How to Prevent and Treat Muscle Cramps

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4pWZd8wjVg53UnVrk1We55U0vQJM4_wziBgy3hcBJ_1bJVAqRouV5956Fyrz-ra27SsPu9a-vsFbb5eUONWWxCOiWGkI9LevJrUTWgUB-qPtOYN53vZSDEfsfKe2fiNhe3UWHcVdVKiyA/s1600/runner-690265_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4pWZd8wjVg53UnVrk1We55U0vQJM4_wziBgy3hcBJ_1bJVAqRouV5956Fyrz-ra27SsPu9a-vsFbb5eUONWWxCOiWGkI9LevJrUTWgUB-qPtOYN53vZSDEfsfKe2fiNhe3UWHcVdVKiyA/s400/runner-690265_1280.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We have all been there, dealing with pinching tension in our muscle that we just cannot seem to get rid of. It’s annoying and often painful! If you have felt this before, you probably have experienced a muscle cramp. Muscle cramps are extremely common. If you are starting to exercise or if you are changing your diet, they are even more likely. It is important to understand the causes of muscle cramps and how to treat and prevent them!</span></span></div> <b id="docs-internal-guid-775320b0-09bf-db2e-ace2-3048b99e80c3" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What causes muscle cramps?</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Muscle cramps can be the result of dehydration. If you are working out more and sweating more, but are not consuming enough water, your muscle cramps could be caused by dehydration. Especially in this August heat, working out outside can be way more dehydrating! </span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Muscle cramps can also be caused by an overall lack of important nutrients! Diets that are deficient in potassium, magnesium, or calcium can be a cause of muscle cramps throughout your body. If you experience muscle aches frequently, try to consume more natural foods with these nutrients.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We all know that muscle cramps can be caused by overuse. If you’ve just started working out again, you may be overworking your muscles! Take a rest day and let your body relax and be sure to eat enough protein so that your muscles can recover!</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How can I avoid muscle cramps?</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Muscle cramps are bound to happen. If you stay hydrated and eat a healthy diet you will be less likely to get muscle cramps. Water and important nutrients help your body work the way it is supposed too. Water keeps your muscles contracting smoothly and avoids muscle irritation. Make sure you are drinking water intermittently throughout your workout and staying hydrated throughout the day. </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is also important to stretch. Stretching before and after activity helps warm up and de-stress your muscles, so they will feel less fatigued. </span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How to treat the occasional muscle cramp?</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you do get a muscle cramp, which will likely happen at some point, the first step to take is stretching out the muscle. Doing this will help the muscle contract and work the cramp out. </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">Next, drink a glass of water. This will help rehydrate your body and prevent a future cramp. If your muscle cramp feels severe, you can also take a warm bath. It will help to relax your muscles and relieve the stress and tension.</span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you’re getting back into fitness and turning to a healthier lifestyle, I’d love to help you with your journey! Please feel free to </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/p/schedule-appointment-to-chat-with-me.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">contact me</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">! I can help you get on track with food, fitness, and a healthier approach to living. </span></span></div> <br />

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How to Prevent and Treat Muscle Cramps

We have all been there, dealing with pinching tension in our muscle that we just cannot seem to get rid of. It’s annoying and often pai...

