The expert: Fred Engelfried, a certified instructor and 2008 Trainer of the Year at the Sports Club/LA in Los Angeles, developed this routine. Lose up to 12 pounds in 2 weeks! Order your copy of 2-Week Total Body Turnaround today! [pagebreak]
Workout at a Glance
What you’ll need: A mat, pair of 3- to 5-pound dumbbells, and 5-foot resistance band ($5; spri.com).3 times a week: Do the 50- minute Triple Toning Circuit on nonconsecutive days. This pairs total body-sculpting moves using the band-dumbbell combo with heart-pumping cardio bursts to send your metabolism soaring. For tips on how to use the band and dumbbell correctly, see the end of this article.3 or 4 times a week: Pick a Summer Calorie Blaster to keep your body in fat-burning mode 24-7 and prevent boredom.For even faster results: Cut 250 calories a day from your diet to boost your weight loss by about 50%.Triple Toning Circuit [pagebreak]
Triple Toning Moves
[pagebreak] [pagebreak] [pagebreak] [pagebreak] How to Use Resistance Bands A stretchy band is the simplest, most effective toning tool you can fit in your pocket. Here’s a quick guide to help you get a better workout:Choose the right weight: Start with a medium-weight band. To increase the resistance, fold it lengthwise or shorten the band by holding it closer to the anchor. To make it easier, attach one end to an anchor point instead of looping it and hold the other end in your hand.Anchor it correctly: For some moves you need a sturdy place to hold the center or one end of a band. To anchor up high, you can buy a door attachment for less than $5, or simply put a knot in the band and close it in a door. For a low anchor, slide it under a piece of furniture or loop it around a sturdy object such as a couch leg. Make sure the band is taut when you begin a move.Combine with dumbbells: The easiest way is simply to hold the band and dumbbell together in one or both hands. If you’re not able to get a good grip, tie the band around the middle of the dumbbell.Use proper technique: Control is key to maximizing toning and avoiding injury. Don’t let the band snap back once you’ve reached the top of the move; pause, then release slowly, resisting against the band’s pull.
13 Summer Calorie Blasters
Burn fat without missing out on summer fun! Try these warm-weather activities 3 or 4 times a week to effortlessly amp up your weight loss and stay motivated. Lose up to 12 pounds in 2 weeks! Order your copy of 2-Week Total Body Turnaround today!
