1. DO lift heavier weights. In order to see the results you want, you have to challenge your muscles. That means lifting a weight where you can preform 8 – 12 (15 max) repetitions of the exercise. On the 12th (15th) one, you should be struggling to lift the weight. If you can breeze through [...]

If there is one thing I know for certain, it’s that even though I sometimes DREAD working-out (and yes, even I can dread it) I know with 100% certainty that after the work-out is over, I feel 100% better. I’m AWAYS happy I worked-out. I’m always PROUD of myself for getting off my butt and [...]

Here are five exercises to help you strengthen and tone your arms. You can do these all in one day or you an intersperse them throughout the week with other exercises. Remember, without the proper diet, toning those arms will be difficult. To see definition and tone in your muscles you need to mix strength [...]

The following resistance band exercises are great for your abductors, adductors (sides of your legs- inner and outer thigh) hamstrings and buttocks. Tie your resistance band around an object that will not move and make a tight knot. Side Raises Stand beside the band and place the foot that is furthest away from it into the loop you created. [...]

We have finally moved down our bodies and made our way to exercises for our legs. These are two of my favorites simply because technically they are full body exercises but they focus primarily on your quadriceps and glutes ( butt). I really started seeing changes in the shape of my butt when I started [...]

Pull Downs Loop your resistance band securely in a door using the door hook provided. Kneel on the floor facing the door and grab hold of the band handles. Move far enough away from the door so that you create the right amount of resistance for you.  Begin the motion by squeezing your shoulder blades together (as if you had a pencil [...]

Here are two exercises that focus on your back! Bent Over Row Place your resistance band underneath your feet and hold each handle. Bend over at your hips so that your back is flat. Begin by squeezing your shoulder blades together as if you had a pencil in between them, pull the handles up beside your chest [...]

Were moving down our body tackling each major muscle group. Here are two chest exercises you can add to your workout! Chest Press Loop your resistance band in the jam of a door with the door hook provided. Stand far enough away from the door so that you create the right amount of resistance for you. Raise your [...]

I know I have been throwing a bunch of exercises at you. My point is to provide you with a reference so that you have exercises to choose from when working out at home or at the gym. So many people shy away from strength training because they simply don’t know what to do! These posts are here [...]

Here are two shoulder exercises that you can do with your resistance bands. Upright Rows In a neutral position with your core activated, stand on your resistance band, holding the handles. With the handles in front of you and touching each other, raise your hands just below your chin so that your elbows poke out. Bring your [...]