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Healthful Bites
With little black dress season in full swing—happy holidays, by the way!—it’s a perfect time to remember to tighten and tone your sides! Plus, it’s never too early to keep your sights on warmer weather clothing seasons :)
This workout focuses on fighting bra bulge and love handles by strengthening your lats and obliques. While you can’t really spot tone, you can challenge the underlying muscles and include cardio in your routine to let these strong parts shine through!
You’ll need a pair of medium to heavy dumbbells and a stability ball, weight bench or chair. Try completing each move 10 to 12 times (with up to three sets if you have time!), and add this routine into your regular workout three times each week.
What are your favorite body areas to strength train (upper, lower body or core)?
New Year’s Eve fetes are just a few nights away and many shoulders will soon be on display in a slinky dress or two! Feeling a bit less than confident? Check out three of my favorite shoulder shapers that are sure to tone and strengthen your deltoids.
While last-minute strength training might not make a huge dent in your shoulder strength goals, keep up with these exercises and your upper arms and deltoids will be chiseled in time for bathing suit season! (Plus, any form of weight training can improve self confidence—helping you boldly show off your assets with pride ;) )
