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The Drop a Jeans Size Workout
How It Works
"Your muscles are made up of thousands of fibers," says trainer Brad Schoenfeld, author of the soon-to-be-released Women's Home Workout Bible, who developed the program exclusively for FITNESS. "A regular squat might call into play 70 percent of the fibers in your derriere, then a side lunge might tone 10 percent more. Do the 10 moves in this sculpting routine and you'll work 100 percent of those fibers."
Part 1: Toning
Do two sets of these toning exercises twice a week -- take a day off in between workouts.
What You'll Need: A set of 3- to 8-pound dumbbells and a stability ball (or a bench)
Part 2: Cardio
Do our simple, trimming cardio sessions (found in the last few slides of this workout) three times a week to downsize your denim in 28 days.
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7/21/2012 05:53:42 AM Report AbuseDoes this article really need to be accompanied by a picture of a woman who doesn't need to drop a jeans size, and could arguably need to ADD a size? This is just silly. You don't have to use a 300-pound woman, but one who's a little more past 100 pounds would be better.
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12/13/2011 01:37:55 PM Report AbuseI had a motorcycle accident 9 years ago, and I still ambulate with a cane. How can I do any cardio to lose weight? I gained it from being in a coma, and being stuck in a wheelchair for months!
10/14/2011 07:49:09 PM Report AbuseWhat happens if 1 has a disability, walks with a cane, cannot run on the treadmill, but walks for 1/2 an hour; how would they complete their cardio requirements to lose weight?
10/14/2011 07:46:23 PM Report AbuseVery excited to try (:
6/9/2011 02:08:00 PM Report AbuseIf you go to "print" there is an option to "print all slides"
1/20/2011 01:17:19 PM Report Abuseis there a way i can print the moves out? I dont like doing the click to see next slide thing.
11/4/2010 04:33:16 PM Report AbuseI also have had a broken ankle that cannot have stress on it or I will not be able to walk for a week! I also have DDD of the spine and arthritis all over my body. I need some sort of modified exercise plan for physical limitations.
10/19/2010 08:42:20 AM Report Abuseccedwards - try mat pilates. It is non weightbearing. So you will not have any impact. Pilates tones, and lengthens. While mat pilates does not provide cardio, it will keep your muscles flexible....making your stronger over time.
5/27/2010 02:16:52 PM Report AbusePilates!!!!! That is your answer. I swear by it. I had extensive abdominal surgery last summer. Stressed that I couldn't do any exercise, I did some basic Pilates while lying in my hospital bed!!! It is so gentle and yet can be so challenging as you progress. My core is in fantastic shape and doctors were amazed at my speedy recovery. Good luck!
5/23/2010 10:32:51 AM Report AbuseI weigh about 160 pounds and am 5'4" tall. How much weight would I have to lose to drop a jean size?
3/17/2010 01:05:15 PM Report AbuseI cannot do these exercises.
2/3/2010 12:01:20 PM Report AbuseI had extensive surgury on my ankle, broke both bones, last April. Spent 3 months in wheelchair and can walk. However I'm still limited in the amount of weight and movement. I gain weight and am losing it, but cannot do exercises that put too much pressure on my asnkle yet.
2/3/2010 12:00:52 PM Report Abuse