Tracey
Mallet, an internationally recognized name
in the Fitness Industry uses her 15 years of
experience to motivate and inspire women juggling
work, life, children and husband.
Reaching out to women around the world desperate to nurture their own physical
well being, Tracey appears on TV shows, teaches classes, and serves as a Fitness
Consultant. Her advice has appeared in the Hot Moms Club Handbook , and she also
regularly contributes to the fitness column of the Hot Moms Club online magazine.
Summer Fitness for Busy Women:
It’s summertime, and the living is easy – except
when you have to think about putting on an
itsy-bitsy-teeny-weeny yellow polka dot bikini!
But don’t worry, there’s still
time to get in shape to strut your stuff on
the beach or the boardwalk!
These tried-and-tested exercises can give you
quick results with just 10 minute focused workouts
every other day. (If you’re on a serious
mission and feeling really motivated, feel
free to go for it every day!) And don’t
forget to mix up these moves with some cardio
work, even if it’s a game of soccer with
the kids or a brisk walk to the park. Take
advantage of the extra quality time you’re
spending with the kids, family or friends this
summer - whether at home or on vacation - and
put the fun things you do to work to stay active.
Every calorie counts!
And after a few weeks with these exercises,
you can look your best in the season’s
latest teeny-weeny bikini fashions! Have fun
in the sun – but don’t forget the
sunscreen!!
Dolphin Kicks
For this exercise you want to balance your
weight on your forearms with your elbows directly
underneath your shoulders. Make sure to pull
your shoulder blades down towards the hips
(away from your ears) – this will keep
the stress off your shoulders. Extend your
hips and spine, pull in your abs (this supports
your torso) and bend your right knee slightly
off the floor for more support. First Inhale,
and then as you exhale extend your left leg
straight out to hip height, contracting the
glutes and hamstrings. Your hips should be
facing forward at all times. With a slight
bend, return the left leg to meet the opposite
supporting leg.
Reps:
Repeat up to 20 repetitions, keeping the torso
still, then switch to the other side.
Muscle Focus:
Glutes, hamstrings, abs, and lats.
Super Butt Kicks
Lay down on your back, placing your arms down
by your side. Lift your hips off the floor
in a bridge position. Your right knee should
be bent with the heel in line with your sit
bone, and your left leg should be extended
straight up. As you inhale, lower your left
leg to the floor. Be sure to keep your hips
still and maintain the bridge position. Exhale
and bring the leg back up to the start position
Reps:
Repeat up to 20 reps, then lower your left
leg to the floor in the same bent position
as the right. Lower your butt to the floor,
rest, and change over to the other leg.
Muscle Focus:
Glutes, hamstrings, abs
Dead Bug
Lay down on your back with knees bent at a
45-degree angle. Head, neck and shoulders should
be off the floor and hands resting on your
knees. On an exhale, draw in your abs and simultaneously
extend your left leg out and your right hand
over your head. Repeat this move, alternating
your arms and legs. Keep your eyes focused
on your belly button at all times, and if you
start to feel tension in your neck, lower your
head down to the floor. (This will get easier
as you build more strength in the abs.)
Reps:
Build up to 20 repetitions completed twice
with a 30-second to 1-minute break. Make sure
not to sacrifice form.
Muscle Focus:
Abs
Side Plank Leg Lifts
Lay down on your side, balancing on your right
hip and resting on your right forearm. Your
right elbow should be directly underneath your
shoulder and your knees bent and stacked on
top of each other. While exhaling, contract
your abs, and lift your hips off the floor.
At the same time, extend your left arm and
leg out to the side of your body, making sure
to keep the knee and toe facing forward.
Reps:
Try for 10-15 reps, then turn over onto your
other side and repeat.
Muscle Focus:
Glutes, abs
Highly sought after fitness expert 15+ years
in the fitness industry, Tracey Mallett can help
the busiest women get into shape. Her Super Body
Boot Camp Burn It and Firm It and 3-in1 Pregnancy
System exercise DVDs each feature different cardio
workouts that hone in on techniques that will
strengthen and reshape your body’s major
muscles – in just 15 minutes per day. Even
the busiest women have 15 minutes in a day – so
buy one of her DVDs now at: http://www.traceymallett.com/products.htm
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