Motivational Tips For Morning Workouts

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmWUypWh6HRwOQpbk-n_TRCouaFozCiySchkJVLZuee4IYeSoMmgOyRF7ZWpIatVBut3Gjm8OcDY25DoJ9V6yS2P3Q8LcgRp0vtv19Gf-m3VK68ya_JCbswLsgmbc_1_-9C2bkowIP7P_/s1600/Morning_Workouts.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Weights for morning workouts on a blue mat with an alarm clock." border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmWUypWh6HRwOQpbk-n_TRCouaFozCiySchkJVLZuee4IYeSoMmgOyRF7ZWpIatVBut3Gjm8OcDY25DoJ9V6yS2P3Q8LcgRp0vtv19Gf-m3VK68ya_JCbswLsgmbc_1_-9C2bkowIP7P_/s1600/Morning_Workouts.png" title="" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Morning workouts are an awesome way to get your day started and focused on health! But it doesn’t always seem so great when you are snuggled in your bed and sleeping peacefully. So, how do you get motivated for morning workouts? I’ll share a few secrets to get you started. ;)</span></span></div> <b id="docs-internal-guid-baf26d3e-ecd9-64ec-60f2-177047ccccbd" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tips for Morning Workouts</span></b></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Be Prepared</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Before you go to bed, get everything ready for your morning workout. Set out your workout clothes, pack your gym bag, and have a </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/2015/04/power-breakfast-energy-for-your-morning.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">power breakfast</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> ready. Not only does this make it easier for you, it may also help you feel more inclined to actually get out of bed since you spent the time getting ready the night before. </span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Set Your Alarm</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. When you are going to wake up for morning workouts, set your alarm and place it across the room where you will have to get out of bed to turn it off. You could even set it to play some motivational workout music to try to get you mentally ready right away.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Brush Your Teeth.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> After you wake up, brush your teeth right away to prepare for morning workouts. The burst of mint will help wake up your senses, so you start to build energy right away. </span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make Friends.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Find a friend who will join you for morning workouts so that you have someone to keep you accountable. If you can’t find anyone who can work with your schedule, find a personal trainer and schedule early morning appointments.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Set a Goal.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Write down your goals for early morning workouts. Do you want to get up at 6am three times a week? Make a schedule and then reward yourself when you follow through!</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Spread the Word.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Make sure at least a couple people know that you plan on doing some morning workouts. That way, you know you actually have to do the workout or answer to them. Another form of accountability is always helpful!</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Get enough sleep</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Be sure to get enough sleep before your morning workouts, so you feel refreshed and energized during and after the workout. Sleep is important, and not getting enough of it can have an adverse effect on the whole day.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Keep it Up.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you’re not used to morning workouts, it could be difficult at first. Keep it up! Your body will eventually get used to it and it will become easier the more you do it. Persistence will definitely pay off!</span></span></div> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Are you trying to get motivated for morning workouts? Joining a team of </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/p/become-a.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Beachbody</span></a><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> professionals is another great way to start! I’d love to </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/p/schedule-appointment-to-chat-with-me.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">set up a meeting</span></a><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> with you to discuss how we can work together to help you towards your fitness goals. Cheers!</span></span>

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Motivational Tips For Morning Workouts

Morning workouts are an awesome way to get your day started and focused on health! But it doesn’t always seem so great when you are snu...

Great Arm workouts to accessorize that little black dress

