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Thursday, October 20, 2011

The "Quickie" Workout

How many of you are busy? ALL of us, right? Right! But trust us, there are "No Excuses" for not living a healthy/healthier lifestyle. So, for those of you who are pressed for time but still want to get a good workout in, hopefully the following will be helpful information for you to help you on YOUR journey to wellness!

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  • This workout consists of 7 exercises -- one per body part.
  • Each muscle group should take approximately 3 minutes to perform.
  • Perform 2 sets of 25 reps on each, resting 15 seconds between sets.
  • When first beginning this exercise regimen, weights should be light to moderate -- just enough that weights aren't too light, but not so heavy you can't perform the two sets of 25 reps.
  • FORM IS KEY. Quality is ALWAYS better than quantity. Keep a moderate pace, too. Not too slow, not too fast.
  • Exercises should be done in the order listed below.
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A Beginner's Level "Quickie" Workout

  • Warm up 2 minutes on upright bike or elliptical trainer.
  • Side raises (free weights, shoulders, suggested weight for beginners = 5-lb. dumbbells)
  • Dumbbell chest press (free weights, chest)
  • Overhead tri extensions (free weights, triceps)
  • Lat pulldown (machine, back)
  • Standing dumbbell curls (free weights, biceps)
  • Body weight squats
  • Crunches (2 sets of 50 here)
  • End with 3- to 5-minute stretch
LONG LIVE AND PROSPER!!!
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Side Raises (for shoulders)

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Dumbbell Chest Presses

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Overhead Triceps Extensions

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Lat Pulldowns

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Standing Dumbbell Curls

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Body-weight Squats

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Crunches

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Please consult with a physician before starting any new exercise routine or diet. Results will vary from person to person. This is merely a guide and will not necessarily work for every person.



Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Welcome to Custom Health & Fitness' New Blog!

Thank you to all of our CHF customers and fans for visiting our brand-new blog! Here you will find health-, fitness- and life-related content. Pick up some tips, find an icebreaker or just have fun! Are there any topics you'd like to see discussed here? Feel free to leave a comment below and we'll do our best to make this blog informative, helpful and/or fun! Thanks for stopping by!