Sexy Bun and Thigh Workout

Almost all women desire to have a sexy butt and sexy legs. The process of achieving that fit look is not easy, but with intense muscle isolating weight training, a much more toned and sexy look is possible for all women. I will also briefly touch on proper eating because no matter how toned a person’s muscles are, they will not have that tight toned look if they are covered by a thick layer of fat.

I’ll cut right to the chase and begin with the exercises and descriptions of the nuances of exercise form that will give the best results. The workout will begin with leg extensions on a machine done in a superset with leg curls on a machine. A superset is a series of two exercises done one after the other without rest. Two to three supersets will be done of leg extensions and leg curls with a weight which will become very challenging to complete fifteen repetitions.

Next we move on to squats on a smith machine squats supersetted with strait-legged deadlifts. Again two to three working sets will be done. Both of these exercises work the glutes or buns with a great deal of intensity. The squats will be done with the feet about shoulder width apart. The smith machine squats will be done with a weight that is very challenging to get fifteen repetitions.

The depth of the squat will be that point at which the back of the leg is parallel to the ground, the speed of the repetition will be slow and controlled. The strait-legged deadlifts will be done with dumbbells rather than a barbell because it puts less pressure on the lower back. The form for the deadlifts will be as follows: The dumbbells will be held at the side of the body and the knees will be slightly bent yet fixed as the trainee bends at the waist and lowers the dumbbells. The butt is out and the spine is rigid with the chest being in a convex position during the descent. Mentally the trainee will focus on the butt and hamstrings as they slowly lower the weight in proper form. The weight for stiff legged deadlifts will be moderate with fifteen repetitions being done relatively easily. The point of this exercise is to put pressure on the butt and hamstrings while keeping the lower back uninjured, squeezing and tensing the muscles throughout the entire movement will provide the results looked for. The last superset of this workout is wide foot stance leg presses supersetted with more leg curls on a machine. Again two to three working sets will be done for about fifteen repetitions. The leg presses are done with a wide foot position in order to effectively work the inner thigh; the repetitions for this exercise will be done in slow and controlled form. The machine leg curls will be done in slow and controlled form also.

With regard to proper diet, in ninety five percent of the cases a high protein, low carb diet will be implemented in order to lower the trainee’s body fat levels to the point at which the muscle tone of the body will not be obscured by excessive fat deposits. I hope this article will be of benefit to you, in your quest to improve your appearance.

Fort Lauderdale Personal Trainer Joe Kozma is a master trainer with over twenty years of experience. Joe is a former national bodybuilding champion and college football player. Joe’s fitness and weight loss service provides body makeovers, body sculpting, strength gain, and more. See his clients at his Fort Lauderdale Fitness website.

If I Had To Pick One Exercise…

I’d pick the squat. The squat has a number of variants, some of which can be combined for a more efficient total body workout.

The execution of the squat is very simple when just looking at it, but when performing the movement there are many details that must be taken into consideration. Be sure to keep the feet flat on the floor, in order to properly distribute weight. In order to reach a range of motion beyond parallel, individuals without sufficient ankle flexibility may try putting a flat board beneath the heels to artificially improve their flexibility. Similarly, a wedge shaped board may be used, allowing the entire foot to remain in contact with a single surface, improving stability over the first technique. Both methods are short-term fixes and require that regular stretching and a full range of motion be employed to maintain and increase flexibility to the desired levels with the ultimate aim that the board’s use be eliminated. In the sport of weightlifting, a specifically designed shoe, that has a heel elevated by an encased wooden block, is commonly worn. Depending on who you ask, some people will discourage the use of a board or elevated heel, thinking that it might lead to a break in proper form. In any squat, the lifter should take care to use force from the heel, not the ball of the foot, in order to maintain balance and keep the focus on the thigh muscles.

To avoid the chance of getting stuck under the bar, heavy barbell squats are best performed either inside a power cage or in the presence of one or more spotters, who can help to safely return the barbell to the squat rack at the end of the set if the lifter is unable to do so. A Smith machine can also be used, though the movement is less natural than with a bar, does not provide adequate stabilizer muscle development and may lead to joint problems.

