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Calendar April 29, 2010 | Posted by admin

lean leg

lean leg

What workouts would help my legs look tone and lean?


Are there any good workouts that would help make me look tone without looking bulky. I plan on taking a one hour yoga class once a week and an indoor cycling class once a week. Would this help achieve tone, lean legs?

Pilatys is amazing! But you need to make sure that you keep ur core tight and ur back straight... and do the moves egzacly how they say to do them or you could hurt ur back and neck...

Running along with pilatys is an amazing way to whip you into shape!

Learn How to Lose Cellulite on Your Legs

How do I Lose Weight Around My Hips, Stomach, and Thighs? Discover 8 simple moves that will literally reshape your body in less than 8 weeks.

How many times in the past year have you casually strolled into the gym giving off the impression that you were going to get in great shape. You know what I mean, lose weight, burn some fat, build some lean sexy muscle, tone and tighten your legs and arms. Heck even lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

How many times in the past 10 years of you tried getting into better shape but always seemed to fail?

No matter how many times you have failed, it isn?t necessary your fault. Sadly enough, the government and fitness magazines have been pumping out lies for years now. Trust me when I tell you, half of what you read in the latest issues of these fitness magazines are not even half true. If you ever pay close attention you will see how they contradict each other on a monthly basis.

So don?t get so down about not achieving the results you?ve been ?sweating? after. I doubt that you are going to quit anymore.

Why am I so sure that you will see great results following this plan? Because I know it works, my clients know it works, and you will see it work.

Here is what you need to do in order to tone and tighten your legs, flatten your stomach and shrink your hips to a normal sexy size. Simply follow this workout and you will be amazed with your new body. You are allowed a 45 second break in between sets.

Oh don?t forget that you need to follow a well balanced meal plan.

High Knee Drill * warm up exercise- do this for 3-5 minutes.

1. Stand in place with feet hip width apart.

2. Drive knee up towards chest and quickly place the foot back on the ground.

3. Drive other knee up in a moderate to fast jog with minimal ground contact time.

Squat Jump 3 sets of 15 reps

1) Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, trunk flexed forward slightly with back straight in a neutral position.

2) Arms should be in the ?ready? position with elbows flexed at approximately 90?.

3) Lower body where thighs are parallel to ground.

4) Explode vertically and drive arms up.

5) Land on both feet and repeat.

6) Prior to takeoff extend the ankles to their maximum range (full plantar flexion) to ensure proper mechanics.

Boxing 2 sets of 45 seconds

1. Start by fitting yourself with the proper sized gloves.

2. Next you want to hit the bag with a variety of movements. For example a left jab with a right cross, body punches, right cross only.

3. Proceed to hit the bag for the required time or however your cardiovascular program is designed.

Lateral Lunge on Box 3 sets of 15 reps

Start position: Stand with feet hip width apart. Place hands on waist or out to sides for stability.

Step laterally 2-3 feet and place foot onto a box 12-24? high. Bend knee into a lunge.

Pushing off foot, return to start position. Continue with same leg or alternate as prescribed.

Remember to keep head and back upright in a neutral position. Shoulders and hips should remain squared at all times.

Burpees 3 sets of 10 reps

1. From a standing position, jump as high as possible and land down on your feet with your hands on the ground.

2. Kick your feet back. For a moment you will be in a push up position and jump back up again as fast as possible.

3. Repeat for the required repetitions

Hamstring Curl 3 sets of 15 reps

1) Assume back lying position on floor. Place hands at sides with palms down on floor.

2) Start position: Place heels of both feet on top of stability ball. Raise hips off floor.

3) Curl heels toward glutes by flexing at the knee. Hips should remain off floor.

4) Return to start position.

5) Remember to maintain stability of ball by utilizing muscles in the trunk and core. To increase difficulty, cross arms hands over chest to take away base of support.

Plank 2 sets of 45 seconds

1. Start by placing your forearms on the ground and forming a plank with your forearms and feet.

2. Hold this position keeping your body parallel to the ground for the required time.

Side Plank 2 sets of 45 seconds

1. Lay on the ground on one side. Raise your body using one forearm and support it in this raised position for the required time.

2. Lower your body and repeat on the other side.

3. Remember to keep your head, neck and body in a straight line.

New Balance Women's WW850 Toning Shoe
New Balance Women's WW850 Toning Shoe
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Get this classic shoe that will captivate all that set cite on them.

Put some extra pep in your step with New Balance's WW850 sneaker. Truebalance technology provides superior comfort and helps tone your muscles while burning extra calories. It's a simple choice for an effortless workout.

Features

  • Truebalance balance board technology
  • C-CAP midsole provides cushioning and support
  • Removable full-length insert of ABZORB cushioning provides added comfort
New Balance Women's WW1442KM Toning Shoe
New Balance Women's WW1442KM Toning Shoe
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? Show your support for the cause in this pink-ribbon toning shoe ? Breathable mesh upper with supportive synthetic overlays ? Comfortable fabric lining ? ACTEVA® ULTRA LITE midsole for lightweight shock absorption ? Innovative rock & tone rocker bottom technology burns more calories and gets legs in shape ? Stabilizing WALKING STRIKE PATH® on rubber outsole ? Part of the Lace Up for the Cure® Collection

Accelerate your fitness goals the fast and fun way in this ingenious athletic shoe by New Balance. Fitted with a solid rubber outsole that's curved to propel you forward while toning your muscles and burning extra calories, the ergonomic shoe also features a cushioned collar and tongue, multi-density walking insert, and lightweight style for cool, comfortable workouts.

