Tone All Over

Shape Magazine came out with an article on Kim Kardashian's workout. With moves that work more than one muscle group and scorch calories. This is an excellent workout to jump start a new fitness plan or keep up with routine maintenance. Perfect for any body.

To get her moves. Click here.
 
If you don't have a medicine ball you can simply use a single heavy weight (8-10 lbs.) held between both hands. For the uneven push-up find a step or even a rock to use.

Beyond 300 Workout

Want to know what I am working towards?

Did everyone see the amazing bodies of the men in the movie 300? Inspired by their workout, Julie Lohre created her own and shared it with Muscle & Fitness hers. Broken down into specific exercises. Here is the workout.


Exercise                                                                  Reps

Wide-Grip Assisted Pull-Up                                   25
One-Arm Clean and Press                                      25 (Each side)
Box Jump                                                               50
Lying Leg Raise with Dumbbells                              50
Romanian Dead Lift                                                50
Elevated Push-Up                                                   50
Wide-Grip Assisted Pull-Up                                   25

For detailed descriptions of each exercise and photos of the movement see Julie Lohre's Blog.

Create a Taste for Exercise

Going to the gym is not my taste. The idea of getting into the car and driving 15 minutes to the next town over to join a bunch of other people in a place that smells of old rubber and fresh sweat shocks my senses. Destroying all the pleasurable effects of exercise that I look forward to.

I realize that not everyone has a spare room free of clutter, ready and waiting to be transformed into a peaceful place to stretch, breathe, move, gain strength and connect with your body.

However, it is possible to create space in your home whether it is your living room when you are home alone, the corner of your bedroom or a section of the finished basement.

It isn't necessary to buy bulky machinery, layout rubber mat, or keep a whole room empty for you to create a home gym that is functional. There are six necessary things for you to create a successful fitness routine at home.

1. A Jump Rope - Cardio
2. Free Weights - Strength
3. Stability Ball - Balance
4. Stretch Bands - Flexibility
5. Mat - Comfort
6. Guidance - Inspiration

Put together you can have a home gym for less than $50 dollars and as little space as the corner of a room. Guidance could be found in the form of a workout DVD, a blog that gives you tips and new exercises, or a fitness fanatic at work who inspires you. A place to achieve your fitness goals can be made to suit your taste in the comforts of your own home.

$$ Tip: TJ Max is a great place to pick up cheap exercise equipment. Perfect for the home gym.