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666;">Great arm workouts are the answer to looking amazing in those strapless dresses, halter tops and swimsuits. And guess what? You don’t need to go to the gym to get toned arms. Great arm workouts can be done in the comfort of your own home! Here are the moves I’ve put together to use as one of your great arm workouts; doing this 3-4 times a week will get incredible results so you won’t have to think twice before choosing which shoulder bearing piece to wear. Work up to the numbers I suggest - start with whatever works best for you and then gradually increase.</span></span><br /> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></span> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMI5Cs5oCF1aTnA2NKW9sXj296a2rLxlC_psWgfsRs1GijpgSEqq7mEFk5t6dWZ0jjyOhTtSAfCqjHFvYICjlUQ5m8PVF0ey73bLer8I15qXZKOy0cNWTBaRacMk9VaFzrBeYletNyHmfn/s1600/IMG_3813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMI5Cs5oCF1aTnA2NKW9sXj296a2rLxlC_psWgfsRs1GijpgSEqq7mEFk5t6dWZ0jjyOhTtSAfCqjHFvYICjlUQ5m8PVF0ey73bLer8I15qXZKOy0cNWTBaRacMk9VaFzrBeYletNyHmfn/s1600/IMG_3813.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <b id="docs-internal-guid-5236e404-cefa-30af-2d39-e14f40548ab0" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></b></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666;">My top exercises for great arm workouts:</span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></b></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Push Ups</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (25) - Standard push-ups are one of the best moves around. Great arm workouts usually involve push ups if you are looking for something that works every muscle in the arm in addition to the core. Make sure to keep your body straight the whole time. </span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></b></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Arm Circles </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(50) - This one seems simple but it can be a killer! Stand with feet shoulder width apart and engage the core muscles. Then put your arms straight out to the side and do 50 arm circles backward and 50 forward. For intensity in great arm workouts, add some weights!</span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></b></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair Dips</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (25) - Don’t forget about the triceps during great arm workouts. Put hands on the seat of a chair with fingers facing forward and feet on the ground in front of you with knees straight. Dip your booty straight down the ground and then push back up.</span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></b></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Push Up Circles</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (10) - Start in a push up position and shift your chest over your right wrist as far as possible, then lower down to one inch above the ground. Shift chest as far over left wrist as possible and then push back and return to normal push up position. Repeat 10 ten times and then do the same thing going in the opposite direction. If this one doesn’t make you sore, I don’t know what will!</span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></b></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Push Up Jumps</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (20) - Involve the push up position as much as possible for great arm workouts! For this move, start in a push position then jump hands and feet out at the same time to make an X position with your body and jump back to push up position.</span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></b></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Plange Dip</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (20) - Start in an elbow plank, then slowly rock forward until chin is one inch from ground and pull back to elbow plank position. This is also super awesome for the core so make sure to be squeezing your stomach too.</span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></b></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pike to Elbows</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (25) - Start in a downward dog position, slowly lower right elbow to the ground and then left so that both forearms are on the ground, then push right elbow back to straight and follow with the left. </span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></b></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pike Push Up</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (20) - Start in a downward dog position, then bend elbow to touch the top of the head to floor and push back up. This move is awesome for working the shoulders so make sure to fit it in!</span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666;">What are you waiting for? Get your great arm workouts done this week for extra confidence next week. Toned arms are in your future!</span></span></div> <div> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div> <br />