Features

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  • Mesh Upper
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  • Padded Collar and Mesh Tongue
  • Textile Lining
AVIA Women's A9999 Avi Motion iTone Toning Shoe
AVIA Women's A9999 Avi Motion iTone Toning Shoe
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Description

The first biomechanically-correct toning shoe that allows your foot to move naturally featuring leather & mesh upper, negative heel engineering promotes muscle activation, lightweight construction & Archrocker - enhances the users rocking motion from heel to toe.

Did you ever think you could workout and tone without even trying? All you have to do is walk! This avi-motion sneaker from Avia has the technology that will work--a negative heel promotes muscle activation, forefoot grooves allow for natural dorsiflexion, and the Archrocker promote total bun-toning.

Features

  • Imported
New Balance Women's WW850 True Balance Toning Shoe
New Balance Women's WW850 True Balance Toning Shoe
List Price: $120.00
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Women's New Balance, True Balance WW850

Get a workout with your every step in New Balance's True Balance Toning Walking Shoe. The TrueBalance system joins a C-CAP midsole with a 3/4-length TPU leaf spring system and a rounded blown sole to strengthen muscles and blast away calories. This lightweight design is great for everyday wear whether you have exercise in mind or not.

Features

  • True Balance-a special system of components designed to create natural instability
Skechers Women's Shape Ups Breast Cancer Awareness Walking Shoe
Skechers Women's Shape Ups Breast Cancer Awareness Walking Shoe
List Price: $100.00
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Women's SKECHERS® SHAPE-UPS AWARENESS: You already know Skechers® Shape-Ups are designed to maximize the health benefits of walking, but now they're also helping women with breast cancer. For every pair sold, Skechers® will donate $36 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Shoe features include a curved outsole that rolls forward with each step. You'll experience weight loss, toned calves, thighs, and core muscles, and improved posture.

Show your support of Breast Cancer Awareness while obtaining a better walking workout in this shoe from Skechers' Shape Ups line. The sporty upper features breathable mesh inlays and adjustable lacing, while the curved outsole and thick midsole are specially designed to activate muscles while you walk--allowing for a healthier stride. “For every pair sold, Skechers donates $10 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation”

Features

  • For every pair sold, Skechers donates $10 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Reebok Women's EasyTone Reeinspire Walking Shoe
Reebok Women's EasyTone Reeinspire Walking Shoe
List Price: $129.99
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Women's REEBOK® EASYTONE REEINSPIRE :: Take the gym with you wherever you go! Improve muscle tone in your calves, thighs, and butt just by walking in Reebok® EasyTone Reeinspire fitness walking shoes. EasyTone walking shoes use balance pods in the heel and forefoot filled with soft, cushioned air cells to emulate walking in sand. You'll encourage greater use of your leg and core muscles to get a better workout and look great. Reebok® EasyTone Reeinspire walking shoes feature a blend of durable synthetic leather and soft, breathable mesh uppers for pure comfort.

Tighten and Tone with Reebok EasyTone What are Reebok EasyTone shoes? Reebok EasyTone shoes help tone key leg muscles with every step you take. They're well-designed, stylish training shoes that you'll wear everywhere you go. How do EasyTone shoes work? Balance pods are built-in under the heel and forefoot of the shoes. The balance pods are designed to create natural micro-instability with every step, forcing key leg and glute muscles to adapt, and encouraging toning. You'll truly feel the difference. Reebok EasyTone Balance Pods act like Stability Balls under your feet   When would I wear EasyTone shoes? EasyTone shoes are designed with style in mind, so they can be worn during normal day-to-day activities - from work, to school, to shopping - and everything you would normally do in a day. They help tone key leg muscles, and they look great. What muscles do EasyTone shoes tone? Your legs and butt. Anatomically speaking, targeted areas include key muscles in the gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and calves. Reebok EasyTone shoes increase muscle activity in the gluteus maximus by 28%, and by 11% in the hamstrings and calves  

Get a better butt and better legs with every step. With EasyTone Reeinspire, you can get firmer thanks to Reebok's patented sole technology, which simulates walking on sand.

Features

  • EasyTone tech unit for muscle toning
  • SmootFit upperfor comfort
  • Molded PU sockliner for comfort
  • Anti-bacterial treatment for moisture management
AVIA Women's A9995 Avi-Motion iShape Toning Shoe
AVIA Women's A9995 Avi-Motion iShape Toning Shoe
List Price: $80.00
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Description

The Avia Avi-Motion series is "toning in motion"; a shoe that helps tone your body while you walk. This lightweight shoe features negative heel engineering which promotes muscle activation while a forefoot flex grooves allow for natural Dorsiflexion. This shoe employs Archrocker which is a time tested and American Podiatric Medical Association approved design that enhances the users rocking motion from heel to toe in the gait cycle. Also utilized is a Shear Cantilever System. This system accelerates the heel area's ability to rebound to its natural state in time for the next heel strike.

Tone while you go with Avia's Avi-Motion walking shoe. It's specially designed--with negative heel engineering, forefoot flex grooves, an APMA-approved Archrocker® shape, and the Shear Cantilever® System--to help get your muscles working while also cushioning and protecting every footfall. Best of all, it's as lightweight as can be.

Features

  • iShape
  • Medium (B, M)
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