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

Gold Medal Workout

By Katie

Dara Torres, Iconic Swimmer in Olympic Games 2012, during a Milk Ad.

Okay, not all of us are blessed with the talents and abilities that of the Olympic athletes, but that shouldn't stop us from working out like one! These five core strengthening exercises will work your core in more ways than one; the rectus "six pack" abdominis, transervse "belt" abdominis, internal and external obliques, and erector spinae will all be recruited, leaving you with gold medal worthy abs that you can flaunt in a red, white, and blue themed lingerie get-up!

 1. stability ball rollout (olympic abs 1)

2. jack knife (olympic abs 2)

 

3. super(wo)man (olympic abs 3)

4. back extensions (olympic abs 4)

5. t-stabilizations (olympic abs 5)

Recipe(s) for Success: Workout & Lingerie

By Katie

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You've just worked out. Hard. And now you're ravenous. Sound familiar? Yes, it's extremely important to refuel after a sweat (or romp) sesh, but you don't want to undo what you just did.

Remember, abs are made in the kitchen; here are 3 protein-packed recipes that are easy to make, healthy, and under 300 calories:

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1. DIY Trail Mix: 1/4 nuts, 1/4 dried fruit, 1/4 cup seeds, 1-2 tablespoons flaked coconut, 1-2 tablespoons chocolate chips. Mix together and portion 1/4 cup into baggies to store in your gym bag.

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2. PBB&T: 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter, 1 banana, 1 whole wheat toast. Spread the PB on the toast, slice the banana in half and place it in the bread, fold the bread up and eat-up!

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3. Smoothie: 1/2 cup cherries (fresh or frozen (they help with soreness too!)), 1/2-1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt, 1 banana, 1 tablespoon nuts, water or milk to smooth it out. Blend all ingredients in a blender either the night before or the day of, garnish with more nuts and/or fruit.

All of these combo's have just what you need after a sweat-sesh, regardless of your activity of choice ;). Eat within 30-60 minutes after a workout to reap the benefits of these snacks and have energy for the rest of the day/night!