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Friday, September 3, 2010

Best Arms Workout by Tracy Anderson

Posted by Sophie on August 7, 2009

Hello sexy arms!  Beautifully toned arms are every woman’s dream.  I’ve got the best arm transforming workout from fitness genius Tracy Anderson, known for being an A-list celebrity trainer for the likes of Madonna & Gwyneth Paltrow.  She’s a tiny 5 foot lady but her training is anything but.  Her workout regime combined with my morning outdoor walk, are the best toning exercises I’ve ever done, EVER!  And, no need for a gym membership!

They go to the gym one day, and running another – you’re never going to get results that way,” she said.

Tracy’s exercise series specifically targets women who want to get that tight, toned body by working all the muscle groups with countless repetitions of sculpting exercises.  I get this great feeling of being lean and strong each time I complete the workout.  I also recommend ‘Tracy Anderson Method Presents Mat Workout‘ dvd which is the best one out of her three dvds.

From all her routines, I enjoy the arm series the most.  Arms were the fastest to see the results for me.  All you need is 1 to 3 pound hand weights (I use 2 lbs).  You might think that’s not enough weight, but believe me… you won’t say that afterwards!  Tracy recommends no heavier than 3 lbs.  Instead, use lighter weights combining high reps, like 50-100 reps each, that will result in a sexier, more chiseled definition.  Got it?

So, you ready for some sexy arms?  You don’t have to be a gym freak to start seeing the difference.  These workouts are easy to do… you just have to do a BUNCH!  Last but not least, don’t forget to stretch before & after workouts!  See her complete celebrity workout moves.

Targeted Ab Exercises

Posted by Sophie on June 10, 2009

Having strong abs has many health benefits beyond the aesthetic appeal of looking sexy.  You are less prone to injury, your core is strengthened and this helps your back, and it enables better posture, etc.  Finally, like all other workouts it really helps to reduce stress!

Did you know that there are actually 4 main muscle groups?  They are the transversus abdominus, rectus abdominus, internal oblique, and external oblique.  You definitely want to workout each of the muscle groups for maximum results.

Brett will share 3 abdominal exercises specifically targeting the four main ab muscles, plus one exercise to strengthen your lower back.  Last but not least, don’t forget to combine a regular workout with a healthy diet!  Soon, we can all have fab abs just like Dara Torres… well, maybe not soon, but someday!

Dara Torres – Age is Just a Number

Posted by Sophie on May 22, 2009

Did you root for her during her swim competition in the 2008 Beijing Olympics?  I certainly did!  Dara Torres is a 42 year old Olympian and a mom.  I honestly had not heard of her before the last Olympics and was shocked to find out that she was competing at age 41 at that time!

She is the epitome of saying – age is just a number.  You really can look & feel healthy and beautiful at any age.  In fact, Dara has a better body than most 20 year old women… look at those abs, arms… what a fab bod!

Age is just a number. I hope women will get that out of this book, that age is a misconception. I am older and stronger, physically and mentally.

I haven’t read her new book yet, Age is Just a Number: Achieve Your Dreams At Any Stage In Your Life and can’t wait to get a hold of it here soon.  In this book, Dara shares her journey on dedication, determination and finding balance in her life while pursuing her dreams.  Dara will motivate you to take care of yourself both mentally and physically and believe in yourself to achieve your dreams at any stage in your life.  I find that very inspiring!

What’s Your Real Age?

Posted by Sophie on March 27, 2009


The first wealth is health.  ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Age is just a number… well, here is a very popular, informative site realage.com – tells you what your real age is & and much more for your overall well-being.  You can check it out for free at – realage.com -> Myrealage -> Take the realage.

I just did mine, I’m right about at my age but of course, the goal is to be younger!  And the site provides certain recommendations to help individuals to live longer and look & feel younger.

Bananas – Energy Boosting Snack

Posted by Sophie on January 10, 2009

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT.  As of recently… the start of new year… I’ve come to appreciate the power of healthy food, and how much benefit it provides.  And it starts with breakfast.

I used to just drink coffee and skip breakfast all together… a bad habit of mine!  Many of my friends & family do eat breakfast but all the bad stuff – biscuits, bacon, sausage, etc. (morning fast food!) which contains lots of sodium & saturated fat.

Now my typical breakfast menu items are a fruit/veggie smoothie (banana is a must!), two pieces of double fiber toast (no butter), and some nuts.  I eat a banana almost everyday… there is a reason why athletes live on this amazing fruit.   I also drink green tea instead of coffee.  I feel better mentally & physically with more energy all throughout the day.

I love eating in the morning now because my breakfast is sooooo delicious.  I learned that the best way to eat healthy food is to make it yummy so you’ll crave it each time… even the food that you didn’t use to like as much.

Here Lola Berry explores how to fight fatigue and boost your energy by choosing the right food.


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