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Fitness Tips for Women On the Go *Giveaway*

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Are you getting 30 minutes of moderately intense physical activity in on most days of the week? If the answer is no, you’re not alone.  Whether you’re a women who works full-time outside the home, or a mom who works full-time inside the home, finding time to take care of yourself (and your heart) can be challenging.  But the benefits you’ll reap from a regular exercise routine are well-worth it.  I can’t say that I’ve found an easy way to get in 30 minutes each day.  But fitness expert Andrea Riggs has some tips to make it a little easier for you to take care of you!

Andrea’s philosophy is to get body beautiful…to become the best version of yourself rather than aiming to be like someone else or what you perceive to be the ideal woman.  Here are some of her best fitness tips:

Satisfy workout cravings. Working out increases your metabolism and appetite, especially high-intensity interval regimens which are ideal for building lean muscle tissue. Following a workout, strive to consume quality calories such as an 8-ounce glass of 100 percent grapefruit juice and a serving of nuts, to help satisfy your appetite and restore your energy levels.

Get Results. If you’re looking to amp up your fitness routine, adopt a 21-day at-home fitness routine that alternates cardio and strength training to see a noticeable reduction in inches. Start with 20 repetitions of three total body toning exercises (such as kettlebell circuits or even just push-ups and squats) and schedule a brisk daily walk, jog or bike ride. Steadily increase the number of strength training repetitions and the length of cardio every three days.

Sleep if off. Getting adequate amounts of sleep may help regulate your appetite and control food cravings during exercise and at rest.  Try scheduling a 15-minute power nap an hour before a workout to help you feel refreshed and energized.

Work out at work. Incorporating a little bit of physical activity into your workday can go a long way toward keeping you both physically and mentally healthy. Try keeping small squeezable hand weights at your desk and sneak in sets while talking on the phone or checking e-mail.  If you are already on your feet, try doing squats or knee-bends throughout the day to avoid cramping and stiffness in your legs.

Change it up. Alter your fitness routine every couple of weeks to get the most out of your sweat sessions. Your body adapts to familiar activities, so an unchanging workout becomes less challenging as time goes on. Keep things fresh by alternating the treadmill with a bike ride outside or a spin class at the gym. Varying your workout will ensure that you are exercising all of your muscles.

Win It! Two of you will win a fitness gift bag! Simply leave me a comment with one way you strive to get in physical activity.  Comments will close on March 25th, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST.  US Residents only.  Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.

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114 Responses to Fitness Tips for Women On the Go *Giveaway*

  1. I strive to get physically fit so I walk around my block. I’m doing it so I can try to avoid get ting high blood pressure or diabetes.
    flophasit at yahoo dot com

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  4. Right now I’m doing the 30 day shred workout. It’s only 20mins a day so I can fit it into my free time.

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  7. Well I’m hugely pregnant right now, so I’ve pretty much given up on the exercise other than keeping up with my other kids. I’d love to get going again this summer though!

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  16. Hubby and I take the kids on Sunday Hikes it helps get the whole family in better health and spending time with each other and what better way to excersize than building memorys.

    texaswaitress (at) live (dot) com

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  17. I love to take a daily walk of about 2 miles right before its time to start cooking dinner. Its just a time that seems to work out well for me and feel like part of the “routine”

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  26. In the winter, I use my treadmill. In the summer, I walk around the neighborhood. There are some steep hills so it is a good workout.

    debrich6 @ centurytel dot net

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  32. I try to go to the gym 2-3 times a week (sometimes more) before going to work. In the Spring and Summer my husband and I will meet after work to get a run in.

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  33. I walk as much as I can. I park far away and take the stairs instead of the elevator.
    Thanks for the giveaway:)

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  35. I have been taking my 2 yr old nephew out and about to the park and to the indoor mall fun spots. Running after a 2 yr old will keep anyone in shape. My husband and I also walk a bit as well.

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  38. I always take stairs when possible, and I park in one central location then run all my errands from there.

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  47. It’s harder in the winter. My daughter does a kid’s exercise video so I try to do that with her. In better weather, we go to the park most every day.

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  50. I take a walk daily for about 45 minutes while my little man takes his morning nap in the stroller! Thanks for the chance.

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  52. One way I try to get in a good amount of exercise is by going to the park and chasing around my sweet 3 year old. He definitely keeps me on my toes. :0)

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  67. i try my best to get in a nice walk or jog every few days. i also use the upstairs restroom so i get a little “stairmaster” action while i am at home.

    ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  69. a way that i try to put a little exercise into my day is when i go eat for my lunch break i walk a couple of blocks to the place i am going to eat. i also try to walk with a purpose and it helps a lot. thank you.

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  71. I try and park as far away from the entrance at the grocery store, mall..etc to get a little more excercise. I also job during commercials.

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  73. I just do it WHENEVER I can…have exercise tapes around, Exercise TV, etc. Use the library’s collection too!

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  76. I am trying to lose weight and become more physically fit. I work out every day. Sometimes I’m just doing something physical at home like jumping jacks, but other days I try and get to the gym or go swimming at the pool.

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  78. With a young baby it can be tricky so we power walk with the stroller down to the grocery store and back!
    hannahgoodneighbour at hotmail dot com

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  84. I try to do it in lots of little ways… parking farther out at the grocery store, dance when I vacuum, try to walk to my errands. It all adds up!

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  87. I try to get in my physical activity by getting up early in the morning to get on the treadmill before the day gets away from me.

    mlynnw83 at gmail dot com

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  91. I do yoga five days per week, run on the treadmill three miles three days per week and do an hour of aerobics two days per week.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

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  95. I try to park a long way from my destination to force myself to walk more. And always take the stairs instead of the elevator! Thanks for the contest!

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  101. Well, hubby and I walk a hilly 3 miles every day-though today it rained so much we couldn’t.
    spcale at yahoo dot com.

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