Best Butt Exercises

We all dream of having a backside like Kim Kardashian or Beyonce but lets face it, are we really working our bottom like we should? Here's a list of my Top 5 Butt Kickers. I guarantee these exercises will get your butt in the best shape ever---But don't just read about them...Get out there and do them!!!

1.Lunges
2.Squats
3. Step Ups
4. Leg Raise
5. Jumping Rope

Yoga for Pooches

If anyone knows anything about me, they know that I am a huge dog lover. So when I heard about the latest exercise for doggies I couldn't pass up the opportunity to blog about it. It's called Yoga for Pooches , also referred to as Doga. I think it's great! Yes, when I first watched the video about about it on yahoo news ,I couldn't help but chuckle a little. But more than just exercise for pooch, it seems to me it would be a great bonding experience with your furry friend.

Want to learn more about this latest crave? Go to www.brendabryan.net to find out all about it!

Fit & Pregnant

Myth: Exercising while pregnant will cause damage to the baby and increase the chances of birth defects.

Truth: As long as mommy-to-be is cautious and knows when and how to limit her activity, exercising and staying fit during pregnancy are great for both her and the baby.

Here are a few simple exercises mommy-to-be can do while pregnant. Please talk with your physician before engaging in any physical activity while pregnant. You will need medical clearance before adopting a regular workout routine.
                                           

Yoga

Brisk Walking

Swimming

Ricky Martin is Gay

Who didn't know this already???

I am so glad Ricky Martin has finally come out of the closet. Yes, when I was 14 I had a major crush on him (especially in the She Bangs Video!!!), but lets face it, we have all suspected this for so long. I am just happy that he has finally decided to be honest with himself and the public about his sexuality. Happiness is truly bliss. And when you cannot be fully honest with yourself and come to terms that "you are who you are no matter what", then you'll never truly be happy.

Congrats to Ricky Martin for having the courage to go public on something that so many are afraid to do!!! Maybe this will help encourage others to do the same. :-)

Dancing with the Stars

I love the new season of Dancing with the Stars on abc. The competition is high, featuring celebrities such as Kate Gosselin, Niecy Nash, Chad Ochocinco, Nicole Scherzinger and many more...

Who am I routing for??? Nicole Scherzinger. Yes, she is a dancer, but doing the cha-cha & ballroom dancing is totally out of her element.

Speaking of dancing....Dancing is a fabulous form of exercise! Almost any form of exericse can rev up your heart rate, tone muscles and burn calories.

Watch Dancing with the Stars Live! on abc Mondays and Tuesdays 8/7 c

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Miley Cyrus Pumps Me Up

Music in a workout setting, whether at home or in the gym, increases the intensity of your workout pace. You know the good feelings you get when your favorite song comes on the radio? Same thing happens when you are working out....Your body naturally craves these good feelings, pushing you to workout harder.

Who's currently in my IPod ?

1. Miley Cyrus (Party in the USA)
2. Lady Gaga (Poker Face )
3. Jay Z (Love the duo with Alicia Keys!)
4. Timbaland & Justin Timberlake (Carry Out)
5. Rhianna (Rude Boy)

These are just a few of my favorites...Check out MTV.com for the top ten music picks of the week.


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Aline-Most Advanced Insole

Hi everyone!

This past week I had the honor & privilege of working at the ING Marathon & Half Marathon at the Georgia Dome located in Atlanta. I worked a booth promoting a product called Aline Insoles-- initially I knew very little about. I arrived an hour early to learn as much as I possibly could about this "so-called" advanced insole. I learned that the majority of the population is truly running or walking in the wrong shoes....or shall I say....with the wrong support. You see...most people don't even realize that the reason their knees ache or back hurts is all because they do not have the proper support in their shoes. I learned that I tended to put more weight on the inside of my left foot which caused the rest of my body to be out of alignment. When your ankles aren't aligned with your knees, knees with hips, hips with back, etc...It causes the body to ache in several different places...primarily the knees, hips, back and so on...