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Great Arm workouts to accessorize that little black dress

Great arm workouts are the answer to looking amazing in those strapless dresses, halter tops and swimsuits. And guess what? You don’t nee...

Is your workout routine making you fat?

So many women are on what I call the cardio weight loss program. I was on it myself for years! I was given the wrong information from people who I thought knew the right answers. I will say that I did not find the right answers until after I turned 30! And it was transforming as well as freeing.<br /> <br /> The misconception that women have is that weight loss makes you look good and this can only be achieved by cardio and reduced caloric intake. At the same time, most women believe that weight training will make you big and bulky and cause you to gain weight.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-xYWgYwrzNZcoz-q9QDORlsyJ_mss4meHZEVwXe5ZdXCETLaekJ3CLg5KQscVnojGfa4d1pI8maFLusPJPYs90liwfQvGI2f-yJT1mMWwrZvIl9dWWHqI4B5mx_keI4G0GmQnMkoqBFkb/s1600/cardiomisconception.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-xYWgYwrzNZcoz-q9QDORlsyJ_mss4meHZEVwXe5ZdXCETLaekJ3CLg5KQscVnojGfa4d1pI8maFLusPJPYs90liwfQvGI2f-yJT1mMWwrZvIl9dWWHqI4B5mx_keI4G0GmQnMkoqBFkb/s640/cardiomisconception.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> The REAL truth is the cardio weight loss program may actually be doing you more harm than good if not combined with a good strength-training program. It could also be the very reason you have belly fat. Surprised? Over exercising puts stress on your body and this stress releases the hormone, cortisol which is the belly fat culprit. In addition, too long of a cardio burst depletes the stored glycogen in your muscles, forcing your body from anabolic (muscle building) state to a catabolic state (muscle depletion). I could get super technical but it’s not necessary. You simply need an understanding of why strength-training benefits far outweigh a cardio weight loss program.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Qe2xFJADn6bbv8ZigyIMRDDXjyncMr8tCfU0-xp1QN2HxT5yY1Awybgx3vSBhe0zlc3VKHhQM79J9rXiLZddoBM7-MAjRKOJ8eM-UVyo50fe_EEgZU1lcH7uc2Q97Qi11_DmxNyVMGjQ/s1600/strongnewskinny.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Qe2xFJADn6bbv8ZigyIMRDDXjyncMr8tCfU0-xp1QN2HxT5yY1Awybgx3vSBhe0zlc3VKHhQM79J9rXiLZddoBM7-MAjRKOJ8eM-UVyo50fe_EEgZU1lcH7uc2Q97Qi11_DmxNyVMGjQ/s320/strongnewskinny.jpg" width="237" /></a></div> <br /> <strong>FACT</strong><br /> <strong></strong><br /> A steady state cardio session such as running outside or on a treadmill for 45 min to an hour will burn around 400-500 calories during that session. The after-burn, which is the number of calories burned when you stop jogging lasts about an hour and burns a total of only about 30 to 100 additional calories. Weight training will burn calories for up to 36 hours after a weight lifting workout!<br /> <br /> <strong>FACT</strong><br /> <br /> The cardio weight loss program is not the key to burning body fat! Increasing your metabolic rate so that it burns fat AFTER you work out is the ultimate goal and the most efficient way to lose body fat. This can be achieved in a couple of ways…by building lean muscle and by performing high intensity workouts. The second causes your body to use up your stored carb energy source. Once this is depleted your body will burn fat post workout. This is due to EPOC which is that high or excess post-exercise oxygen consumption. Because your energy output was so intense, your body works harder to bring in the extra much needed and depleted oxygen store which causes your metabolism to rise. <br /> <br /> So you are probably wondering if all cardio is bad?<br /> <br /> There is cardio for building muscle and melting fat at the same time.<br /> It is called HIIT, high intensity interval training. It involves alternating low to moderate intensity levels with high intensity levels. HIIT has shown to be more effective, upward of 50%, as a cardio workout to raise metabolism in blasting adipose tissue as well as well as speeding up the metabolism.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Q3p5o2QL0f10GnPFWXigYuPiZJDiOeV0Y1bbxM2zIp7IhsQ-oQoFwYXpTV0dDGpaGE-sOKOsErU22DZ5QEJO8jJqazrTccWPk8sB50voh-NgtWSviWIhyYL2Il04djmsWthe6GlL4WR7/s1600/turbofire2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Q3p5o2QL0f10GnPFWXigYuPiZJDiOeV0Y1bbxM2zIp7IhsQ-oQoFwYXpTV0dDGpaGE-sOKOsErU22DZ5QEJO8jJqazrTccWPk8sB50voh-NgtWSviWIhyYL2Il04djmsWthe6GlL4WR7/s320/turbofire2.jpg" width="320" /></a> Examples of HIIT would include:<br /> <table align="right"><tbody> <tr><td> </td></tr> </tbody></table> <ul> <li>Sprinting</li> <li><a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/alyssaschomaker?bctid=895599538001" target="_blank">Asylum</a></li> <li>Split lunges</li> <li>Jump rope</li> <li>Box