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Slim,
Sassy &
Strong Do
Anywhere
Exercise
Routine
You don’t need a gym full of machines to get an
amazing workout, the most effective exercises
are those that use several muscle groups
synergistically to mimic real world movements
that you can do with nothing, but a fixed
surface…such as the ground.
All movement is initiated through your body’s
Exercise Plan to a
Strong Lower Body
Do each exercise for 30 seconds at high intensity. Complete
each movement uninterrupted before moving on to the
next, in a circuit fashion. Rest for 30 seconds (or as long as
needed) after completing the entire circuit and repeat two
more times. As you become stronger and the routine becomes
less challenging, increase intensity by incorporating added
resistance via a weight vest or dumbbells. Do this twice a week
as part of your full-body exercise plan.
“core”: your hips, glutes, and supporting
abdominal musculature. Whether bending down
to pick up your child’s toy or lifting a heavy box
above your head, those muscles are crucial. You
are not going to build that slim, sassy, and strong
core and lower body by sitting on a machine. For
those of us itching to experience some sun and
fresh air after a winter stuck inside, the world
is your gym and the ground is your equipment.
8 / SPRING 2016 LIVING MAGAZINE
1. Squat Jumps
WORKS QUADRICEPS, GLUTES, AND HAMSTRINGS
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and place your hands
behind your head as if you were in a crunch position on the
ground. Keep the chest up and your arms in place, and squat
down as low as you can (remember form: sit back and keep
the knees in line with your toes). Explode up into a jump,
getting your feet off the ground as much as possible. Land in a
squat position and repeat.