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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

DAY 2: GET PHYSICAL


Remember the 80's and a gorgeous Aussie telling you, 'Let's Get Physical', yes, even Olivia Newton-John knew that it was important to get physical. Now I know what you are thinking, I have no time. I'd beg to differ on that one, my friend. You have enough time to watch 'American Idol' or enough time to check Facebook, like 20 times, am I right?

Yea, I thought so. Start small and build up your endurance. If you are a morning person, schedule yourself 30 min every am before work or before you start your day to yourself. It's not just important for staying in shape, but it's important to your mental wellness. Yes, you are important! Yes, you matter! And yes, you deserve this time to yourself.

If you are an evening workout person, then make sure to save 30 min after dinner to dedicate to yourself. The dishes can wait! I swear! Not only will those 30 minutes make you stronger mentally, but they will also help you exert the day's energy and after a nice hot shower, you will sleep like a baby, I promise.

  • Start with a brisk walk around your block for 30 minutes. Take your Ipod and get into the groove while you get your heart rate elevated!
  • Not much of a walker then follow the instruction below.
Here's a healthy alternative to a 30 min walk

  1. Start with arm crosses. Swing your arms infront of your body and back. Do this for 10 counts.
  2. Windmills. Yes, you remember them from gym class. Alternate right arm and left arm, warming up the shoulder blades. Do this for 10 counts.
  3. Neck rolls. Place your chin to your chest and roll your head clockwise, then counterclockwise. Do this for 10 counts.
  4. Shoulder shrugs. Basically, its your way of telling the world or your co-workers that you can't confront, "I don't know." Shrug your shoulders up and down for 10 counts.
  5. Jumping Jacks. Set your kitchen timer to 2 minutes and begin. Do not stop doing jumping jacks until the timer goes off.
  6. High Knees. Set your kitchen timer to 2 minutes and begin. Raise your knees and almost jog in place. The higher your knees, the higher your heartbeat. Beginners, fear not, start slow and just jog in place.
  7. Pushups. You didn't really think this was going to be easy did you? Assume the position. 10 pushups, pause, then do 10 more pushups. No cheating, get the most of your workout, push yourself!
  8. Squats. Stand with your feet, shoulder length apart and squat. Make sure your back stays straight. Tummy tucked in. Arms extend out when you squat. Control your breathing. Count to 50. If you want to work on that tush, you should continue this exercise again atleast 3 more times. 200 squats is a great way to build up those buns.
  9. Lunges with a bi-cep curl. Take 3 lb weights in each hand. Place one leg in front of the other and bend the leg in front, but keep the other leg straight. As you bend your knee, curl your bi-cep. Why should you work these 2 muscle groups together? It's about maximizing your calorie-burn. Bi-cep curls alone do not burn enough calories. Do this combo for a 20 count. Switch legs and repeat.
  10. Repeat steps 1-9, 5 times.

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