We always love looking for stylish gym outfit idea. Here is a look I would love to own. Perfect to wear for a summer run.
Gym Outfit Inspiration #4
Archives for June 2015
Easy Toning Arm Workout Routine
While some people will find it pointless to designate a workout for arms, we and like many others, were not blessed with arms that were lean and define. So when we started assigning one day for arm workouts, they drastically changed. Here is a toning arm workout to build that is great to achieve long and define muscles.
And if you don’t feel the need to focus on just arms, then these exercises can be great to incorporate to any workout.
Super-set #1:
Triceps Kickbacks– 2 warm-up sets* and 3 work-sets* of 10-12 reps
One Handed Dumbbell Curl- 2 warm-up sets and 3 work-sets of 10-12 repsSuper-set #2:
Standing Barbell Curls– 4 sets of 8 reps close grip and 8 reps wide grip*
Lying Down Skull Crushers– 4 sets of 10-12 repsSuper-set #3:
Triceps Press-downs– 3 sets of twenty-ones*
Rope Hammer Curl– 3 sets of twenty-onesSuper-set #4:
Zottman Bicep Curls– 3 Sets of 8 reps
Seated Overhead Dumbbell Extension– 3 sets of 8 reps
Triceps Kickbacks– 2 warm-up sets* and 3 work-sets* of 10-12 reps
One Handed Dumbbell Curl- 2 warm-up sets and 3 work-sets of 10-12 repsSuper-set #2:
Standing Barbell Curls– 4 sets of 8 reps close grip and 8 reps wide grip*
Lying Down Skull Crushers– 4 sets of 10-12 repsSuper-set #3:
Triceps Press-downs– 3 sets of twenty-ones*
Rope Hammer Curl– 3 sets of twenty-onesSuper-set #4:
Zottman Bicep Curls– 3 Sets of 8 reps
Seated Overhead Dumbbell Extension– 3 sets of 8 reps
*Explanation on Terms:
Warm-up sets: To prepare the target muscle group and the joints in order to avoid injury. It is best to progressively increase the weight to your normal work-set.
Work-sets: The sets where the targeted muscle works to exhaustion by the last rep.
Twenty-Ones: Best explain here
Close Grip: Keeping your arms shoulder length focusing on the inner head of the bicep
Wide Grip: Keeping your arms further from shoulder length (hand placement away) focusing on the outer head of the bicep
Warm-up sets: To prepare the target muscle group and the joints in order to avoid injury. It is best to progressively increase the weight to your normal work-set.
Work-sets: The sets where the targeted muscle works to exhaustion by the last rep.
Twenty-Ones: Best explain here
Close Grip: Keeping your arms shoulder length focusing on the inner head of the bicep
Wide Grip: Keeping your arms further from shoulder length (hand placement away) focusing on the outer head of the bicep
Simple and Easy Turkey Chili Recipe
This last weekend after running errands all day we weren’t craving our usual
chicken, brown rice and veggie meal or a salad (confession we’re not big on salads). We wanted something that felt like a cheat meal but it covers all the bases of a healthy meal. So for situations like these, we have few recipes like this high protein Mac & Cheese recipe or an easy turkey chili recipe
Here is the recipe that we make our Turkey Chili:
Ingredients
1 tbsp of olive oil
2 tbsp of mince garlic
1 tbsp of olive oil
2 tbsp of mince garlic
1 tbsp of tomato paste
1/2 onion, diced
1 14 oz canned organic diced tomato (no salt added)
1 14 oz canned organic black beans/kidney beans (no salt added)
1/2 tsp of chili flakes
1/2 onion, diced
1 14 oz canned organic diced tomato (no salt added)
1 14 oz canned organic black beans/kidney beans (no salt added)
1/2 tsp of chili flakes
1 lb of ground turkey
Himalayan salt as neededOptional ingredients:
Himalayan salt as neededOptional ingredients:
- Seasoning of choice
- Veggies such as corn or bell peppers, even can add jalapeno
- Toppings: cheese, sour cream, crackers, etc.
Instructions:
- In a large pot, add the olive oil and saute the onion and garlic for about three minutes
- Add the ground turkey, break it apart and season the turkey
- Once turkey is cooked, add the beans, diced tomato, tomato paste, veggies and chili
- Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 30-45 mins
- Add toppings of choice.
Simple and Easy Turkey Chili Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 2 tbsp of mince garlic
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 14 oz canned organic diced tomato (no salt added)
- 1 14 oz canned organic black beans/kidney beans (no salt added)
- 1 tbsp of tomato paste
- 1 lb of ground turkey
- 1/2 tsp of chili flakes
- Himalayan salt as needed
- Seasoning of choice
- Veggies such as corn or bell peppers, even can add jalapeno
- Toppings: cheese, sour cream, crackers, etc.
Optional ingredients:
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the olive oil and saute the onion and garlic for about three minutes
- Add the ground turkey, break it apart and season the turkey
- Once turkey is cooked, add the beans, diced tomato, tomato paste, veggies and chili
- Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 30-45 mins
- Add toppings of choice.
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Favorite Fitness Blogs
One of our favorite ways to pass time are reading fitness blogs, especially if they are informative and motivational. Here’s a list of our favorite fitness blogs and why we love them so much.
- Rose Avenue– From the creators of the Pound Rockout Workout, Christina and Kirsten have an amazing blog that gives you great outlook on healthy living.
- The Chalkboard– This blog has hands down has the most informative articles and amazing interviews from health professionals. I also love their guest writers from Haylie Duff to Tara Stiles.
- Tone It Up– Although Karena and Katrina are known for their Youtube channel, their blog is a continuation of great content, with more recipes and tutorials, as well as their bikini workouts.
- Modern Fit– Michelle C. Instagram and blog have great fitness fashion photo shoots that makes you want to run out and buy more workout outfits.
- Base Body Babes– Because we can’t get enough of these Australian sister’s Instagram account, their blog gives us a little more insight on how they achieve their AMAZING! physique.
- Madeleine Shaw– This health guru has delicious and easy to follow recipes, as well as tips and tricks on staying healthy.