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carolinasummernights:

berryhealthy:

watch the full video of this tone it up workout here!

Omg y’all this burns so good. I just finished and I can actually feel my ass cheeks and abs burning.

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muffintop-less:

I get a lot of “asks” about how to get a 6 pack or how to get the “V-lines” on the lower abs.

The thing that is important to realize, is that the SHAPE of your abs is determined by genetics. You can of course improve them through strength training, but you cannot change their general shape. For example, I tend to have that lower V-line on my lower abs.. even before I started training them! Until your body fat is low enough to where you can see them, you won’t really know what you’re workin’ with! 
You can unveil those abs by getting rid of the overlying fat on top… since it’s impossible to spot-reduce fat, you have  to lower your OVERALL body fat percentage.

Get rid of stubborn fat by:

• Eat clean in a caloric deficit
• Cut out simple carbs, junk food, sodas, condiments and sugary/processed foods
• Control blood sugar by eating small meals every few hours
• Consume lean protein at each meal
• Incorporate healthy fats & fibrous vegetables into your meals 
• Lift weights 
• Incorporate some HIIT cardio a few times a week
• Drink plenty of water
   

For those of you who have a Facebook, I’m finally on there! I’ve been posting a variety of things from nutrition, to training, to motivation and recipes. I hope you enjoy it as much as my Tumblr! <3

https://www.facebook.com/MuffinTopL3SS

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tonned-tanned-fit:

Those planks will get rid of love handles and the v-ups will tone up your abs. :’)

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muffintop-less:

LOVE this! It’s never too late to make yourself proud! Put down the doughnut and get movin’ ! <333

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fitvillains:

Long, Strong, Lean & Mean: Easy At Home Circuit

Complete all 8 moves for the prescribed reps OR for 30-60 seconds each. That’s one circuit. Rest 1 minute & repeat 2-3 times.

No equipment necessary. A pillow & a mat are recommended.

This is a great workout to do while you’re watching TV, or just kicking it at home. Go your own pace.

Circuit

Note: Complete a 5 minute warmup before beginning the circuit, and stretch afterwards.

My Playlist: A little slower than usual, but I was browsing through some old favorites and couldn’t help myself. :)

Glute Bridge With Squeeze

12 Reps

Lie face up with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Place a rolled-up towel between your knees and hold it there as you perform the movement (A). Raise your hips so that your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees. Don’t allow the towel to slip (B). Pause, then lower your hips towards the floor. That’s one rep.

Uneven Pushups

6 Reps Per Side

Get into a push-up position with your left hand on top of a rolled-up towel and your right hand on the floor (A). Lower into a push-up until your chest is as close to the floor as possible (B). Press back up. Do five or six reps, then repeat with your right hand on the towel and your left hand on the floor.

Quick tip: If this move is too difficult, start in a modified push-up position, with your knees on the ground.

Inverted Hamstring

10 Reps Per Leg

Stand with your arms at your sides, knees slightly bent (A). Lift your right leg behind you, bend to lower your torso until it’s parallel to the ground, and raise your arms out to the sides until they’re in line with your shoulders, palms facing down (B). Return to start. That’s one rep.

Alternating Superwoman’s

10 Reps

Lie face down with your arms extended forward, palms facing down, legs straight back and together. Raise your arms and legs a few centimetres off the floor, then simultaneously lift your left arm and right leg 15 to 20cm (A). Keeping your head and chest lifted, switch arms and legs, lifting your right arm and left leg (B). That’s one rep.

Star Ups

12 Reps

Lie on your back with your arms and legs outstretched so that your body forms an X. Brace your core and raise your head, arms and legs a few centimetres off the floor (A). From that position, simultaneously bring your right arm and left leg to meet over your abdomen (B). Lower back to start. Repeat on the opposite side. That’s one rep.

Quick tip: Slowly raise and lower your arms and legs in a fluid, controlled movement.

Scorpion

10 Reps Per Side, Alternating

Lie face down, arms out to the sides at shoulder height (A). Lift your right leg off the floor, bend your knee 90 degrees and, twisting your torso, reach your leg across your body and touch your foot to the floor near your left arm (B). Hold for two seconds, then return to start. That’s one rep.

Downdog Sweep

4 Reps

Starting in a push-up position, lift your hips and move into the downward-facing dog pose, keeping your legs straight and heels just off the floor (A). From that position, drop your hips towards the floor as you simultaneously raise your chest and shift your weight forward into upward-facing dog (B). Reverse the movement to return to the starting position. That’s one rep.

Side Plank Reach

12 Reps per side.

Assume a side plank position, left elbow on the floor directly beneath your left shoulder, right arm along the side of your body. Stagger your feet so the right is in front of the left (A). In one motion, drop your hips slightly, then lift them as high as possible while sweeping your right arm overhead (B). Return to start. That’s one rep.

Source: Women’s Health ‘Swim Your Butt Off’

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2nd-star:

i already do this anyway. the only way i will work out is if i pretend i’m running from zombies.

(Source: listeningtociociosan)

muffintop-less:

My Tips for Beautiful Skin!

• Start Early - Take care of your skin while you’re young and it still looks good! Preventative action is sometimes best!
• Wear Sunblock - EVERYDAY! Who cares if your face isn’t that tan? You can add bronzer or use tanning face lotions to even up the skin with the rest of your body when summer rolls around. Not only does it protect your skin from cancer-causing UV rays, but it will also keep sun spots from happening!
• Drink Water - Stay hydrated from the inside out. Your organs need water to function properly, and that includes your skin!
• Don’t Pick - Leave those blemishes alone! Apply a dab of toothpaste or acne spot treatment to them at night if you want to treat them.. but don’t pick at them!
• Don’t Smoke - It literally kills you from the inside out.. and wreaks HAVOC on your skin. If you smoke, you can almost guarantee your skin is going to look horrible a few years down the road. But what do you expect if you poison yourself on a daily basis?
• Sleep - Get plenty of rest.. this is when your body restores and regenerates itself… this includes your skin!
• Avoid Tanning Beds - Studies indicate that tanning beds are just as likely, if not more so, to cause skin cancer. AVOID AVOID AVOID. Use Jergens tanning lotion or other sunless tan products if you must tan.
• Drink Tea - Tea is loaded with antioxidants which fight skin aging effects of free radicals!