Tag: fitness

Roll Away Injuries: The Benefits Of Using A Foam Roller

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Foam rolling smooths and lengthens your muscles, and breaks up adhesions and scar tissue. Oh how I love foam roller!

It also helps your muscles relax and better blood circulation, which in turn speeds workout recovery and boosts performance. But don’t take my word for it. Grab a foam roller from http://www.hourglassworkout.com because it has three different densities, offering a realistic massage. Oh how I love massage!

If you hit a sore spot, hold it there for 15 to 30 seconds—it’s the  tight area that needs special attention. Yes, foam rolling can be painful, but you need only 5 to 10 minutes to reap the benefit. Just as important as how you roll is when you roll: After a workout is best, followed by a stretch of the muscle. Take a look at our instagram page for the foam roller video here: http://www.instagram.com/janiceadore

This helps your muscles return to the proper length and recover even faster because it can prevent the buildup of scar tissue.

xoxo,

Janice

Move It Monday

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If you love yourself some kettlebells, this workout is for you. (And if you’ve never tried them out, this workout is for you, too!) Kettlebells are awesome because they make your stabilizer muscles work extra hard. This workout is designed to target your shoulders, back, butt, core, and arms, your whole body is about to reap those amazing toning benefits.

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(A) Begin with your feet hip a bit apart. Hold the top of the handle with each hand, palm facing you. Squat and lower the kettlebell below your knees.

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(B) In one motion, stand and bring the kettlebell to your knee or upper. Lower and repeat for 30 seconds.

Check out the moves in the video on http://instagram.com/janiceadore

Have a great workout.

xoxoxoxo,

Janice

Get Dazzling Results With Booty Band

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Boost your booty burn and get dazzling results with this sculpting moves that use nothing but a resistance band. This tool is super effective and super portable, so you can fit in a targeted toning session anywhere…at home, on the road, or at the gym.

Reps: 20 per side

How it works: With the band looped around legs at knee level (add 2 for more resistance) lie on left side and left elbow/hand under head with knees bent and hips stacked. Bring right hand behind head or on floor, flex feet, and brace abs in tight. Lift leg, turning right knee out to side, pressing into band, keeping inside edges of feet separated. Do 20 reps in a row on each side.

Have a great toning session.

xoxoxoxo,

Janice