HI there,
Just joined a gym and while I have been a member at one before I haven’t gone for awhile. I’m not able to pay the huge fees that personal trainers charge so I was hoping some of you could help. I’m looking for workouts for my legs, shoulders/back, chest and arms and abs. I don’t have a huge amount of weight to lose (say 10 pounds) just more so would like to firm up again and get back some definition! Any suggestions are welcome! Thanks everyone.

There are many exercises out there that you can do for each muscle group. Here’s a short list of exercises for the muscles that you have listed (I apologize for the list, just wanted to help as much as possible):

Legs (one for quads, hamstrings, and calves each):
- Dumbbell step ups - http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/dumbbell-step-ups
- Standing dumbbell calf raises - http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/standing-dumbbell-calf-raise
- Lying leg curls (most popular for hamstrings) - http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/lying-leg-curls

Shoulders:
- Front dumbbell raise - http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/front-dumbbell-raise

Back:
- Seated cable rows (light weight) - http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/seated-cable-rows

Chest:
- Cable crossovers - http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/cable-crossover

Arms (triceps):
- Kneeling cable extensions (this is very popular, and also very effective) - http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/kneeling-cable-triceps-extension

Abs:
- Jackknife sit-up - http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/jackknife-sit-up
- Exercise ball crunch - http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/exercise-ball-crunch

If you want to find more exercises by muscle, click here:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/

With the New Year just around the corner, many of us will be starting our brand new resolutions. One of the most popular of resolutions is quick weight loss, especially for those of us who have a bulging belly. Both men and women undergo intensive abdominal workout routines each and every day of hopes to see a flatter belly. However, the results are often slim to none. Numerous factors can be responsible for someoneâ??s lack of weight loss. Everything from a poor diet to stress can have a negative effect in our waistline.

Some of the best diet pills (such as the all natural hoodia gordonii) can help you attain weight loss, but following these few simple rules can make your results even better. One of the first rules in loosing belly weight is eliminating consumption of alcohol. Alcohol is known to raise cortisol levels which are responsible for sending fat to your belly. Therefore, if you are serious about tightening those abs than you should completely eliminate alcohol from your list of beverages. Not enough fiber consumption is yet another mistake that a lot of people make. Fiber is excellent for those individuals who wish to lose weight because it prevents constipation and it keeps you feeling full longer. An adequate intake of fiber should be between 25 and 38g. Some excellent sources include whole grains, fruit, and vegetables.

The last step towards a flatter tummy is getting your heart rate up. It truly does not matter how many ab exercises you do if you donâ??t get rid of the fat which is hiding your abdominal muscles. And the only way to do that is with aerobic exercise. You have to get your heart rate up anywhere from 45 to 60 minutes per day, four to five days a week. Following these few simple steps can help you attain the slim waistline you have always wanted.

Lyla Feldman
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Are you one of those women who develop unsightly love handles or “pouch” in your abdomen after child birth? Do you have just a few extra unwanted pounds that you would like to get rid of? Do you want an exercise machine that will show results quickly? This equipment is what people in this category are looking for.

The Ab Circle Pro is the latest development designed to help people lose weight. The apparatus mixes ab workouts and cardio too, so you’ll lose that fat very fast! You don’t need to feel that you are alone, because figuring out the appropriate technique for working out abdominal muscles is a challenge that has faced a vast number of other people. Try the Ab Circle Pro and start the way to a better looking body.

The Ab Circle Pro is a machine that is specifically designed for those who want to see results when they use an exercise machine. If you want to experience the most significant outcome, it’s important that you take care to make good food choices in addition to working out with the equipment. You may think that you’ve tried ab machines in the past without results but forget all of that. Anyone can succeed with this machine, even you! The Ab Lot Trained was intended so you would not have to mind the scrupulous way to do a jolt, you uncolored job manually on the phenomenon and do as the video shows, it’s that characteristic.

The Ab Circle Pro glides along a friction free track back and forth giving you the even burn across your stomach. While your tummy is being exercised your waist is also being toned and you are getting a great cardiovascular workout burning calories for fat loss. This system is fool proof so anyone can easily figure it out. Your obliques will get toned along with your central abs.

Your arms and chest also get a workout because they are supporting your body weight while exercising. The arms and shoulders are supporting your upper body so that the unique design of the hand positions provides an excellent way of strengthening  Bone density will also increase, which protects against brittle bones in the future. There are adjustments you can make on the machine that will allow you to get a bun and thigh workout.

Now you can stop just fantasizing about the waistline you want and actually achieve it by using the Ab Circle Pro. It will take you a mere two weeks to start seeing the results that this machine can give you even though you only have to use it up to five minutes a day. Doesn’t this product make you realize that you don’t need to do sit-ups or go on diets anymore? The Ab Circle Pro is a fun and easy way to look your best so jump on board and show everyone the better you!!

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There are a lot of great yoga/Pilates wear lines out there. But many of them seem to be designed with a yoga practitioner in mind first, the Pilates devotee second. Not so with RESE Pilates Activewear. The clothing lineâ??s founder, Gail Reisman, had practiced Pilates for many years before deciding to design clothing to help women focus on key areas important to Pilates.

