Love Your Body

With all the love that will be shared on Valentine’s Day, sometimes we forget to share love with a very important person… OURSELVES!!! I know I definitely do sometimes!! Like the saying goes, “You are your own biggest critic!” It’s true! I’m definitely hard on myself and have struggled with being confident. I’m sure I’m not alone! But… I’ve been working on it! (:

It’s time to feel good and confident in our own skin! It’s time to embrace what we’ve got! It’s time to love our bodies!!! One thing that helps me not only embrace my body, but feel healthy and happy is working out! So for today’s post, I thought I’d share a few workout routines that you can do right in your own backyard or living room!

My workout routine is usually 40 minutes cardio, and about 30 minutes of target toning exercises with weights. I strive to workout at least 5 times a week. I’m a dancer so my cardio is mainly different dance routines to really fun music!! You need to find what inspires you to get moving and break a sweat. Today I’ll be sharing a few of my favorite toning exercises!!

Please note: My hair never looks like this when I’m working out, I’m usually a sweaty nasty mess!

Happy Valentine’s Day!! Love you all!! (:

1.) 3 reps: 25 alternating lunges

Tip: Drive all your weight in that front heel. Also make sure your front knee doesn’t go over your toes.

2.) 3 Reps: 20 Leg lifts (each leg)

Tip: Point your toes, squeeze your butt, keep that leg straight and make sure to keep your form!

3.) 3 reps: 20 Hamstring curls (each leg)

Tip: Straighten and curl is the action you’re going for! Make sure to squeeze that booty!

4.) 3 reps: 30 up and downs (each leg)

Tip: For this action you’re going to bend your leg, as pictured below and slightly bounce it up and down. Make sure you keep your abs tight and concentrate on squeezing your booty!