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Circuit Workout DVD Recommendations for those who workout at home

This post is for all my home circuit workout babies out there! This list was requested by a few of my teammates over on the 30 Day Shred / Shred-It team over at SparkPeople.com.  I have put together a recommendations list of all of the circuit worko...

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They Like To Ask Me What the Best Booty Exercise Is…

…and I say the SQUAT hands down if I had to pick the best one.  If you do not do any other leg work (or hate leg work as I do) then do squats.  There are many variations for doing squats and this is great because it will keep your body guessi...

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Hoopnotica Travel Hoola Hoop Workout

My best friend and I viewed the clips over at TotalFitnessDVDs.com and had to have it.  We ordered two sets of travel hoola hoops with the beginner DVD.  This workout method is known as Hoop Dance and the brand is known as Hoopnotica. I ordered thi...

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Jillian Michaels and her Kettlebell + *new* Yoga Meltdown

I recognize this kettlebell anywhere.  Jillian was selling this kettlebell on either on QVC or HSN channel (I cannot remember which) not to long ago for a nice chunk of change.  I didn’t bite because I’d like to own a set of kettlebells...

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Quick Review: Tracie Long Endurance for Movement Workout

Name of Workout:  Endurance for Movement Instructor:  Tracie Long Workout Type:  Circuit (for burning fat / sculpting and toning the body) total body Fitness Level:   Intermediate can be made to be Advanced by following the advanced person Time...

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So Many Books to Read, So Little Time

Before I went to go to court yesterday to dispute a speeding ticket (long story, but I got it resolved WOOT), I stopped over to Barnes & Noble to check out some of the books I was looking to buy out. I always go to the book store to look over bo...

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My STS Arrived Today!!!

So I decided to go ahead and purchase Cathe’s STS program because I need a structured strength and muscle building workout to keep me on track. I started the program yesterday w/o the DVDs because my team mate Laura started yesterday. I just ...

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First Lady Urges Healthy Diet and Exercise

Compliments of the White House…my favorite First Lady Michelle Obama aka “First Lady All Gunz” AND the U.S. Department of Agriculture talks to kids (as well as parents) about the benefits of incorporating eating well and exercise in...

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30 Day Shred Halloween Challenge at the Spark

My 30 Day Shred Spark team is trying something new and scary for the month of October. I have put together a very interesting 30 Day Shred rotation and it is indeed SCARY…hence, Halloween is a coming! Ha! For rotation details, click here. I h...

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Working On A Better Body

Going back to the one thing that motivated me lose weight in the first place is motivating me to tighten up my body to where my muscles are exposed. Yes ladies and gents, my Hubby has decided that we should go on a cruise next Fall. Yay!!!!! I am ...

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How To Lose That Fat Belly and Gain Six Pack Abs

Take a Look at the Big Picture Want to burn belly fat and gain a nice six pack? If so, I have four words for you: YOU GOTTA EARN IT! Period. End of story. You have to grasp the big picture, first, if you want to learn how to truly accomplish a g...

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Chalean Extreme Day 1 Starts Today!!

My sweetie pie, hubby bubby got me Chalean Extreme as a surprise as well as the Power90x, but I’m going to start off with Chalene Johnson today! I looked over all of the workouts and the manuals and I got so excited about this 3 month challeng...

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