Her circular yin-yang logo is placed at the core on her pants, reminding you to â??scoopâ? your abs. Seams on some of the tanks keep your ribcage in check. And a contrasting color band that goes around the hips of many of her pants helps you keep pelvis aligned. Many of the tanks are longer and a looser at the bottom than other brands, and the pants are supportiveâ??not tightâ??and come in enough styles that everyone can find a flattering fit. None of these extras will do your workout for you, but theyâ??re thoughtful touches that Pilates junkies can appreciate.

Of RESE Pilatesâ?? new looks for fall, the Pauline top ($60) is the most distinctiveâ??and versatile; it has fashion-forward ruching around the neckline and a loose, baby doll fit, but a hidden fitted layer underneath makes sure you stay covered in class. Also new are the Lola tank ($58), which features a high neckline for full support, and the Shannon ($98), a fitted jacket with cuffs that fold down into mitts to keep your hands warm as the weather turns cold. The Karen capri ($68) is a new top-selling pant, featuring tulip-shaped slits at the calves for comfort.

 
RESE Pilates Shannon jacket             RESE Pilates Karen capri

Some other popular items in the RESE Pilates line include the Natalie legging, the Carrie capri pant and the Gail and Dawn tanksâ??which are updated frequently with new, seasonal colors.

RESE Pilates is taking wholesale orders for the fall collection, or you can buy retail on resepilates.com, where youâ??ll also find a list of U.S. retailers.

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i’ve recently lost 20lbs. my upper abs are toned and defined, but my problem areas, like every other woman, are my hips, thighs (particularly inner thighs), and lower abs. i do a lot of yoga, and run when i’m back home, but the air in afghanistan makes it nearly impossible to run here. i want a workout program to tone these problem areas.

If you’ve access to a weight room, lower body lifts will do the trick - squats, lunges, leg extensions & curls & abductors. No weights? Try doing squats & lunges without them.
Bicycling is great too. And on a stationery bike - do high resistance.

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I am already skinny and I am 88 pounds/ 5′1 and 14 years old but my stomach is like almost all soft haha. I don’t believe I need to lose weight to see my abs….correct me if I am wrong! But I need to gain muscle in the stomach area. I just want a tight hard stomach instead of a soft squishy one also any women that have abs… what exercises did you use to get them? I am currently doing both these workout videos 4 times a week… will this work( I have already done this for almost 1 week)? If so how long will it take?

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89SmCtHhy8w
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCcrQ-ySRL0

Also share your success stories with me! Thanks!

Im 85 pound 5 ‘1 and 14 years old! I have abs and i really didn’t try. It may be because i play softball? We do wall sits, jog in place, bicycles (where you lay on the ground and petal like You would on a bike) , we run a lot and do suicides. Also we do a lot of jump rope exercises to. Like jump as high as you can for 1 min. how fast for one min. and so on but make sure you jump with both feet not one foot at a time. Also dont to regular push-ups do girl push ups they do the same thing but they are better for us.
If you have any questions about the exercises email me at Jericayh@yahoo.com

hi the other day when i was doing crunches, one of my trainers told me that women should not go in for abdominal workout…is he right?? i have a lil flab on my tummy and m hell bent on losing it. what should i do??

That guy is an idiot. The abs need strength training no different than any other muscle in the body. A strong core is essential to help strengthen other body parts and aids in the prevention of injury while doing so. Training the abs will cause them to grow and strengthen. Lots of people see ab training as counter productive due to the fact that they force the overlying tissues and fat outward over the muscle thus making the midsection actually looking larger. The only way to counter this is by losing the fat that is located over the muscle thereby giving you "definition". One way of doing this is by tracking everything you eat. Unfortunately, weight loss in order to achieve definition has to almost be an "all in or out" mentality. Small preplanned meals (about 7-8) over the course of the day containing a high concentration of proteins such as chicken, talapia, tuna, salmon/ a moderate intake of good carbs such as oatmeal, sweet potatoes, brown rice with a minimal intake of fats will jump start your metabolism into burning the fat that your body already has. The less outside fat you provide to your body the more it wants to burn what you already have. Now I certainly have not given the complete version of what it takes to have ripped physique but, you can work off of this model and tweak it to your best interests. Also, don’t get discouraged at the length of time it takes to notice significant changes in your body. A good rule of thumb is 3 months.

Flatten your belly and firm up for life! The Abs Diet for Women is all about changing your health, changing your size, and changing your body - for good! The Abs Diet for Women Workout is a comprehensive workout that will turn your body into a lean, mean fat-burning machine. Get ready to show off that six-pack! This high-energy routine was designed to maximize fat-burning while minimizing your workout time. Jessica Smith, our fitness instructor, will lead you through calorie-blasting routines.

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Flatten your belly and firm up for life! The Abs Diet for Women is all about changing your health, changing your size, and changing your body - for good! The Abs Diet for Women Workout is a comprehensive workout that will turn your body into a lean, mean fat-burning machine. Get ready to show off that six-pack! This high-energy routine was designed to maximize fat-burning while minimizing your workout time. Jessica Smith, our fitness instructor, will lead you through calorie-blasting routines.

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Flatten your belly and firm up for life! The Abs Diet for Women is all about changing your health, changing your size, and changing your body - for good! The Abs Diet for Women Workout is a comprehensive workout that will turn your body into a lean, mean fat-burning machine. Get ready to show off that six-pack! This high-energy routine was designed to maximize fat-burning while minimizing your workout time. Jessica Smith, our fitness instructor, will lead you through calorie-blasting routines.

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