Archives for November 2016

Fitness Gift Guide For Women

November 23, 2016

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Do you have a woman on your gift list this year who is into fitness? Whether she’s just starting to workout or if they have a cot set up for her in the back of the gym, I’ve got 15 of the hottest gifts that are sure to be her favorite this year! I actually built this list with a little help from my wife; call it a clever ploy to figure out exactly what she wants this holiday season! With no further adieu……

Fitness Gifts For Men

November 22, 2016

Whether you’re brand new to the fitness game or you pretty much eat, sleep, and breathe working out – we’ve got something for you! We’ve scoured the web to find the most perfect gifts of the year for that man of fitness in your life. Make his day everyday by giving him exactly what he wants this year. (Pretty much I just put together my holiday wish list and now I’m sharing it with all of you!) With no further adieu……

7 Moves To Tone Your Legs At Home

November 19, 2016

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Lots of people come up with lots of excuses. “I don’t have the time,” “I don’t have the equipment,” and “I can’t do some of these harder workouts” are things I hear in comments and emails all the time. Well here at Tone-and-Tighten.com our specialty is producing “real fitness for real people”. It’s our goal to help you realize you don’t need a lot of time, a lot of equipment, or even crazy high-intensity exercise to get in an amazing workout that’s killer effective. Today I’m sharing with you one of my favorite 30-minute bodyweight workouts that’s guaranteed to tone and shape the legs, butt, and hips you’ve always dreamed of! …

How To Build A Home Gym for Less Than $100

November 16, 2016

I have received so many emails asking how people can lose weight without having to spend tons of money on a gym membership. Plus, it’s so convenient to be able to workout from home!

I wanted to share with you today the key pieces of equipment that will help you lose weight effectively right at home – and you can do it for about $100.

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Weights
The most important piece of home equipment I recommend is a pair of dumbbells. This will definitely be your biggest investment, but definitely the best one!

If you are a beginner, aim for 2-5 lb dumbbells ($15-20)
Intermediate should aim for 8-10 lb dumbbells ($16-$30)
More advanced should be 12-20 lb dumbbells ($25-40)If you are looking for the best bang for your buck, I would highly recommend adjustable dumbbells. They are more expensive, but give you endless options with weight. I use mine literally every day.Another great place to find weights is on craigslist or your local classifieds. People are always selling their weights and you can usually find a great deal!

Jump Rope
Cardio is a must and a jump rope is such an amazing and effective workout!
Check out my favorite jump rope for less than $10!

Exercise Ball
These are also called physio balls, but they provide a great way to workout (especially your core!).
This exercise ball is my favorite and it’s only $18 (plus it comes with a pump).

Yoga Mat
Do ab work or stretches on any type of floor surface with a good yoga mat.
I recommend getting a thicker mat – this one is only $18.

Pull-Up Bar
Pull-up bars are one of the best ways to work your entire upper body and you can get a great one for less than $25 bucks!

Resistance Bands
Resistance bands are such a great way to tone and tighten any area and a great alternative to weights (but still effective!).
This set of resistance bands are less than $9!

So there you have it! A whole home gym for about $100!

Here’s the breakdown:
–weights: $20 (might be more if you need heavier weights)
–jumprope: $10
–exercise ball: $18
–yoga mat: $18
–pull-up bar: $25
–resistance bands: $9

Grand total: $100

Do you have anything that you would add to this? Leave me a comment below!

60 Minute Cardio Kickboxing Class Workout

November 16, 2016

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One of my favorite ways to workout is kickboxing!

This is a great cardio workout that you can do right at home without any equipment. This is actually a class that is taught at a gym and the instructor is awesome.
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