav...
The Best Shoulder Exercises For Women
My shoulders are my favorite body part and they could be yours too. Just think about it, when you have great shoulders you look amazing in just about any top, dress or bathing suit. You feel sexier, more confident and if you have great shoulders, you...
I Almost Lost My Breakfast After 20 Min Into The Workout
Dan and I just got back from vacation which was great. I took the week to let my body rest even though we were definitely always on the go… hiking, rafting, golfing, you name it. But I kept my promise to stay out of the gym and away from the we...
I Broke The Law So I Could Have A Killer Outdoor Workout
Dan and I are going on vacation on Friday morning which means I won’t get to workout so I decided to start my workout week today, but being Sunday I just didn’t feel like going to the gym, I wanted something different. So I got the brilla...
Why I Don’t Do The Group Exercise Classes That Look Fun
My gym offers quite a few group exercises classes, and sure some of them look like they might be pretty fun just for a different activity on my fitness strength training days off… but there’s one major hold up keeping me from walking into...
Killer Workouts Circuit Training 411
Thought weight training couldn’t was classified as aerobic workouts-circuit training proofs otherwise! I love circuits because they offer not only a great muscle building results, but also burn off calories, and works as a cardio workout all at...
The Best Back Exercises For Women
I remember when I was a lifeguard in college one of my co-workers pointed out her extra “flab” that hung over her bathing suit along the back of her top… I think she called them gills or something like that. I just remember crinchin...
I Laughed At This Pyramid Workout Advice
I was reading a magazine today (which I will leave out the name) and I saw a fitness article for women on pyramid workouts. Knowing how pryramids are a great way to build strength and muscle of course I took the time to read it… After the first...
Muscle Building Vs. Muscle Toning For Women
The match is on… we have muscle building in one corner versus muscle toning for women in the other! Who will come out victorious? Neither because they’re the same dang thing. Muscle toning for women is the lingo of choice because ladies ...
A Great Body Workout For Women
This is a great post following up Val’s article on vacations. Now unless you’re staying at a hotel with a gym many people may not be able to get into the weight room (though I do suggest if you’re staying in a hotel to try and find ...
Change Classic Exercises For Great Legs, Butt And Body!
Believe it or not, the way we do or the way we learned to do exercises are not set in stone. Sure it is important to have proper form for the way you’re doing the move (legs pointed straight ahead, tight core, straight back… blah blah bla...
