Exercise Tips: Squats & Lunges

Squats and lunges are two great exercises that build strength, tone and look. These exercises are great because you don’t need any exercise equipment. We’ve talked about frugal workouts and saving money, so this is another great way to build muscle, tone up and save cash at the same time. Squats Let’s talk about squats. This is an exercise that works, shapes and tones the muscles around your hips, abdomen, glutes, and legs. You get a lot of results for one simple workout. I know a lot of people who don’t like squats because they feel like it makes them … Continue reading

The Fitness Blog Week in Review for July 7-13

The weeks are flying by this summer, so let’s dive into our review of the fitness blog for the week of July 7 through July 13. Saturday, July 7 We continue our Fitness Journal-Lucky Day? entries by taking a look at a day in the park (well an hour really) designed to exercise and enjoy the weather. In C is for Calorie we examine what a calorie is and why we should care about it. Sunday, July 8 In D is for Dumbbell we look at free weights, the history behind their creation and how they got such an insulting … Continue reading

G is for Glutes

Your glutes are the largest muscle in your body. No, seriously and I’m not telling you that you have a big butt – in fact, far from it. It’s just that the gluteus maximus is the largest, single muscle in your body. There are plenty of other names for your glutes whether you want to call it your rear, your buttocks or your derriere. But the glutes do more than just look good in a pair of jeans. The glutes are engaged every time you stand up or sit down. Since I’m sure you do this on a regular basis … Continue reading