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When the heat is on, don't sweat it—outside. Your very own great indoors is just as good as
any gym or park for toning, strengthening and getting that heart rate up. Stop making excuses
to yourself. Get your workout in—in the comfort of your very own home with TFG fitness guru
Lori Sawyer's 30-minute personal power workout. Use your own body weight—no machines or
weights required. Viva la resistance!
Do each exercise for 1 minute
Complete the circuit 3 times
Tricep Dips: Start by leaning on a chair or a stair with your hands next to your body. Take your butt off the bench and extend your legs out in front of you. Bend and straighten your elbows and use your body weight as your resistance. Do as many as you can. You can make the exercise more advanced by putting your heels on another chair/bench so there is no part of your body touching the ground.
Alternating Position Jump Squat: Jump up and bring legs out wider than shoulder width, bend knees and land softly. Jump again and bring legs close together, bend knees and land softly.
Pushups: You can do these on your knees if you want. Just make sure your chest, shoulders and hands are all in line and you are not leaning forward. Your chest should come down towards your hands, not in front of them.
Jumping Jacks
Lunges: Keep your legs at least shoulder width apart, and make sure your knee does not go over your toes. A good way to remember the proper technique is for your back knee to move towards the ground, and your chest and back stay straight. Do 10 and switch to the other leg. Keep switching until you reach 1 minute.
Crunches: Focus on your rib cage pulling in close to your pelvis.
LORI'S TIP TOP SHAPE TIP:
In the summer heat you can become extremely dehydrated very quickly. Did you know your metabolism slows down if you are dehydrated? To keep that metabolism up and to help burn fat more efficiently, drink 90-120 oz of water a day. Keep a water bottle with you at all times, and stock up around the house and in your car. If you get bored add lemon, lime or orange slices.
For more information, or to work with Lori directly, go to www.mommy-moves.com or call 732.539.7711.
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