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Beach Body Workout
Last-Minute Beach Body Workout
When your goal is to torch calories in a hurry, the secret is to do sets of two moves back-to-back with no rest. Trainers call this a "superset," and it can increase your metabolic rate by 13 percent.
For this workout, designed by Craig Ballantyne, M.Sc., all you need are a pair of 2 to 5 kilogram dumbbells, a stability ball, and a bench or step.
Start with move 1A, then immediately do 1B. Rest for one minute, then move on to 2A and 2B. Continue through 3A/3B and 4A/4B, rest for one minute, then start over and do one more set of all the exercises.
Do the complete workout twice a week on nonconsecutive days. Keep challenging your muscles and your metabolism by increasing the weight or the number of reps.
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Dumbbell Step Up
Hold a pair of dumbbells and stand facing a bench or step. Put your left foot on the bench (A), push down through your left heel, and lift your right leg up (B). Return to start. That's 1 rep. Do 8 reps leading with your left leg, then 8 reps leading with your right leg. Now carry on Immediately with Move 2.
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Last updated: December 15, 2009 - 13:46
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I love these! They are easy to do at home and the full workout isn't time consuming!
Can we get a printable version of this workout please?
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Hi. Thanks for a great magazine! Please could you advise how I can get the Workout DVD from your December Edition or where I can still purchase the magazine and receive the free DVD.
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Hi. Please advise me as to where I can get hold of your December 2009 issue. I would like to receive/purchase the Fitness DVD that came with it.
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