The squat has a number of variants, some of which can be combined (e.g. a dumbbell split squat):

* In the Squat or Powerlifting Squat, the bar is held anywhere over the back of the neck, within the rules, and feet placed wherever the lifter chooses for the squat for what is best for him.

* In the back squat, a barbell should be held across the upper back.

* In the front squat, the weight (usually a barbell) is held in front of the body across the clavicles and deltoids in either an Olympic grip, as is used in weightlifting, or with the arms crossed and hands placed on top of the barbell.

* In the Olympic Squat, the bar is placed either for a front or back squat position. front squat with a clean grip and back squat with a high-bar position. On both occasions the feet placed roughly in clean receiving position. The lift is done up to a weight of 25 % greater than the athletes clean and jerk on both lifts (for a professional, others may differ.) this style is designed to benefit Olympic weightlifting only and should not really be used in other forms.

Fort Lauderdale Personal Trainer Joe Kozma is a former national bodybuilding champion and college football player. Joe’s fitness and weight loss service provides extreme body makeovers, strength gain, and more. See his clients and his results at his Fort Lauderdale Fitness website at http://www.joekozma.com/ or call Joe at (954) 598-3855 to schedule an appointment today.

Your New Favorite Thing

We all have a list of our favorite things. It may not be written down anywhere, but you know the things that make you happy.

The list holds your favorite foods, music, TV shows, movies and even people in your life that you can’t get enough of. This is the stuff that you really enjoy. It’s the stuff that makes your life worth living.

Somewhere on the list is your health and appearance. You know that looking and feeling great make a good life even better.

The interesting thing about your list is that without fail you’ll always make time for it.

  • When your TV show airs, you watch it or record it to watch later.
  • When your favorite actor stars in a new movie, you do your part by going to the theatre.
  • When you’re hungry, you turn to your favorite foods.
  • When the weekend rolls around, you do everything you can to spend time with the special people in your life.

Yet when it comes to exercise you automatically say, “I don’t have time.”

Time for TV, but no time for exercise… We live in an age where life is full. You don’t have extra time anymore.

You no longer have time. You make time.

  • You make time for your TV show.
  • You make time for your hobby.
  • You make time for your friends.

It’s time to drop the charade of “I don’t have time to exercise” and call it what it really is.

An excuse.

You know how to make time for your favorite things. You know you want good health. You know you want to look great. You know you want more energy.

Exercise delivers all those benefits – and more.

I believe that exercise belongs on your list of favorite things.

Make It A Favorite: How do you turn something that you’ve dreaded into something that you enjoy?

  1. Block the Negative: Your thoughts play a big part in determining your favorite things. Block out any negative thoughts you may have about exercise. Focus your energy on creating a positive attitude that will get you excited about hitting the gym, rather than dreading it.
  2. Focus on the Benefits: With exercise you have so much to gain and nothing to lose. Exercise makes you stronger, sexier, happier, and gives you more energy. Pick the benefit that moves you the most and fixate on it.
  3. Get Guidance: The easiest way to put exercise on your list of favorite things is to experience it at its best. Get onboard with one of my personal training programs and I’ll show you the most effective and enjoyable techniques that will get you into the best shape of your life.

Fort Lauderdale Personal Trainer Asks Why Doesn’t Your Lifestyle Match Your Fitness Goals?

05/01/2009
Tired of being out of shape?
  • Have you been frustrated with fad diets and ineffective exercise programs?
  • Have you always wanted to have a great body but did not know where to begin?
  • Do you feel that your self confidence and attractiveness are hampered by your present physical condition?
  • Answer yes to any of these questions?



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    What’s Lifestyle Got To Do With It?
    It happens to everyone. That moment when you realize that it’s time to do something about your weight.

    It may happen when you’re looking in the mirror or standing on the scale.

    Your first thought is to go on a ‘diet’ but as quickly as that enters your mind the ghosts of a hundred diets past return…along with all the frustration.

    Then you wonder, why bother?

    The weight will come back, as it always has. Then you’ll be back in front of the mirror as discouraged as ever.

    The answer is not to go on another diet.

