Feel Better Lingerie Workout

The Feel-Better All Night Workout

By Katie



Ever have those days when you just don't feel like exercising? Even when you have the slightest hint that you may end up in one of these tonight (below), the idea of exercise is daunting.



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Here's a trick, tell yourself you'll do an activity (any activity!) for at least 10 minutes; after 10 minutes is up, gauge how you're feeling, then decide whether or not to continue. Remember, no one ever regretted a workout!

Here's a 40 minute walking workout that will leave you breathless, with energy, and get those endorphins flowing for a workout session round 2 tonight..possibly?

Minutes	MPH	Incline
0-11:00	3.8-4.0	5->15
11:00-12:00	4	10
12:00-13:00	4	8
13:00-14:00	4	4
14:00-15:00	5	1
15:00-16:00	6	1
16:00-17:00	7	1
17:00-18:00	8	1
18:00-19:00	7	1
19:00-20:00	6	1
20:00-21:00	5	2
21:00-26:00	4	3->7
26:00-34:00	4	8->15
34:00-36:00	4	8
36:00-38:00	5	4
38:00-40:00	6	4

Coregasm: Orgasm Your Way to Lingerie

Kegels, Kegels, and More Kegels!

By Katie

There is such thing as a "coregasm", or an exercise-induced orgasm, that can happen right in your very own gym. Even better, it can be done SOLO with no equipment!

 Photo compliments of Shape.com

These extra exercises plus a skinny get-up (picture of your most SKIMPIEST lingerie!) will win you the gold medal with your man.

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Strengthening the muscles that control an orgasm can actually enhance the sensation for you, resulting in a bigger "aha" moment. Next time you're urinating, stop and hold the flow for 5-10 seconds, exhaling as your contracting and inhaling as you release. You may not be able to hold it very long at first, but with some practice, you'll definitely become a pro.

At the gym when you're doing your core (link back to abs post) work, substitute a hanging leg raise for another exercise. The more repetitions you do, the more "tingly" you'll become.

 Thanks for BestAbWorkout.com for the image above.

Beginners- try a supine leg drop to reap the benefits too!

Thanks to ExpressFatLoss.com for the image above.

WARNING! You may want to try this exercise when there's not a lot of people around ;)

HIIT Lingerie!

HIIT-a quick way to look your best in lingerie.

By Katie

Saddlebags, muffin tops, spare tires, chicken wings-we've all heard them and probably have even pointed out these "flaws" on ourselves. How can we get rid of these problem areas so we can feel confident (link back to confidence post) and look sexy in lingerie (add photo of your lingerie)?

Your first daunting thought may be to spend hours in the gym doing millions of push-ups and squats in hopes to develop sculpted shoulders and toned gams to flaunt in lingerie. WRONG! Spot reducing, or targeting specific areas on your body that you want to lose fat from, has been a common myth in the fitness industry. Although those push-ups and squats are sculpting exercises, if there is a layer of fat on top of the muscle, you will see little (if any) definition. 

So what's a girl to do? High intensity interval training!

HIIT, a form of cardiovascular training, is alternating periods of high-intensity exercise (sprinting, hills, jumping rope) with lower-intensity exercise (jogging/walking, marching) for any desired amount of time. The benefits of HIIT are: improved overall fat loss, increase in Vo2 max (max amount of oxygen you can uptake during exercise), and a greater EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption), meaning you'll continue to burn fat and calories even after the workout is completed. Another great benefit of HIIT is you can complete a workout in 15-20 minutes and no equipment is required!

In no time, you'll be flaunting not only a confident and sleek body in lingerie, but a toned one too!

Stress Relief At Your Desk

By Katie

Working at your desk all day can leave you achy and stressed for when you get home, not a winning combination if you planned to wear this...

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If you don't have time to sneak off to the gym during your 9-5, here's a yoga practice that can be done right at your desk.

TRY THESE POSES:

 

1. Mountain pose (picture 1)  

2. Eagle Arms and Legs (picture 2)

3. Seated Spine Twists (picture 3)

 

4. Thread the Needle (Picture 4)

 

5.Lotus (picture 5)

 

6. Warrior 1 (picture 6)

 

7. Scale Pose (picture 7)

 

8. Restorative (Childs) Pose (picture 8)

Studies show that moving throughout the day can help alleviate stress and simple poses like these keeps the mind alert, so you can leave the office feeling rejuvenated and restored for the nights' festivities! 

