Saturday, January 26, 2013

Workout Jams, Butt Workouts and Rugs


Hello everyone! So I am taking a bit of a break from Bikram Yoga (well until I can come up with $150 for a 10 time pass). This means it's back to the regular gym I go.




 If you are trying to keep yourself motivated to workout, here is my current energy burst workout mix! I guarantee it will keep you pumped!
1 Scrillex- Bangerang
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJVmu6yttiw

2. Chris Brown- Look at me now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gyLR4NfMiI

3. Robyn- Dancing on my own
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcNo07Xp8aQ

4. Calvin Harris feat. Florence Welch- Sweet Nothing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17ozSeGw-fY

5. Jay-Z- On to the next one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM1RChZk1EU

6. Skrillex- Scary monsters and nice sprites
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSeNSzJ2-Jw

7. Kanye West- Mercy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Dqgr0wNyPo

8.Calvin Harris- Awooga
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubRu70CRHEc

9. Calvin Harris- Thinking about you (feat. Ayah Marar)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISBz1S8F8N8

10. Calvin Harris- Here to China (feat. Dizzee Rascal)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BkWmw3Tf8o

11. Chris Brown- Beautiful People
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2oRqyn7ToQ

12. David Guetta- Turn me on (feat. Nicki Minaj)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVw7eJ0vGfM

Those are a few I find I work out a little harder to.

Now some good butt/leg workouts for you to try via womenshealthmag.com. If you click on the links they have a video showing you how to do the moves as well!

1. Sumo Squat and Leg Raise http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/sumo-squat-side-knee-raise-and-side-crunch?workout=8469

Grab a 15- to 20-pound body bar with your hands wider than shoulder-width apart. Stand two feet to the right of a 12-inch-high step or bench. Position the bar across your shoulder blades. Step onto the bench with your left foot, then squat until your thighs are nearly parallel to the floor (A). Stand up, straightening your left leg as you lift your right leg straight out to the side (B).Balance on your left leg for one second, then return to start. Do 12 to 15 reps, then repeat on the other side. That's one set. Do three sets, resting for 30 seconds between sets. 


2. Curtsy Squat Rear Leg Lift http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/curtsy-squat-rear-leg-lift?workout=8469

Grab a pair of 12- to 15-pound dumbbells and stand with your feet hip-width apart, arms at your sides. Cross your right leg behind your left, slightly left of your left heel, and rest your toe on the floor about two feet behind you (A). Keeping your right heel up, squat down as far as you can without letting your left knee extend past your toes (B). Straighten your left leg and raise your right leg as high as possible behind you, lowering your torso toward the floor (C). Return to start. Do 12 to 15 reps and repeat on the other side. That's one set. Do three sets, resting for 30 seconds between sets. 


3. Unilateral Lunge with Knee Balance http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/raised-lunge-with-knee-balance?workout=8469


Grab a pair of 12- to 15-pound dumbbells and stand with your back to a 12-inch-high step two to three feet away. Place your right toes on the bench and sink into a lunge (A). Straighten your left leg as you bring your right knee in front of you and up until your right thigh is parallel to the floor (B). Balance on your left leg for one second, then return to start. Do 12 to 15 reps, then repeat on the other side. That's one set. Do three sets, resting for 30 seconds between sets. 


Lie on your back with your lower legs on a stability ball. Raise your hips until they're aligned with your feet and shoulders (A).Raise your left leg until the bottom of your foot is facing the ceiling (B). Press your right heel into the ball and roll it toward your butt (C). Roll the ball back out. Keeping your hips lifted, repeat the rolling motion for 12 to 15 reps. Repeat on the other side, resting for 30 seconds beforehand if needed. That's one set. Do three sets, resting for 30 seconds between sets. 

My mom asked me to do a post about rugs because she needs a new one so here you go mom! Some rugs I love!! If you want me to do a post on something that is related to fitness, fashion, home decor or food let me know and I will!

Via anthropologie.com


Coqo Floral Rug
$98- 1,598




Rose Scroll Rug
$598

Rugs via Westelm.com


KITE KILIM RUG

CAD51.59 – CAD788.57




SAFI RUG

CAD135.82 – CAD893.85



ALYSON FOX STENCIL RUG

CAD156.87 – CAD1051.78



KATANA OVERDYED KILIM

CAD83.17 – CAD893.85



CADIZ RUG - INK

CAD209.51 – CAD1367.63



PHOENIX DHURRIE

CAD51.59 – CAD788.57



SAFARI RUG

CAD104.23 – CAD788.57



EMPIRE KILIM RUG

CAD83.17 – CAD893.85

That's all for today! 
xoxo- Michelle


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