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LEG WORKOUT

Performed this last week but decided to post anyway.  My goal for this routine was to strengthen and shape and focusing on large muscle groups first.  I performed 2 sets (utilizing dumb-bells) of 10-12 reps with a 5 minute warm-up and cool-down: Leg Press Deadlift Squats Leg Extension Leg Curl  

ABDOMINAL WORKOUT

Today was abdominal day. I haven't spent as much time on my abs as I would like. Therefore, I decided to create an abdominal day. Main focus was only abs; 2 sets to failure each of leg lifts, crunches and hanging leg raises.

IRONMAN TRIATHLON MOTIVATION

   

BUILD A BETTER BUTT!

Want a better butt?  Here are some ideas to help build a better butt: Walking: hills/incline/decline Jogging: foreword and reverse Jump rope: alternate legs / skipping / marching in place Walking lunges forward reverse If don’t have access to hills, try the treadmill hill program or manual incline.  Or, with holidays near, maybe it’s time to invest in a personal home treadmill.  Have fun!  

STAYING HEALTHY WHILE ON THE ROAD

Guest Post by Mike, mikemnning@gmail.com Staying Healthy While On the Road   We've always suspected, but now the Mayo Clinic confirms it for us that being on the road makes eating right and getting the right exercise a lot more difficult. Whether you are headed on the road for a much-needed vacation or you have to travel regularly for business, you'll find that it is extremely hard to find ways to stick with your regular exercise regimen. Here are some tips to keep up the fitness battle on the road.   Plan Ahead   When you are booking your hotel, it is worth your time to see what kind of exercise facilities that they have. For example, many people find that staying at a hotel with a gym allows them to keep up with their exercise while they are on the road. Make sure to do some research on reviews sites on what type of amenities that hotels offer in the area. On a recent trip to Las Vegas I searched many reviews on hotels in Las Vegas that were in my price rang...