High Intensity Interval Training and Compound Exercises – Great Exercises For Weight Loss

You can get fit and trim in as little as 20-25 minutes a day with some of the most amazing exercises for weight loss. Many of these systems focus on the use of compound exercises to maximize the body’s ability to build muscle fast. There are several different variations on compound exercises but they all focus on the use of multiple joints and multiple muscle groups to complete an action.

The squat exercise uses heavy legwork to release a surge of growth hormones when the body is at rest. Another exercise similar to the squat works nearly every muscle in the body; this is the dead lift. It is an incredible compound exercise for both fat loss and muscle building in the back, shoulders, abs and thighs. Read the rest of this entry »

Lower Body Exercises For Weight Loss

If you’re on the lookout for some lower body exercises for weight loss, it’s important to include plenty of variety in your workout program.  Adding as many different movements as you can over time is what will ensure that your muscles continue to keep responding and you get the results you’re looking for.

One big mistake that many people make with their exercises for weight loss is that they find a few they like and just keep doing them over and over again.

While you certainly will have your favourites, it’s important to change things up every now and then because this is what will make sure that you are not  hitting that dreaded weight loss plateau.

Let’s take a quick look right now at the top lower body exercises for weight loss.

Lunges

Lunges are a terrific lower body exercise to add to your program because they can virtually be performed anywhere and you don’t necessarily have to use a lot of weight while doing them either.

Simply hold a dumbbell in either hand (or just use your body weight if desired) and then begin to lunge down to the ground, one foot in front of the other.

After you’ve made it all the way across the room, reverse directions and come back again.

You’ll really be feeling this the next day if you do it properly. Read the rest of this entry »

Express Booty Building Secret

Seems like everyone has been asking how to shape up their behind lately, so I’ve decided to let you in on a few of my closely-guarded booty-building secrets.

Most of my clients have one of the following things to say about their bum:

1) Help! My bum is too big

2) Help! My bum is too saggy

3) Help! My bum is too flat

Now let’s tackle each of these challenges with solutions that will give you the best booty ever! Read the rest of this entry »

Express Fat Loss Glutes and Legs Workout

Try this great workout for your Legs and Glutes. Ladies you will love it…But Gentleman you should try this one as well!

Exercise		Manual-Notes (if any)
Stair Climber Place your feet on the steps and adjust the resistance so that you are climbing at a fairly quick pace. Continue to climb but do not lean on the arms or support yourself with your arms. Trainer’s comments: Warm-Up	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance Tempo Time 1 5 to 10 min.
One Leg Box Step Up 1. Stand to the right of the box. Place left foot on top of box. 2. Raise body using the left foot only until leg is extended 3. Lower to start position keeping the foot on top of box. Repeat with other leg according to exercise prescription. Trainer’s comments: You can add some Dumbbells to add more challenge.	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance Tempo Time 1 10 each side 2 10 each side 3 10 each side
Supine Bridge and Hold 1. Lie on your back and your knees bent with your feet flat on the floor. 2. Press your heels into the ground so that your hips come up off the ground. 3. Hold this position for the suggested number of seconds and then return to the starting position. 4. Repeat for the required repetitions. Trainer’s comments:	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance Tempo Time 1 12-15 2 12-15 3 12-15
Stationary Lunge on BOSU 1) Stand with feet hip width apart. Take left leg and step back approximately 2 feet standing on the ball of the foot. Place the other ball on top of a BOSU ball or balance board and balance disc. 2) Start position: Feet should be positioned at a staggered stance with head and back erect and straight in a neutral position. Place hands on hips. 3) Lower body by bending at right hip and knee until thigh is parallel to floor. Body should follow a straight line down towards the floor. 4) Return to start position. Trainer’s comments:	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance Tempo Time 1 8-10 each side 2 8-10 each side 3 8-10 each side
Hip Hikes 1. Start by lying face down with your legs straight. 2. Slowly raise one leg keeping it straight using just your glute muscles. 3. Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired repetitions. Repeat with the other leg. Trainer’s comments:	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance Tempo Time 1 15 each side 2 15 each side
Glute Kicks with Machine 1. Start by lying in the machine face down and placing one foot on the foot plate. 2. Slowly kick back with your foot until your leg is extended. 3. Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired repetitions. Repeat with the other leg. Trainer’s comments:	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance Tempo Time 1 8-12 each side 2 8-12 each side 3 8-12 each side
Stair Climber Place your feet on the steps and adjust the resistance so that you are climbing at a fairly quick pace. Continue to climb but do not lean on the arms or support yourself with your arms. Trainer’s comments: Finish with 15 minutes cardio (Interval)30 seconds fast/ 30 seconds recovery and repeat	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance Tempo Time 1 15 minutes