Aline's suspension and support zones help guide your foot through its natural path of motion, aligning your body and reducing harmful slippage of the foot during forceful activities. Instead of being misdirected, your leg energy now translates into greater power and control.

Another way that I explained this insole ( in laymen terms : ) ) was like this : Your foot has a muscle in the middle...over time that muscle can become weakened by wearing shoes that aren't supportive...When this happens your body will shift your weight either to the inner or outer side of your foot ( Pronation or Supenation). This insole works to support and exercise that muscle in the middle of your foot that has lost its elasticity. Think of it as a work out for your foot. After a few days of wearing Aline Insole's, the muscle in the middle of your foot gains its strength and can now properly support and distribute your body weight accordingly.

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Daily Tip

(me drinking water over soda! hahaha...)

No More Soda!!!


Soft drinks are directly related to weight gain. Anything that promotes weight gain can increase the risk of certain illness such as diabetes, kidney damage, weakened bones, lack of energy, dental erosion and much, MUCH more...Not to mention the fact that soda is a complete waste of your daily calories---often referred to as "empty" calories.

What are some tips for cutting back???

• Keep a jug of water in the refrigerator at all times. When water is cold and easily accessible it makes drinking it more pleasurable.
• Squeeze fresh lemon or lime in your water to add a little flavor.
• Don't keep soda in the house! If it's not there, you can't drink it! :-)
• Keep water bottles ready and easy for grab-n-go.

Give yourself a few days and you'll find that the craving for soda wont be near as bad as you once thought. Soda contains tons of sugar and caffeine...which can become addictive. If you experience headaches or certain withdrawals it may be best to slowly wean yourself off the soda by simply cutting back on your intake until you finally cut it out of your diet completely.

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Daily Tip

Tip of the Day:

Speed it up!

High-intensity exercise increases the release of growth hormones, which drive fat to be used as fuel. It also causes your metabolism to stay elevated above its normal baseline, so you're burning more fat for several hours after your workout!


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Daily Tip

Tip of the Day

Eat Breakfast!

Breakfast jump starts your brain and energizes your muscles.

Make sure you are getting a combination of carbs and a bit of protein in your body ASAP.

Your brain is the computer for your entire body & it needs glucose to help you think clearly. Complex carbohydrates will provide this quickly and protein will help keep your energy levels steady, keeping you full until snack time for about 2-3 hours.

Want to know what the ideal morning mix is? Email me and I'll give you some great breakfast ideas! :-) sarahlowefitness@yahoo.com

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Go ape over bananas!!!



Each banana has 422 milligrams of potassium. Sodium can cause your belly to bloat but potassium limits sodium in your body. :-)


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Stand up straight!

If you slouch over, your belly will seem a bit larger. Standing up straight produces a "slimming effect" on your mid section that keeps your abs active, working them even when you are walking or sitting.


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Stay away from fried foods, cookies, cake, white bread & processed foods. These "goodies" will keep the extra pounds on you & hide your abs from view. A lot easier said than done I know! But you have to begin eliminating the junk. Choose fruit & whole-grain foods (not whole wheat) instead.


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Tip of the Day!

My clients are always asking for fitness advice. "How can I tone my mid-section?...How much cardio do I need?...How much water should I drink?".....The list goes on & on.... So....I've decided to start writing daily tips here on my blog. Some of the advice/suggestions may be small but can make a world of difference when trying to reach your fitness goals. Please continue to ask me any fitness related questions you may have...Heck!..You may just be featured on my blog! : -) Hope you all enjoy.

Tip of the Day:



Use olive oil & vinegar in place of your favorite salad dressing. Eating a salad can definitely be healthy but if you load it with too much dressing it can contain as many calories as a hamburger! Many studies have shown that people who consume olive oil have a lower chance of being overweight or obese. Now that's something to chew on!...:-)


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