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I actually lift heavy weights and have broad shoulders and love it. I have always had broad shoulders. Im pretty sure i still look feminine. Lol You dont lose weight in shoulders by lifting weights you cant spot reduce. Losing fat with calories deficient does so your muscle can show. My suggestion is yes do both cardio and…

Well Im biased because Im a certified fitness instructor but I would do classes at the gym. My clients love going to classes, made friendships that will keep you accountable for going, and its fun!! Not sure what your gym offers but spin, muscle classes, boot camp etc are excellent. I would pick 3 muscle classes and two…

My kids!!! I have 3. My 8 year old used to sit in his carriage and watch me teach when he was 6 months old until 18 months. The studio didn’t have daycare and on Saturday mornings i taught a muscle class. Then my daughter who is now 5 also grew up with me working out and teaching. I prepare my classes in my basement and…

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Most of us have one arm stronger than the other. Usually the more dominant arm. Usually the one you write with. Im stronger in my right but im a lefty but if i was to throw a ball or use scissors i use my right. For triceps extensions i use one weight. Stand, Hold above your head either hold the weight vertically or…

If you are having a balanced dinner. Protein, carbs, healthy fat then you shouldnt be hungry after. Also when are you eating? While watching tv? It might not be a hunger thing more a habit, mindless eating while watching tv thing. I eat dinner at 5pm. I then am done for the night. I brush my teeth so im not tempted to eat…

Depends on your goals. If you want to add more strengh then i would do lifting first so you arent tired from the hiit. If you looking to increase your speed and endurance then do hiit first. I also mix it up a bit too. I teach a muscle/tabata class. I have them lift weights squats, chest,back, triceps, then 20-25 min of…

I disagree for weightloss exercise is imperative. You do not gain weight when you lift weights. You actually lose weight. Most people say they gained weight while lifting weights but just might be eating more which you dont have to do!!!!! 3 balanced meals consisting of protein, healthy fat and carbs. Studies show heavy…

I normally dont but Im trying to really lean out so Im being super strict right now with carbs, sugars and macros. Dont get me wrong i lost all my baby weight and then some not worrying about sugars, carbs etc and just staying within my calories.

3rd time breastfeeding mama here. Breastfed until age 2 for all of them and was able to get down to pre pregnancy weight by 3-4 months post partum I always ate 1800-2000 when i was breastfeeding. I added 500 calories in. I put it in as breastfeeding under exercise When breastfeeding the first year i ate breakfast, snack,…

Cant you just build a recipe? I tend to to do that. Im ok with rough estimates though.

I love days like that. Feel like I can workout for hours. Your shoulders look awesome. Great job!!!!

There is no need to stretch before. I have never stretched before any workout. Warmup yes. For 5-10 min although its not really necessary either. I would always stretch after and one day doing yoga will help with flexibility

I love sprint work. I do it twice a week. I use a treadmill. This is an hour workout. I usually get 4.5 miles in. I do intervals. Walk/run/sprints/hills/ sprints on hills. I mix it up with whatever song is playing. (I actually use my spin playlists) You could try something like this: dont repeat making it 30 min. Walk for…

Here is a spin playlist but I also use it for treadmill run/ sprint/climb work.

I never was a fan before but have been having them for a few years now. I have them 4 days a week on the days I work. I make it while I am making lunches, gettings kids breakfast etc. My youngest who is 2 has been having them since he was 9 months old. He sees me making them and i give him some in a sippy cup. So at the…

My workouts are an hour- I lift heavy Monday (shoulders, biceps, and triceps), Wednesday (legs and spin), Thursdays (chest, back and abs). I do straight cardio Friday and sunday (treadmill- 4 miles run/sprint work) with ab work. Tuesdays- i teach a muscle/tabata- full body muscle and hiit training Saturday- preparing my…

On the days i work i need to get me amd 3 kids out of the house by 745am. I have my coffee when Im making lunches, getting kids breakfast and make myself a smoothie. I freeze banana, strawberries, blueberries and spinach together in freezer bags. (I do it at the end of the week each week with the fresh fruit that is going…

I am a certified fitness and spinning instructor for over 12 years. Before kids I taught every night after work and saturdays. Now im only teaching one morning a week. I love it so much. I did take the bodypump certification but i dont teach it. I dont like someone telling me what to teach. and aside from the weekend cert…

Oh no. Sorry you hated it. I would try a different teacher. When I took it all the time there was one teacher that bored me to dealth. Every teacher is different. The way I teach and many others I know current good music to get you going and each song a different drill. Alot of men like it because its dark, not like a…

Does the gym offer spin class. You will get hooked! I would spin 2-3 times a week and then weight training 3-4 times a week. Most gyms offer free counseling with a trainer or have some deals going on.

Well a protein, carb and healthy fat. If i workout in the morning i dont eat until lunch. I workout 930-1030 If its an afternoon workout 2-3 pm i eat dinner at 5-6pm. There is no need to eat right after a workout. Or before either. My breakfast is my meal before morning workout and my lunch is my meal before an afternoon…

Thats why i put it in quotes. "My best shape". I looked on the outside in the best shape but wasnt at all. Now at 43 im in the best shape mentally and physically. . I have more energy, no depression in 10plus years, no headaches, no stomach issues, no body image issues, no need to workout hours a day, one hour is my time…

Im old school and love my polar f7. No bells and whistles. Just tell me how many calories i burned. Plus im pretty good with figuring out what i burned with time and rpe (rate of perceived exertion) ive been in the fitness industry for over 20 years.

I need variety and I do what I love. I know lifting weights and hiit training are the most effective workouts and I enjoy doing it. I love spinning too so I add it to my leg day. I workout at my work gym 3 days a week. So i lift heavy on those days. One day i teach a muscle/tabata class but i do a double here and add…

Squat rack Heavy weights Spin bike Stuff i dont have in my home gym.

Keep in mind I have 3 kids so exercise is my 1 hour to myself and keeps me sane. Sunday: yoga dvd After dinner stroll Monday: lift heavy- shoulders, triceps, biceps and abs Tuesday: double workout day: Morning: teach muscle/Tabata- full body muscle with tabata Afternoon: Treadmill- 3 miles & abs Wednesday: lift heavy- legs…

Both- i work 3 days a week and i have a gym at my work. so they are lunch time workouts. I have a gym set up in my basement. Treadmill, weight bench, tons of videos, weights, bands Mondays I lift in a gym. This is my arm day. Shoulders, biceps and triceps Certain exercises I lift different weights. Also different machines.…

6:00am- coffee with coconut creamer Then at 7-8am I have breakfast. Monday,Wednesday, Thursday: I work these days so I make the smoothie while im getting kids breakfast. I have freezer bags in the freezer with the banana, spinach, and berries. I put them in bags at the end of the week before I buy new fruit. So all I have…

This exactly. I dont believe in cheat days. That can throw your whole week off. I work to damn hard all week. Right now im in a competition so im super strict right now. But before i would have some of the kids ice cream or a cookie. But honestly i dont crave things anymore. Eating healthy is such a habit now. I usually…