Kickin’ Workouts for Pr oblem Ar eas

Dips are great for targeting triceps (the pesk y, jiggly back of the arm).

Here’s how:

• Sit on a chair or bench with your arms straightened and hands placed on the seat nex t to your bottom

• Ex tend legs straight in front and lift your bottom off the seat

• Bend your elbows and lower your bottom toward the floor

• Push up until your arms are straight again

• Repeat 8-10 times, doing 2-3 sets

Thighs

The Single-Leg Circle (or you can trace the letters of the alphabet if circles get too boring)

Here’s how:

• Lie back on a mat with arms by your sides and palms facing down

• Point your left foot, as if reaching out with your toes toward the ceiling, and rotate your leg slightly outward

• Inhale, and trace a circle on the ceiling with your left leg, moving your whole leg, but keeping your hips still

• Trace the circle on the ceiling 5 times in a clock wise direc tion; repeat in a counter-clockwise direc tion

• Switch legs and repeat 5 times

It’s Good to be Well-Rounded

LONGevity Fitness founder and cer tified personal trainer and lifestyle coach Erin Long said, “Remember your exercise routine should be well rounded include cardio and mobility with strength training routines. Even though you are targeting those stubborn problem areas, you may not see results right away. There is a difference between targeting muscle and targeting fat You can’t spot-reduce fat You can target and strengthen muscles, but the fat in those areas takes time and hard work to go away ” a

Resources:

LONGevity Fitness, For t Wayne, 260 739 7270, longevit y-fitness com

The WorXout, For t Wayne, 260 855 worXout, thewor xout com s h u t e r s t o c k c o m