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Fully Body, Fat Burning Strength Workout: Lose Fat and Gain Strength Over Fifty

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  Today you’re going to do a full body, fat burning, strength workout in 10 minutes or less. Today’s workout has a special purpose. It’s specifically designed as a full body workout, because full body weight training is really the most effective way to lose fat and gain strength over fifty. One of the  biggest… Read More.

3 Secret Strategies to Spark Your Love for Strength Training

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  Attention all fabulous ladies over 50 who want to have the strength and energy to rearrange their furniture without having to ask for their husbands’ help (home decor should never have to wait for help)!  And who still haven’t achieved those sculpted and toned Michelle Obama tank top arms.  And who haven’t achieved those… Read More.

10 Minute Abs and Arms Workout with Light Weights: For Women Over 50

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  Today you’re going to flatten your tummy and tone the arms at the exact same time!  That’s right, this is an abs and arms workout.  The arms, as well as the abs are two of the most popular areas to exercise. So, when you combine these two areas into one efficient 10 minute workout,… Read More.

2 Must-Do’s to Maximize Your 10 Minute Workout Results (For Women Over 50)

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Let’s get honest, the first thing to get scratched off the to-do list is  usually exercise.  And it’s easy to do, because it’s usually the last item on the list.  Don’t you agree?  Every new morning marks the day that you’re determined to work out, but  your  plan tends to get derailed, and exercise gets… Read More.

Low Ab Workout: Best Core Exercises for Women Over 50

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Today you’re going to do a low ab workout. I personally believe this is one of the best core exercises to flatten and tone the low tummy while creating a strong low back and healthy pelvic floor. This is week II  of a two part tummy toning series. If you missed last week’s Crunch: The… Read More.

Crunch Exercise: The Only Safe Way to do Sit Ups

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Today you’ll  learn how to feel the belly burn by doing the crunch exercise.  When it comes to the crunch, form is everything. When done properly, not only does it pull in the midsection but it can help reduce your back pain and help with bladder control too. The problem is, during the crunch exercise, … Read More.

At Home Workout: Upper Body Workout Without Push-Ups (For Women over 50)

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Do you find that most at home workouts have some form of push up in them? I admit, I’m guilty of giving you this too,  because the push-up is such an easy no-equipment, full body workout option.  Push-ups don’t just work your shoulders, your chest or your hands, they also tone the tummy and  tighten… Read More.

Lower Back Exercises: Lower Back Pain Prevention (for Women Over 50)

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 Today we’re doing lower back exercises that both strengthen and stretch the low back.  This could help reduce and prevent back pain!  It also keeps your posture looking tall.  It’s a win all around. Are you Unknowingly Increasing Your Risk for Back Injury?  Did you know that 80% of adults experience low back pain… Read More.

Hip Stretches: Leg Exercises that Stretch the Hips (for Women After 50)

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Do the front of your hips, thighs or groin feel tight? Does the tightness get more aggravated after sitting for long periods of time or after some workout moves? You’re not alone! Hip  muscles known as the Psoas muscles and the groin become tight due to prolonged sitting. Then add in the repetitive leg exercises… Read More.

Abs Workout: Abs and Balance Exercises for Women After 50

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  Today we’re going to do an abs workout with a very special twist. (The exercises actually involve  twisting  so it really is a “special twist”)  Aside from twisting the body, these abs exercises are balance exercises too.  It’s no secret that a flat, toned tummy is one of the most sought after areas to… Read More.