jumps</li> <li>Running stairs</li> <li><a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/alyssaschomaker?bctid=75304674001" target="_blank">Turbofire</a></li> </ul> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> If you are looking for a great strength training program but, are unfamiliar with what exercises to do or the proper form. I highly recommend Body Beast and <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/alyssaschomaker?bctid=25219364001" target="_blank">Chalene extreme</a>. I am currently doing the <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/alyssaschomaker?bctid=1698965883001" target="_blank">Body Beast</a> program and am loving the results that I am seeing from the program. <br /> <br /> Check out these ladies results from the Body Beast program:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrIEe3VflmrJNo0enbL_cpi1pLKqmRCGla5ZS2uIlaRQgLs9rFZpeGHOjuCz48afaoyCLpAnPbKmIg8jQxO6Mz5j8xCEqYQG9wmWcpDnE6-xYV2iLyPH9lwMOa5XjZ-6_ZlBNFvcjqxtJu/s1600/bodybeastresults1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrIEe3VflmrJNo0enbL_cpi1pLKqmRCGla5ZS2uIlaRQgLs9rFZpeGHOjuCz48afaoyCLpAnPbKmIg8jQxO6Mz5j8xCEqYQG9wmWcpDnE6-xYV2iLyPH9lwMOa5XjZ-6_ZlBNFvcjqxtJu/s320/bodybeastresults1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7GYRFUeWiH4QNaO6ZScfUox8o65aS68fYUNeN2aELt9y6wRn-uAzZ4kcVb21naF55mWAK1zmDmMTwG7ChsaYKZE586CdGkl4xz-25tTZJctEZbSt56hBD5Ziqdfa7S2QXypLYUM_rZWn/s1600/bodybeastfemale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7GYRFUeWiH4QNaO6ZScfUox8o65aS68fYUNeN2aELt9y6wRn-uAzZ4kcVb21naF55mWAK1zmDmMTwG7ChsaYKZE586CdGkl4xz-25tTZJctEZbSt56hBD5Ziqdfa7S2QXypLYUM_rZWn/s1600/bodybeastfemale.jpg" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> They look great right?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The other program that I love is Chalene Extreme!<br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAByZwwnZKWH53CEAJbUh1as9I-JqQ3ctW-QCY1TcFU9zsm04hEuyfS-3ESg1kf5bp292s_lrYL5IR1nSpqOL8FOjnhTLyHbeKVKxmonCqRnPN-tKEYEt9iNJ_MMBkV-BzTCcc8IyNLQ3u/s1600/chalenegoheavyorgohome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAByZwwnZKWH53CEAJbUh1as9I-JqQ3ctW-QCY1TcFU9zsm04hEuyfS-3ESg1kf5bp292s_lrYL5IR1nSpqOL8FOjnhTLyHbeKVKxmonCqRnPN-tKEYEt9iNJ_MMBkV-BzTCcc8IyNLQ3u/s1600/chalenegoheavyorgohome.jpg" /></a><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Check out the creator of the Bombshell dynasty,  Lindsay Matway and her results with Chalene Extreme.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB2kxeyohD9u1LYnIHq6APYCNm1y1qlCjNZOdIfSaOSNLEmg49lWP_HMznWMO4oXF4poWEVD0uxXuzngZbgVJVnUhyG6rcPy-RAULB4sULPC8J5oVC0eAhZWsLK3gPpRerUNIuS9t6GaPv/s1600/lindsaymatwaychalene.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB2kxeyohD9u1LYnIHq6APYCNm1y1qlCjNZOdIfSaOSNLEmg49lWP_HMznWMO4oXF4poWEVD0uxXuzngZbgVJVnUhyG6rcPy-RAULB4sULPC8J5oVC0eAhZWsLK3gPpRerUNIuS9t6GaPv/s320/lindsaymatwaychalene.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Ok... ready to get your mind BLOWN away with some more 60 day results? This is JUST 60 days of eating right, drinking <a href="http://www.myshakeology.com/abbyfix" target="_blank"><span style="color: #94004d;">Shakeology</span></a>, and working out 5x a week for less then 40 minutes a day! Not that hard, but easy to do and easy NOT to do. However, they chose to press play everyday (maybe missed a day here and there) and committed to eating right about 80% of the time!<br /><br /> These results are a fellow coach Amanda McDonald's! Amazing right?! Look at that stomach! hello ABS!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCo-A9T2sqDJloA4wefwGmDv8-Gcxv1cORPvhB6CUj5lukX-tzqSqBn8OKSU3GIEF-d6gX1nioCf9y_qZKE72JTQUz6kNkhM5i4YmdjifvzYEJVRR9oHC6ShTaLmwIQrFYF3i5u5Qq9wiS/s1600/amandachaleneresults.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCo-A9T2sqDJloA4wefwGmDv8-Gcxv1cORPvhB6CUj5lukX-tzqSqBn8OKSU3GIEF-d6gX1nioCf9y_qZKE72JTQUz6kNkhM5i4YmdjifvzYEJVRR9oHC6ShTaLmwIQrFYF3i5u5Qq9wiS/s320/amandachaleneresults.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The point here is do not be scared to lift heavy weights! The muscle you build will increase your metabolism and it will give that lean tone physique you have been searching for! Combined with clean eating and HIIT cardio 3x/week you are for sure to see results!</div> <div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> If you have any more questions click <a href="mailto:schomakeralyssa@gmail.com" target="_blank">HERE</a> and I will help you find a program that will fit your goals!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div> <div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>

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Is your workout routine making you fat?

So many women are on what I call the cardio weight loss program. I was on it myself for years! I was given the wrong information from people...