HIIT Pyramid Challenge

This workout is a combination of all the essentials you’ll need for the perfect workout. The ladder routine will help strengthen and condition your muscles. Exercises are paired off, so while you work one, the opposing muscle rests. This is the HIIT aspect, where you work nonstop to get fat blasting results.

Pyramid workouts help to push your muscles to the limit and this HIIT workout combo will not disappoint.

Equipment Needed: set of light weights (3-5 lbs), yoga mat or soft surface

What to Do: Workouts are paired off. Perform 1 rep of A followed by 1 rep of B. Next perform 2 reps of A followed by 2 reps of B. Continue to add 1 rep. Once you hit 10 for A and B, reverse the number of reps; 9, 8, etc. Rest 30 seconds and jump into the next pair.

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7-Minute Arm Workout Challenge

Nothing says summer like super-toned arms and a cute and sassy tank top to show them off. But, uh-oh! What if your arms aren’t on board with this master plan? Have you decided they’d look cute in that itty bitty tank dress and they’ve decided that, in fact, that is not going to be the case? Enough already! It’s time to show your arms who’s boss.

The SkinnyMs. 7-Minute Arm Workout Challenge has the perfect arm workouts to get your top half in gear. Don’t believe us? Check out the simple, yet surprisingly effective moves we’ve compiled below. In the time it takes to hunt in despair for a long-sleeve t-shirt to replace the cute tank dress, you could definitely fit in our 7-minute arm workout instead, and maybe more. Which is a better use of your time? Yes, we thought you might agree.

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Workday Arms Challenge

Workday arm challenge requires a stable chair and you! You can either do all reps at once or break them up throughout the day. Let’s work to define our arms.

Exercises:

1. 100 Tricep Dips

2. 50 push-ups(the video below demonstrates 3 variations)

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30 Day Tricep Challenge

A lot can change in 30 days. 30 days is 4 weeks, and 4 weeks of hard work brings results, especially if you concentrate on one specific area. Strong, sexy, toned triceps. You want them. You need them. We have them for you. Put your order in now and in 30 days we’ll deliver them right to your bed when you wake up.

This 30-day challenge is going to take everything out of your triceps. All muscles provide a different type of burning sensation when you workout, and triceps are one of our favorites. Being the bigger muscle compared to the bicep, there is so much untapped strength and potential in the tricep. Once you wrap up, you’ll see how firm and toned your triceps are, and you’ll love every second of that burn! Three workouts a week for 30 days. That’s 12 work days and 16 rest days. Make sure you work hard!

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Tricep Tone it Up Workout for All Fitness Levels

Tone up your triceps! Everyone wants powerful, well-defined, and sculpted arms.  Triceps make up roughly 2/3 of the muscle mass in your arms, so strengthening them should be your number one priority if you’re looking to score beautiful arms before warmer weather arrives. The Tricep Tone it Up Workout, for all fitness levels, will give you the challenge you need to earn a pair of toned and defined arms without that underarm jiggle.

Equipment Needed: One set of dumbbells of medium weight(think 8-12 lbs).

What to Do:  Choose the fitness level below for a customized workout. Review the videos below for demonstrations of each exercise. For optimal results, perform the Tricep Tone it Up Challenge two times weekly on non-consecutive days. This routine is meant to be a challenge, so prepare for some noodly arms when you’re through with your first workout.

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How to Build Leg Muscle in 5 Moves

In shorts or bikinis, powerful legs always make a statement. Although some of us enjoy a lean and toned lower body, others enjoy having definition and growth in our legs. In order to achieve those results, you’re going to need to isolate your muscles. Our guide to building leg muscle is the perfect way to bulk up and make your legs a pair of powerhouses.

Equipment Needed: medium-heavy dumbbells (12-20 lbs), bench/chair

What to Do: Perform each exercise for 12 reps. For alternating exercises, doing your left and right equals 1 rep. For exercise 4 and 5 complete both sides of your leg before moving on. Rest 1 minute after each exercise. Perform this workout twice a week on non-consecutive days.

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5 Tips for A Better Workout

If you are going to the gym routinely, but not seeing the results you would like, your workout habits might be to blame. From having the right shoes, to eating the right foods, small changes to your exercise regime can help you get the most out of your time at the gym so that you don’t waste time or effort. These small changes make a big difference. We’ve put together our top 5 fitness tips for getting a better, more effective workout.

1. Go to the gym with a plan. 

You might be surprised at how much time is wasted standing around, deciding what to do next. Having a plan before heading to the gym can make your workouts shorter and more effective. It will keep you from wasting time and it will guide you through an efficient routine.

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10 Minute Core Burner Workout

This 10 minutes core workout is perfect for busy moms that want to squeeze some exercise in their day.

This is an extremely quick, yet effective workout that is all about the core.

With a strong core in mind, this is focused on a series of exercises that specifically target the abs, obliques, lower back, glutes, and hamstrings.

This workout can be added into your routine after a run or even right before you hop in the shower. Grab a light dumbbell, a medicine ball (if you have it), and complete this circuit burner in the gym or in the comfort of your own home.

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5 Football Drills to Bring Into Your Workout

Borrow 5 workout techniques from professional football players to improve your workout performance and enhance your physiques.

Football season is a time for tailgate parties, hot dogs and big vats of chili, and beer. While it is calorie loading for spectators, for the athletes they are all about their workouts and improving their performance and physique.

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