    The answer is to change your lifestyle.

    You’ve heard this before, and it makes sense, right? So why haven’t you done it?

    Your Lifestyle Obstacles. Most people resist changing their lifestyle for two reasons.

    1. Change is scary. Whether you realize it or not, your life is in a constant state of change. Though you cling to the familiar, it’s a futile struggle. Change always wins.

    The most consistent thing in life is change. Since you’ll never escape it, you might as well channel it. It’s time to make the change in your life purposeful and positive.

    2. Lifestyle misconception. How many times have you heard the term ‘healthy lifestyle’ only to picture a health nut with celery sticks in one hand and tofu in the other? The truth is that most people think that changing their lifestyle will be an extreme and unpleasant experience – and that’s not true.

    Improving your lifestyle does not mean swearing off chocolate or living in the gym. You don’t have to eat wheat germ for lunch and you can still enjoy a nice plate of pasta. The key is moderation.

    Making the Change. It’s time to lose your ‘all or nothing’ mentality. Embrace simple, small changes that will add up to big improvements in your lifestyle. These are your main venues for change:

    • What You Eat. Let’s face it, most of the foods you eat aren’t the healthiest. Some are downright terrible (the burger and fries you had last week). While others are simply excessive (the snacks you eat while watching TV).

      The solution to cleaning up your daily diet is NOT to go back on a ‘diet’. In fact, I never want you to go on a ‘diet’ again. (Yes, you heard me right!) Instead I want you to make permanent healthy changes to your eating habits.

      Here are some practical examples:

      • Choose salad over chips or fries
      • Don’t add butter to your food
      • Eat fresh produce with every meal
      • Purchase fat free dairy productsM
      • Limit desserts to one or two per week
      • Cut out mindless snacking
      • Drink water, not soda

      I don’t expect you to eat a perfect diet every day of the week – that’d be ludicrous. You should, however, make MORE healthy choices every day than unhealthy ones.

    • What You Do. Exercise is a huge component to a healthy lifestyle, and quite frankly you’re not getting enough of it. How often does an entire week go by without you ever lacing up your tennis shoes? Don’t disregard the importance and power of a good workout.

      Your new healthy lifestyle means exercising on most days of the week. This may seem tough, but I have the perfect solution – my training programs were created for busy people just like you who only have so much time to dedicate to exercise.

      I understand how hard it is to find the motivation to stay consistent and to push yourself. Make exercise a no-brainer – contact me to get started on a lifestyle enhancing program today.

      Here are simple ways to move more:

      • Watch less TV
      • Stretch stiff muscles every day
      • Play at the park with the kids
      • Go for a jog
      • Do some pushups every morning

      While none of the above are meant as substitutes for a solid exercise routine, they are great ways to become more active and to improve your lifestyle.

    Your lifestyle is the balance of all the choices that you make regarding your body. Swing the balance in your favor – make a majority of your choices health conscious.

    So the next time you’re in front of the mirror you won’t worry about your weight.

    You’ll relish it.

    The Liquid Calorie Ban
    Here’s an easy way to live healthier: don’t drink calories. Liquid calories are sneaky. You don’t get that full feeling like with solid foods, but you’re still taking in tons of calories. Avoid drinks like: regular sodas, smoothies, juices, sweet coffee drinks, hot chocolate, milk shakes, and alcoholic beverages. Drink plenty of water instead-you’ll lose weight and feel great.
    Sauteed Soybeans
    What a delicious way to enjoy soy. Pre-shelled soybeans make this dish easy to prepare – it’s ready in 10 minutes. Serve this as a healthy side dish or a light meal.
    Yield: 3 serving

    Here’s what you need…

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1/4 cup chopped onion
    • 3 garlic cloves, diced
    • 1 1/2 cups shelled soybeans
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
    • Dash of salt
    • Dash of pepper
    1. Heat saute pan over medium heat, add oil and onions. When onions begin to soften lower the heat, add the garlic and saute for two minutes.
    2. Add soybeans and thyme, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Cook until soybeans are fully heated. Serve warm.

    Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 172 calories, 9g fat, 11g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, and 10g protein.

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