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As I continue the Makeup University week of Star Wars fandom to celebrate the opening of the movie The Force Awakens on December 18th, here is a guest post on getting in shape either the hard way or the costly way for a fabulous LBD on NYE!
If it were Rey, she would be spending her day scavenging and fighting while helping an uprising along side her trusty droid BB-8.
Now for your plan for NYE:
Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!
As I continue the Makeup University week of Star Wars fandom to celebrate the opening of the movie The Force Awakens on December 18th, here is a guest post on getting in shape either the hard way or the costly way for a fabulous LBD on NYE!
If it were Rey, she would be spending her day scavenging and fighting while helping an uprising along side her trusty droid BB-8.
Now for your plan for NYE:
THE LAZY GIRL’S HIGH TECH TRICK FOR LOSING INCHES BY
NEW YEAR’S AND FITNESS HACKS
With
just one month left until New Year’s Eve, it’s time to squeeze into a little
black dress and stay up ‘til midnight, it’s time to prep. The good news is, if
you don’t want to squeeze into your
outfit, there’s still four weeks left to tone up and loose those few pounds or
inches that make the difference between, “You look great!” and jaw-dropping
silence. Here are some fitness hacks and one high tech “lazy girl’s trick for
achieving your ideal NYE look.
THE HIGH TECH WAY- STRAWBERRY LASER LIPO
First
introduced in London, the Strawberry Laser’s cold laser technology is now
available in the United States. Already, over 5 million people worldwide have
lost instant inches with Strawberry.
There are now Strawberry systems installed in over 30 countries.
The
Strawberry Laser is an FDA cleared, painless alternative to liposuction that
achieves non-invasive inch-loss and body contouring by shrinking fat cells.
With each 10-20 minute treatment, unwanted fat is naturally released from the
body via the lymphatic system. The
results are instant. Clients can lose up to 8 inches in 1 treatment and two
areas of the body can be treated at once.
So how does it work?
Prior
to each treatment, precise measurements are taken at multiple levels around a
patient’s specific target area(s). During the treatment, low-level (cold) laser
technology is used to painlessly melt fat within the fat cells. The process is
similar to exercise. When a person exercises, triglycerides are released from
the fat cells. With these being released, the fat cells reduce in size
(adipocytes). The Strawberry Laser works in a similar way, pulling the
triglycerides from the fat cells. This results in millions of fat cells becoming
smaller, so inches are reduced off the waist, hips, thighs, arms, buttocks and
male breasts. Exercising in conjunction with Strawberry Laser treatments
further stimulates the fat reduction process. Surrounding tissues, such as
blood vessels, nerves and skin cells are unaffected by the procedure.
Cost: Between $1,500 and $2,000 for a course of 8, 20 minute treatments.
THE TRADITIONAL WAY – FITNESS HACKS
Franci Cohen is a NYC certified fitness trainer, nutritionist and
exercise physiologist. Here she provides tips on how to hack your way to better
fitness before New Year’s.
Strength with Cardio
For most, weight-training and cardio exercise are two separate events. However, mixing strength exercises with a cardio interval, like a 30 second sprint, will boost the metabolism and growth hormones.
Go Compound
Try multi-joint or compound exercises that engage multiple muscle groups at the same time. Replace isolated exercises, which only focus on one muscle group at a time, with movements like the squat or deadlift to burn more calories and increase your metabolic rate.
Train Like an Athlete
Huge biceps look great, but are unlikely to contribute to overall health. Instead of training like a bodybuilder try exercising like an athlete. Include plyometrics, kettlebell swings and sprints in your training plan to add intensity and variety to workouts while improving overall fitness.
Go Heavy
Lifting heavier weights for less repetitions helps to build strength and shed fat. Start with a weight that is manageable for 15 reps. Then add weight over time to find a weight that is doable for eight to ten repetitions. Remember, always practice perfect form, and try to work for an extra rep before calling it quits.
Bring a Friend
Working out with a partner improves results and makes the going-to-the-gym experience a more enjoyable one. Having a partner to provide encouragement during workouts can help you get the most out of a workout. And when you have someone relying on you to do the same, it makes you accountable and more likely to show up for workouts.
Don't Train, Compete
Turn workouts into a competition with yourself of a workout partner. Join a sports league, play pick-up basketball or sign-up for a 5K. Or create your own challenges in the gym by completing a circuit workout as fast as possible, pushing the pace and intensity.
Write it Down
Record the exercises, sets and repetitions performed during workouts. Keeping track of goals and progress will reveal what you have accomplished and where you can improve. With that knowledge on hand, it's then possible to structure workouts that play to your strengths and improve weaknesses.
Hydrate
Be sure to drink plenty of water during workouts and throughout the day. Heading into a workout dehydrated takes its toll on muscles, motivation and energy levels. Drink up and train hard, then don't forget to refuel with food and water after workouts to promote recovery.
For most, weight-training and cardio exercise are two separate events. However, mixing strength exercises with a cardio interval, like a 30 second sprint, will boost the metabolism and growth hormones.
Go Compound
Try multi-joint or compound exercises that engage multiple muscle groups at the same time. Replace isolated exercises, which only focus on one muscle group at a time, with movements like the squat or deadlift to burn more calories and increase your metabolic rate.
Train Like an Athlete
Huge biceps look great, but are unlikely to contribute to overall health. Instead of training like a bodybuilder try exercising like an athlete. Include plyometrics, kettlebell swings and sprints in your training plan to add intensity and variety to workouts while improving overall fitness.
Go Heavy
Lifting heavier weights for less repetitions helps to build strength and shed fat. Start with a weight that is manageable for 15 reps. Then add weight over time to find a weight that is doable for eight to ten repetitions. Remember, always practice perfect form, and try to work for an extra rep before calling it quits.
Bring a Friend
Working out with a partner improves results and makes the going-to-the-gym experience a more enjoyable one. Having a partner to provide encouragement during workouts can help you get the most out of a workout. And when you have someone relying on you to do the same, it makes you accountable and more likely to show up for workouts.
Don't Train, Compete
Turn workouts into a competition with yourself of a workout partner. Join a sports league, play pick-up basketball or sign-up for a 5K. Or create your own challenges in the gym by completing a circuit workout as fast as possible, pushing the pace and intensity.
Write it Down
Record the exercises, sets and repetitions performed during workouts. Keeping track of goals and progress will reveal what you have accomplished and where you can improve. With that knowledge on hand, it's then possible to structure workouts that play to your strengths and improve weaknesses.
Hydrate
Be sure to drink plenty of water during workouts and throughout the day. Heading into a workout dehydrated takes its toll on muscles, motivation and energy levels. Drink up and train hard, then don't forget to refuel with food and water after workouts to promote recovery.
Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!
