You Lift Like a Girl

Flickr Tags: Juan Araujo , Charisse Fruge , Flex Fitness , Personal Training , Workout , Weights I promised a sample workout for a sweet friend. So here is an example of what a week's worth of training might look like consisting of only three lifting days Monday: 30-45 min CARDIO Tuesday: LEGS •legs extensions •squats •lunges •lying hamstring curls   Wednesday : 30-45 min CARDIO   Thursday : BACK, BICEPS & TRICEPS Back •lat pull downs •bent-over barbell rows •back extensions Biceps •standing barbell curls •preacher curls •hammer curls Triceps •cable push downs with straight bar •cable reverse pull downs with straight bar •bench dips   Friday : SHOULDERS, CHEST & CALVES Shoulders •lateral dumbbell raises •front dumbbell raises •barbell upright rows Chest •barbell chest presses •dumbbell incline presses •pushups Calves •seated calve press •standing calves raises   Saturday : 30-45 min CARDIO   Sunday : REST   ...

Most of us look forward to the holiday season with its events, activities, traditions and of course, the food. Is it possible to enjoy the holiday season without getting off track of your fitness program, or worse yet, gaining weight? It sure is. It may not always be easy, but with setting yourself up with some ground rules, you can enjoy holiday parties without overdoing the food and without starving yourself. The following are some ideas to help you enjoy the season and keep on track with your program. 1. Don’t listen to your friends People aren’t intentionally out to sabotage their friend’s goals, but they often-times aren’t overly supportive of others trying to maintain a clean diet, especially during the holiday season. If you intend to be around other people who may be eating sweets, treats and other unhealthy foods, be prepared. If you walk up to them with a plate full of vegetables and other healthy options as they’re eating fried and sweetened appetizers, you may make them fee...