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How to Build Muscles Quickly for Women
Many women shun strength training and any exercises associated with building muscle mass for fear of becoming bulky and unfeminine. However, a woman with muscles is still a woman; you can do strength training and build long, lean muscles that create a sculpted look, make you stronger, and define your curves. Strong and healthy can be a sexy look and an appealing lifestyle.
Why Is Yogurt Good for Women?
There are a number of practical reasons why yogurt should be included as a regular food source in a woman’s diet. Since calcium is needed for maintaining strong bones, women who do not meet the daily requirements for calcium are at greater risk for developing osteoporosis, which could eventually lead to bone fractures in the hip, spine or wrist. An 8-oz. cup of plain low-fat yogurt contains more calcium than an equal serving of milk, but you should choose a brand that is low in fat and calories and has few additives.
Of Life, Loss and Finding Joy
That Moment in Time – When it felt time to have my first child, I knew it, and approached it as inevitable. But my next steps in life didn’t follow a straight path, it jerked sideways and turned out nothing like I imagined it would. I define my life as the before and the after;…
5 Minute Ab Blast
This quickie routine will forever erase any thoughts of “I don’t have time to exercise”. Most of these exercises are Pilates based, but I just had to throw in a couple planks! They are the BEST for all-over conditioning. In 5 minutes you will have hit all of your abdominal muscles- rectus abdominis (the “6…
5 Minute Booty Burn
Here’s another quick-yet-effective exercise routine. Working the booty is my favorite! You will definitely feel the “burn” with this workout. It works the gluteus maximus (main butt muscles), the gluteus minimus (side butt muscle), and the abductors (hips/ outer thighs ). Extra bonus- your spine gets a nice stretch when doing the bridges! 1) Bridge…