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Archives for October 2018

15 Minute At Home Arm Workout

October 31, 2018

A quick, 15-minute arm workout you can do at home with just a pair of dumbbells. 5 great arm exercises in circuit interval format to tone your biceps and tighten your triceps. Sculpt the arms you’ve always wanted with this awesome workout.



15- Minute Dumbbell Arm Workout – Biceps and Triceps

  1. Overhead Triceps Extensions
  2. Dumbbell Curl to Military Press
  3. Standing Triceps Kickbacks
  4. Alternating Hammer Curls
  5. Dumbbell Skull Crushers

Keep reading below for picture and video instruction as well as to follow along with a personal instructional video of this workout.

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Oftentimes people are under the misconception that you need a lot of fancy equipment, a lot of time, and even a lot of different weights to get get toned, lean muscles.

That’s totally not the case!

Today I’m taking you through one of my favorite circuit workouts that you can do at home to sculpt amazing arms with just two dumbbells.

This at-home arm workout only takes 15 minutes to complete, is set up in a timed interval format, and is a great way to tone and tighten the major muscles in your arms.

We’ll be working the biceps (front of the arm) and triceps (back of the arm) pretty heavily with this one! Let’s get to it!…

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20 Easy Healthy Wrap Recipes

October 30, 2018

Looking for a quick, convenient, healthy lunch idea? Wraps are a great option for meals. They are so versatile, quick, easy, and healthy. Here are the top 20 easy healthy wrap recipes. These wraps are loaded with lean protein and tons of veggies to give you a satisfying and nutritious lunch. You’ll love these unique options that taste great. 

20 Easy and Healthy Wrap Recipes

Keep scrolling down to find the recipes for each of these delicious wrap ideas. 

  1. Grilled Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
  2. Quick and Easy Chicken and Avocado Burritos
  3. Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
  4. Southwest Hummus Wraps
  5. Avocado Caprese Wrap
  6. California Turkey and Bacon Lettuce Wraps with Basil Mayo
  7. Avocado Buffalo Chicken Wraps
  8. Egg and Avocado Wrap
  9. Turkey Cranberry Almond Wrap
  10. Healthy Hummus Wrap
  11. Chicken Club Lettuce Wraps
  12. Grilled Chicken Avocado Wraps
  13. Cranberry Cherry Chicken Wrap
  14. On-the-Go PB&J with Banana and Granola Wrap
  15. Low Carb and Gluten-Free Sandwich Wraps
  16. Black Bean Wrap
  17. Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap
  18. Chicken Taco Roll-Ups
  19. Tuna Lettuce Wraps
  20. Vegetarian Wraps with Beans and Cheese

 

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Stuck in the lunch rut?

There are way more exciting lunch ideas than just peanut butter and jelly sandwiches everyday. 

Wraps are my go-to lunch. They taste way better than a salad, and if you make them right, they can be just as healthy.

Wraps are so much more than just a little bit of chicken and lettuce on a plain tortilla. These recipes will bring some excitement back into your lunch routine with hummus wraps, buffalo chicken wraps, cranberry cherry chicken wraps, and more.

Sounds delicious. Is it lunchtime yet? 

Keep reading for the recipes. …

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Grilled Chicken Protein Bowls

October 29, 2018

This easy grilled chicken protein bowl is great for meal prep. It’s so versatile and will boost your daily vegetable intake. This is the perfect balanced meal with healthy carbs, lean protein, veggies, and healthy fats. These chicken protein bowls are delicious, quick, and easy enough for pretty much anyone to make. 

Healthy, easy meal-prep chicken dinner recipe. Grilled Chicken Protein Bowls on Tone-and-Tighten.com

 

Grilled Chicken Protein Bowls

Looking for an easy meal-prep idea for this week? This chicken protein bowl is an easy lunch or dinner to bring anywhere, not to mention it tastes great. 

Keep reading below for the recipe and step-by-step instructions. 

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This is one of my favorite recipes to put together at the beginning of the week and eat it all week long – it makes for great lunches that you can grab on the go.

I love making protein bowls, it’s like a salad but with more healthy carbs and protein to help you feel full and satisfied throughout the day.

