Jenn's Losing It

You've probably already heard about the health boosting antioxidants in blueberries; according to recent research, the fruit may help you fight fat too!  GO to fitness.com/blueberries to find recipes that include berries in salads, pasta and even soup...don't knock it til you've tried it. Source:The FASEB Journal Fitness Magazine July/August 2011

Six turbo toners designed by Alexandra White, a co owner of Jumping Frog Pilates in Tenafly, NJ. So grab your yoga mat and do the circuit twice, three alternating days a week! Clamp (Targets back, abs, obliques, inner and outer thighs) Lie face up on the floor with your arms and legs extended upward; lift head, neck and shoulders off floor Simultaneously lower arms out to sides and open legs 45 degrees, keeping shoulders and chest lifted throughout Return to start, squeezing palms together and legs together Do 10 to 12 reps Sprinkler (Targets back, abs and obliques) Sit on floor with legs extended, thighs together and feet flexed; tilt torso back 45 degrees and extend arms out to sides, palms facing forward Rotate torso to right, sweeping left arm across body to tap left palm to right palm Return to start, then repeat to left to complete 1 rep Do 10 to 12 reps Skinny Dip (Targets back, abs, obliques, butt) Lie on floor on left side, propped up on left forearm, kn...

Flat abs and killer confidence have one thing in common: a hard core.  That's because the muscles that make up your middle dictate not only how you rock a sports bra but also whether you stand tall and pack a punch in kick boxing class.  "Firming the deep ab muscles is the fastest way to shrink your waist and improve your posture", says Alexandra White, a co owner of Jumping Frog Pilates in Tenafly, NJ, who supplied the six turbo toners that you'll find in my next post.  So get your yoga mat and do the upcoming circuit twice three days a week on alternate days.  Then get ready to flash that super fly center! By: Jenna Autuori-Dedic Fitness Magazine September 2012

Constantly criticizing your exercise and eating habits or comparing your looks with others is linked to poor body image and depression, a new study from the University of Arizona revealed. "This behavior perpetuates society's ideals and makes women feel worse about themselves" study author Analisa Arroyo says. Pledge with your pals to ditch negativity - go to endfattalk.org for inspiration - so you can focus on living it up with your hot selves this summer. Fitness Magazine - July/August 2012

I'm sure we're all still trying to figure out what to watch now that the Olympics are over. So while the weather is still beautiful, why not get outside and enjoy! Get up, get out and take a walk with a friend or dig that bike out of the back of the garage and take a spin. So now that the Olympics are no longer your excuse to stay inside, it's time to get moving again. Use your favorite athletes from the games as your inspiration. I've got some great posts coming up to help you reach your fitness goals. I can't wait to help you get back on track if you've taken a sideline or if you've kept it going, there's hopefully something new to boost your routine. Happy Summer!

Do these five serious shapers for your best butt ever. ON YOUR MARK – Targets shoulders, arms, abs and butt Start on all fours, hands under shoulders and back flat Step left foot forward on floor by left hand, left knee bent 90 degrees Extend your left leg behind you, raising it as high as you can, pointing toes Quickly return left foot to floor by left hand Do 15 to 30 reps, switch sides and repeat Do 2 Sets SADDLEBAG TRIMMER – Targets abs, butt, inner and outer thighs Start on all fours, then lower right hip to floor so that hips, knees and ankles are staked Bring left knee into chest as you bend elbows to lower chest toward floor Straighten left arm as you extend left leg behind you Do 15-30 reps, switch sides and repeat.  Do 2 sets LUNGE LEG LIFT –Targets abs, butt, hamstrings and quads Stand with feet shoulder width apart, then lunge back with left leg, raising arms in front of you shoulder height Stand up on right leg, knee slightly bent, and lift ...

Measure your steps and reps:   Start with small goals to be able to work yourself up to  doing each exercise until failure…meaning until you just can’t do it anymore! Seek alternative energy:   Before grabbing a snack for an energy boost, do a mental check on if you’re stressed, low on sleep or thirsty.  Then try to grab a snack that is low on calories, higher in fiber to keep you fuller longer. Excuse proof your workout: Here are a few exercises that require no equipment, so you can do them ANYWHERE! Bridge : Lie on your back with knees bent and feet on the floor.  Lift hips up so that your body forms a straight line between shoulders and knees.  Lower and repeat. Burpee :  Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart, arms by sides.  Lower into a squat and place palms on floor in front of feet.  Jump feet back into full push up position.  Jump feet towards hands and then jump up immediately, extending hands over head...