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You’ll never bonk midworkout again.
“I remind myself, Workouts aren’t something you want to do.
They’re what you’re gonna wanna do to stay happy.
“Julie Ordonez, Corona, California
Repeat a mantra when the going gets tough.
It trains your brain to home in on the positive, not the pain.
“Saying ‘Finish what you start’ always helps me keep going.
“Without SELF’s daily emails, I’m not sure I could’ve lost the last 15 pounds.
They’re smart and bubbly, they make exercise feel easy …aaandyou kinda wanna be their bestie.
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“The Tone It Up girls helped me reach my goal weight the right way.
They inspire me to be my best.
“Using these worked wonders for my body.
My boyfriend even said so!
We got hooked after watchingGlee’s Lea Michele tout itwith a totally toned body.
“I downloaded this and never looked back.
Now I’m 15 pounds lighter, and stronger, too.
“I saw changes in my arms within two weeks.
And because it clasps in the front, you won’t battle to get it on and off.
“This bra is awesome.
It supported me through training for two half marathons this year.
“To really focus, it helps me to repeat the muscle name in my head.
My go-to lower-body tighteners are yoga poses Chair, Crescent and Warrior.”
“When you are making excuses, stand up and do a minute of jumping jacks.
Say, ‘I have zero excuses!’
Find a goal, use positive reinforcement, and get to it.”
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Our Holy Grail for holy cow cal-blasting: trainer Phil Campbell’s Sprint 8 plan.
“It torches calories, mobilizes fat and revs my metabolism.
“Having a ready-made schedule keeps me motivated, getting outside and having fun.
Low-intensity workouts build endurance and refuel tired muscles.
“My recovery runs help speed work.
The next day, I’ll be truly all-out.
Hold for 1 minute.
“What could be better than a do-anywhere move that gives you amazing abs and arms?
After acing plank, I can do 30 push-upsup from 12.
I’m a stud!
Jump, switch legs in air, and land in a lunge with opposite foot forward.
Rise onto right knee; repeat.
Do 8 reps on each side.
“This move transformed my lower body and makes me feel powerful.
Bring arms out to sides; hold, then rotate arms behind you, palms down; hold.
Return to start; do 12 reps.
“I swear by this move.
It’s quick and easy, and it works.
My arms look so toned!
