No Guts No Glory: Full Body Workout

We're fortunate to live in an era where fitness and health are trending and more and more we're understanding the importance of good healthy lifestyles. It's comes with its ups and downs of course, but with guidance and good support, we can achieve anything. Lets get started together on that full body workout I've been promising I'd share.

Start with a 10 minute warm up like running or skipping and get into the first workout! These leg workouts are aimed at strengthening and firming legs and glutes. * Glute Kick Backs: Position yourself as demonstrated, stretch 1 leg out then back in. Keep core tight and use controlled movements when stretching legs.15- 20 each set, 3 Sets each leg.

Next, lets do * Fire hydrants: Keeping the same position, stretch 1 leg to your side as demonstrated and bring it back in. Controlled movements and tightening core. 15 -20 each set, 3 sets each leg.

Lastly, for legs we have butt lifts, I love this one as I feel it working my legs, butt and abs at the same time.

* Butt Lifts: Using a Bosu ball or any alternative to help elevate your legs, raise your butt keeping hands down and hold for 10 sec and then repeat 10 continuous raises up and down. I use a Pilates ring and squeeze as I raise, but its just as effective without. 3 sets.

To firm and strengthen biceps and triceps, next, lets work on our arms. I've gained so much strength in my arms doing these so my weight game has gone up to 10kg but start from 3kg and see what works for you.

* 3 Move lifts: Firmly holding onto your bar or dumbbells, start with weight from your thighs, push up to your chest and then further up above your head. feel just how strong you are and hold for a few seconds. Bring it back down to chest, then rest back on thighs. I did 20-30 of these per set and repeated 3 sets. As I've gotten stronger I've increased to 4-5 sets.

Now lets wrap it up with abs. These are my faves, not because of how tough they are, but they absolutely show results.

* Leg raises: Grab hold of something stable as demonstrated and lift your lower body, then dropping your legs straight down keep them together. Keep legs a few inches from the ground and use controlled movement. Remember to keep core tight. 20-30 3 Sets.

* 45 degree Crunch Hold: Position yourself as demonstrated and hold for up to 20- 30 sec. 3 sets or more.

* Straight leg ankle touches: Position yourself as demonstrated. Lifting your upper body off the ground, aim to touch your ankles or toes. 15- 30 of these depending on how strong you're feeling. Repeat 3 sets.

That's it for our first full body workout together. These can be done at home as well which is what I love about them.

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I'm doing the same!

I hope you've had fun with it, remember to track your progress with images and be kind to yourself. Healthy eating goes a long way too!

The glory is yours!

-A

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