Clear your desk so you can clear your mind and reap the benefits of flexibility -- for health and sexual reasons!

Spicing Things Up...In The Kitchen

Believe it or not, there are more places than in the bedroom that need to be spiced up; after all, variety is the spice of life! Try the kitchen; a key spice used in foods may be your answer to looking even more sexier in this (add a pic of your lingerie).

Capsaicin, an ingredient in peppers and chilies, increases the body's metabolism so you burn more calories after a spicy meal and it helps keep blood sugar levels stable, just like exercise does. Over time, this spike in metabolism could help you in the weight loss department, as long as it's used as a supplement with an exercise routine and a healthy diet.

 

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Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes in veggies, a couple shakes of Tabasco sauce in your morning eggs, or slivers of red bell peppers in a salad to get the fat burning benefits of capsaicin! 

 

Warning! Eat spicy foods at your own risk, because maybe, just maybe, that extra pep in your step you get may take that spice and head right back into the bedroom..you've been warned.

 

 

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Lingerie-Worthy Abs

By Katie

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It's a fact: abdominals are made in the kitchen; 70% diet, 30% exercise will get you ready to strut your stuff in one of Eve's skimpy outfits. Contrary to popular belief, performing millions of crunches will not get you lingerie-worthy abs. Yes those crunches are strengthening your abdominals, but if there's a layer of fat on top of them, your hubby won't get to see them! Here are 3 rules to fast-track your exercise results and get you in lingerie sooner:

 

 

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1. Eat a balanced diet consisting of lean protein, healthy fats, whole grains, and lots of fruits and veggies. Great choices: Greek yogurt with fruit and nuts, turkey sandwich on whole-grain bread with a slice of part-skim cheese, banana and peanut butter with celery, oatmeal with fruit and nuts.
2. Incorporate high intensity interval training into your regime. Sprint for 30 seconds followed by 60 seconds (or longer) of recovery at a moderate-intensity pace. HIIT stimulates HGH during and after your workout! 
3. Drink lots of water! It helps move things along so you're not bloated in this (insert image of your lingerie), keeps skin and hair glowing, and hydrates you.

Photo: TheFitHousewife.com

Complete this quick core workout before a romp session as a warm-up; did you know that you can burn between 85-250 calories during a romp session? Talk about motivation! 

 

Exercise in Bed: Lingerista Style

By Katie

Fitness doesn't have an agenda. Whether you're scrambling to turn the alarm clock off in the A.M. or dying to crawl into bed at night, you have time to sneak in a little exercise! Remember that confidence-thing we talked about? What better place to boost your confidence (and libido) than right in bed?

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Exercising in bed can be just as beneficial to you as if you were to exercise in a gym; the unstable surface of the mattress provides core strength and stability (similar to a BOSU or balance discs) and body-weight exercises are all fitness professionals talk about! 

(Before beginning this or any exercise program, please consult with your doctor)

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1. Morning Bridge. Lie on your back, knees bent, and arms by your side. Lift your heals into the bed as your hips press towards the ceiling. Squeeze tight! Slowly lower back down and repeat 20 times.

2. Pillow Push-ups. Place 2 pillows side-by-side on the bed. Making sure your arms are right underneath your shoulders, place your hands on each pillow (you'll be slightly off-balance and that's what we want!) and lift into a plank position on knees or toes. Complete as many push-ups as you can (with good form) for 30 seconds.

3. Mountain Climbers. From the push-up position, alternate one knee into your chest, for 30 seconds.

4. Crab Dips. Sit on your bum and place your arms behind you, fingertips facing front. Lift your hips up so that you're in a tabletop position. Bend your elbows straight behind you, letting your bum hover over the bedspread, then press straight up. Repeat 15 times.

From KissTheGroom.com

5. Super(wo)mans.Lie on your stomach, arms straight overhead and legs straight behind you. Lift your upper body then lower body and hold for a couple of breaths, squeezing everything. Slowly lower and repeat 10 times.

6. Bed Squats. Time to get up! Swing your legs around so your feet are resting on the floor; toes, knees, hips, and shoulders facing front. Press through your heals and come to standing, squeezing hips forward. Slowly lower back down to the bed and repeat 20 times.

You DO have time to exercise! Who knows, maybe you'll motivate your significant other to join you. You know how the saying goes.