Smoothie Shakedown Exercise Guide

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The basic Shakedown rule is to be physically active for a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of 60 minutes per day. A workout is as simple as taking a brisk walk or bouncing on a rebounder (mini-trampoline), along with stretching. As you know by now, consistent, moderate exercise heightens endurance, increases muscle tone [...]

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Tips and Tricks for the Best Smoothies

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Taste Test Discovering the best-tasting smoothies takes some trial and error. Try experimenting with various fruit combinations and amounts of cran-water, using frozen fruit instead of fresh, blending the water and fruit first before adding the remaining ingredients, and varying the amount of ice cubes you use. At Home Is your blender just not cutting [...]

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Horizontal Leg Lift

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Lie on your left side, with your left elbow bent, cradling your head in your hand, and keeping your legs straight. Brace yourself with your right hand, palm down on the floor or mat. Raise your right leg as high as you can (this should take approximately 1 second) without moving any other part of [...]

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Tricep Kickbacks

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Standing upright holding hand weights of your choice (5 lbs is a good amount to start with), bend forward to form a 90 degree angle with your body. Make your upper arms parallel with the floor, bending at the elbow. Extend arms until straight and then return to the starting position. Be careful not to [...]

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3 Ways Calf Raises

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Stand on a sturdy elevated surface (like a stair) with your heels hanging off the edge and your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. You may want to place your hands on your hips or a sturdy object in front of you to help with balance. Raise your body up onto your toes, hold for [...]

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Easy Ab Exercises

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Tummy Toning Plank While lying face down, place forearms on the floor, with either palms face down or hands together. Raise off the ground onto toes and elbows, firing your glutes. Keep back flat by engaging abdominal muscles, and be sure to not raise your rear or sag your middle to the ground. Hold for [...]

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Love Your Legs Lunges

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Stand with your weights at your side or holding them on your shoulders (weights optional). Starting with your feet together, step one foot out leading with your heel, bend at the knee, and place on the ground in a 90 degree angle, ensuring your knee does not pass the tip of your toes. Bring back [...]

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Solid Arms & Shoulders

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Using weights of your choice, place one weight in each hand and rest arms at your side. Lift arms directly forward in front of you with knuckles facing up to form a 90 degree angle with your torso. Keeping your arms at the same height, move them out to form a “T,” and then move [...]

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