A Quickie
During a holiday weekend like this weekend it can be a challenge making time to work out when spending time with family and friends BUT here is a quickie workout that will at least allow you to achieve some activity for the day even if it doesn't burn all of the extra calories you may be consuming during this fun time!
ENJOY and let me know ...
No Future in Your Frontin’ Workout
This workout is one of my favs because I enjoy the multi-faceted usage of the cable machine.
Equipment needed:
Cable machine
Balance ball
Leg press
Dumbbells
First Set
Exercise
Reps
Weight
Cable machine –  squats, shoulder presses
10
10
Cable machine – squat  position, alternating shoulder presses
20
...
Push Up Variations
I enjoy watching Peter Carvell, Home Fitness Expert, of 6 Pack Abs. Â I've been watching his challenging videos for well over a year and he keeps things interesting. Â I bet you noticed I said "watching". Â I haven't actually tried a specific routine but have done each and every exercise he has showcased on my own in the gym during a variety of ...
Shake Your Booty
Sarah Dussault, better known as SarahFit is one of Femme Fitale's favorite fitties!!!! Here is a video of her participating in some hot new fitness trends (Cardio Dance and Crossfit). I do plan to participate in Crossfit one day!! It looks so challenging and amazing.
Anywho - check her out.
http://youtu.be/DvuWozMYpV0
New Equipment Madness
Has anyone ventured into their gym lately and seen this thing?
One day I did and was like (^@(*&@^#(@! Â So brave me (yeah right) decided to jump on. Â Umm, the thing does not appear to be turned on (none of the lights are on). Â Oh oh I have to start peddling to get the thing to light up so I can set my workout. Â After figuring that out, ...
Bust Your Butt Workout
Exercise
Weight
Reps
Walking lunges
40 lbs
12 reps
Squats
40 lbs
12 reps
Shoulder presses (palms facing each other)
40 lbs
12 reps
Alternating bicep curls
15 lbs each
30 reps
Kick backs
20 lbs each
15 reps
Calf raises
40 lbs
50 reps
REPEAT
Box jumps
NA
15 reps
Wall sit
NA
...
What I’m Listening To
When I workout I need some heart-pounding, body-rocking, bass-thumping music in my ears. My propensity for the BASS comes from my years spent at one of the best universities in the country, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University!
Go Rattlers!!!
So let's go...this is what I am listening to this week. I tend to rotate my music about ...
Femme Fitale Fever Workout
Happy Workout Wednesday!!!!
Every Wednesday I will post one of my most favorite workouts designed by my personal trainer. Please note, before starting any workout program check with your physician. Also, please adjust the weights to your fitness level. The weights noted in these workouts were set based on my fitness level at the time the ...
My Thursday workout with trainer
I have a wonderful personal trainer. She works at Brick Bodies which is a local franchise here in Baltimore, MD. She is inspiring and is a professional ballerina dancer.
I enjoy working out with her and she is very knowledgeable about health and wellness. I ask her a lot of questions and if she doesn't know, she will research and follow up ...