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 ;)

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

 Image Thanks to Pinterest

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:

Image Thanks to Pinterest

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.

Image Thanks to Pinterest

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!

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!

Lingerie-Worthy Abs

By Katie

 Pinterest

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!