Tag Archives: Workout Program

Cardio Blasters

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Cardio BlastersMoves by Nike elite fitness trainer Patrick Goudeau, creator of the Playball! Workout DVD
Do more than jumping jacks with these calorie-burning cardio exercises you can do at home.
Double Jack

Targets: Shoulders, arms, abs, and thighs

* Stand on discs with feet hip-width apart, holding one end of band in each hand, arms by sides.
* Slide feet out to sides as you raise arms out to sides at shoulder level (like a jumping jack), pulling band tight; slide feet in and bend elbows to bring hands near chest at shoulder level. Repeat.
* Then, with hands by sides, slide 2 steps to the right. Do 2 jacks, then slide step to the left and do 2 jacks. Repeat combo for 1 minute.fitnessmagazine

Want to Get High as a Kite?

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We’ve got a surefire way to keep the happy feelings pouring in. And you don’t have to inhale.

Just grab your workout shoes and get going. Research now confirms it: Sustained aerobic exercise can give you a natural high.

Happiness Is All in Your Head
Researchers recently noted all sorts of endorphin activity when they studied the brain scans of people who’d gone for a 2-hour run. Their emotion- and mood-controlling brain regions were particularly saturated with the feel-good hormones. But you don’t necessarily have to run marathons to boost the natural mood-enhancing chemicals in your blood. In fact, you might not need to run at all.

Taking care of your emotional health and well-being can make your RealAge up to 16 years younger.

Butt and Leg Sculpters

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Butt and Leg SculptersMoves by Reebok global instructor and FITNESS advisory board member Jade Alexis
Sculpt your lower body with butt and leg exercises you can do at home.
Tube Walk

Targets: Abs, butt, and outer thighs

* Stand in middle of band with feet shoulder-width apart, holding one end of band in each hand.
* Cross band in front of body (making an X) with right hand by right hip, left hand by left hip.
* Keeping back tall, feet parallel, and knees straight, take a small step to the right with right foot. Step left foot to right, bringing feet shoulder-width apart.
* Take 10 steps to right. Switch directions ; repeat.fitnessmagazine