It’s super fast and easy to make and you can throw in whatever you have in the fridge. Feel free to add in other vegetables you love like olives, bell peppers, jalapenos, even sweet potatoes work great. 

Make a batch of these for your lunches throughout the week to grab and go, or make them for your whole family. 

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Best Workout Songs of the 80’s – The best jams to exercise to from 1980-1989 – Exercise playlist

October 27, 2018

The right playlist is necessary to make or break a workout. Here’s the best of the best workout songs from the 80s to pump up your workout. This is a great playlist for some older tunes that will keep you working out longer and harder to perform at your max potential. These great exercise songs from the 80s will keep you motivated during your whole workout time and you’ll find yourself enjoying your workout more. Get this playlist for free with Spotify. 

50 of the greatest workout songs from the 1980's! Eighties workout playlist from Tone-and-Tighten.com
 

Best Workout Songs of the 80s – 50 Amazing Songs from 1 Amazing Decade
   

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Kickin’ it old school today.

You know me – I’m always searching for updates to my workout playlists.

Today I’m taking my “update” to a much later date – the 80’s.

This playlist includes the best of the best songs of the 80s. Songs from Van Halen, Aerosmith, Michael Jackson, ACDC, Bon Jovi, and more.

I know you’ll love listening to this playlist to get you pumped and motivated in the gym. 

 

BENEFITS OF LISTENING TO MUSIC DURING A WORKOUT

The right tunes can help make or break a workout. A good playlist is necessary. 

It’s actually been researched and studied, a great song can help you perform at your max potential and push you harder during a workout. The right songs help you stay motivated during your whole gym time.

Music gives you the extra push you need to power through the tough parts of your workout and keep you going strong the whole time. You’ll also find yourself enjoying your workout more when listening to songs. 

Give this playlist a try. And if music isn’t your thing, you can also try listening to a podcast during your workout to keep you entertained and excited. 

Hopefully this playlist will be just what you need to add that extra dose of power and motivation for a great workout today. 

WHAT ARE THE BEST DEVICES TO LISTEN TO MUSIC WHILE WORKING OUT?

I get it, you don’t want to get your headphones tangled in your dumbbells during a workout, but you need your tunes to get you pumped. 

The best way to listen to music during exercise is to get a device and headphones that won’t get in your way.

Use your smartphone with an armband, or use your smartwatch with bluetooth headphones for an easy way to workout with music. You can also buy a cheaper mp3 player with a built in clip to attach it to your shorts.

There are also wireless headphones with an mp3 player built in so you don’t have anything extra bulky to carry around. 

If you are doing a home workout, skip the headphones and use a good speaker. 

Here are my go-to devices to make listening to music while you workout easy, convenient, and effective:

The Best 80s Workout Playlist

Here’s my playlist of 50 songs from the 80’s to keep you going strong throughout your workout. So put on your leggings, strap on your headband, turn the boombox up to 10, and let’s do this thing.…

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The Killer Leg Circuit Workout

October 25, 2018

Check out this fast-paced leg circuit to get your legs into great shape. It will strengthen and tone your legs for amazing definition. Your legs will be worked from all angles to tone and tighten every muscle. This leg circuit can be completed at home with no equipment. Start today to shape the best legs of your life. 
 
 
 
At-Home Leg Circuit Workout
  • Jumping Jacks
  • Squats
  • Forward lunges
  • High knees
  • Lunge kicks 
  • 180-degree jumps
  • Sidestep kicks
  • Standing calf raises
  • Reverse lunges
  • Jump squats
  • Side lunges
  • Plié squats

Keep reading for a step by step guide with pictures, videos, and descriptions of each of these exercises.  

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Friends don’t let friends skip leg day.
 
Looking for a way to strengthen and tone your legs? Look no further. This workout will have your legs burning in NO time.
 
Today’s leg day is an at-home challenge without weights. You can sculpt amazing legs right in your own living room. 
 
It’s convenient and fast, with no equipment needed, you have no excuse to not give this one a try. Your legs will thank you after, but get ready for this one- it’s going to be a killer.
 

Try it out and let me know what you think.

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Hi, I’m Jared

 

I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in exercise prescription. I love being active and love seeing my patients become more active and get into shape. I thought that this would be a good place to share my workouts and ideas with others.

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