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61% say fitting in exercise is a stressfest.
Sobang it out first thing in the morning.
And after about four weeks of early rising, you get used to it.
71% say you hardly ever try a new routine.
Sweating but not slimming?
The problem may be doing the same thing over and over.
Every four weeks,change it up to see change.
58% of you push for that postworkout “I killed it” feeling.
To keep crushing it, give muscles TLC, using afoam rollerfor 10 minutes after exercise.
45% sweat to drop pounds.
Have a game day.
Run at a faster clip or try a bunch of truly breathless intervals.
Aim for one or two a week, then use your other workouts as recovery or prep.
Go for an easy run, take a toning class ortry a quick routine.
22% want to sculpt sexy muscles.
We’re talking 10-pounders or higher.
Not sure how big to go?
Err on the side of tough girl.
it’s possible for you to always switch, but you might shock yourself with your greatness.
19% move to stay healthy.
Valid objectives, sure, but the desire to achieve them can fade faster than a Brazilian blowout.
84% heart dumbbells.
The difference throws you off balance, forcing you to recruit more ab muscles to stabilize.
It also preps you to function in real life.
Ever lift two equally heavy shopping bags at once?
Didn’t think so.
Switch up the weights after each set.
And what about this?!
50% say a toned tummy trumps all.
Stand with legs together, palms in prayer position.
Twist torso to right, placing left elbow outside right knee.
Crunch up and, with towel still in place, extend legs straight up.
Lower back to start, keeping shoulders off floor in a crunch.
Gwyn’s trainer, Tracy Anderson, is famous for lots of reps.
Her mandate: 50!
Eke out as many as you’re free to muster.
Do 5 sets of 25 reps. (Too Sasha fierce?
Try 3 sets of 20 to start.)
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45% of you shake your booty in Zumba.
“Make all movements count.
Jump high, really swing your arms, and shake it like you mean it.”
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29% prefer fast-and-sweaty boot camps.
check that yours is aces; ask your “drill sergeant” for cues.
What’s new: Core Camp at Life Time Fitness (LifeTimeFitness.com).
24% love riding at cycling studios.
Pedal like a pro.
Don’t slack off during recovery and transition periods.
Coasting can cost you more than 50 unburned calories per class!
What’s new: Cycle Clinic at David Barton Gym (DavidBartonGym.com).
Learn the most efficient pedal stroke and body position for max power (and calorie) output.
Master Class: Spinning 101
61% feel friskier when you’re in shape.
70% of you set goals to get psyched.
Be creative to stick to them.
Rewards are great, but penalties can be an even stronger motivator, Feldermann says.
When setting goals, come up with a few punishments for missing your mark.
Like hell you’ll skip a session!
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