Archives for November 2014

Hard Core Pilates – Amazing core workout!

November 30, 2014

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How “Hard Core” are you??

I’ve always loved Pilates. I love the strength they build, the motion control the promote, and the flexibility they enhance. It’s for these reasons that I recommend them all the time to my patients in physical therapy and it’s also why I recently got invited to come on Studio 5 (a local Utah lifestyles show) and talk about them! I took the hostess through 6 of my favorite core Pilates moves in a workout I’m collectively calling Tone and Tighten’s “Hard Core Pilates Workout!” Check out the segment and get the workout below…

You’re not hardcore unless you live hardcore.

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How to get rid of love handles – Best exercises to lose love handles!

November 29, 2014

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Who really loves “love handles”, anyway???

Answer: nobody. That’s why today we’re dedicating today’s workout to eliminating them… permanently! In this newest edition of our “Problem Areas” series I’m sharing one of my favorite core workouts to tone and tighten your midsection. We’re especially going to hit the lateral obliques with this one to shred the love handles area. Bu-bye forever, love handles!

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The 800 Calorie Burn Workout – No equipment needed!

November 28, 2014

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You brought this on yourself.

Hey everyone! I hope you all had a phenomenal Thanksgiving yesterday! If it was anything like mine there was lots of fun, lots of family, and lots of FOOD! I was determined to be better this year than I have in years in the past, which – I’m happy to report – I think I did! However, there’s still nothing like an amazing calorie burn after a cheat day. Cue this at-home video workout! Heads-up… this does take about an hour but it’s a BURNER! Shred a massive 800 calories all with zero equipment required! The video is broken down into two 10-minute and two 20-minute segments; even if you don’t have time (or energy!) for the whole thing you can still do a part of it for a great at-home workout. Excited? Good – you totally should be!! Here we go:

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30-Minute At-Home Thanksgiving HIIT Workout

November 27, 2014

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE!!!

Let’s do this thing! Alright – if you’re anything like me right now you’ve got a pretty packed day in front of you. Whether it’s preparing the Thanksgiving meal, cleaning up the house, packing the bags, or trying to get the kids to look at least somewhat presentable (anyone else have to do all four of those?!), I know your day is packed. However I also know that I’m going to feel a lot better about my day today if I can manage to squeeze in a little cardio burner before we take off “over the river and through the woods”. So, with no further ado – I give you Tone and Tighten’s “Thanksgiving Day HIIT Workout”!! 30 minutes of high intensity intervals to melt some major calories in preparation for the rest of your day! Let’s do this thing!!

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25 Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes – Healthier options for a healthier day!

November 25, 2014

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Don’t let one day of over indulging derail weeks of hard work!

I love Thanksgiving! This year were planning a big feast with family and friends. I love the company, the atmosphere, and (of course) the food! This year, don’t let one day of crazy eating spoil weeks of hard work! You can still enjoy a healthy and nutritious holiday. Today I am sharing 25 phenomenal healthy thanksgiving side dishes from some of my favorite blogs! You should totally check them out – so many amazing ideas from so many dear friends!