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		<title>Top Three Glutes Work Outs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:22:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many glutes work out programs that claim to have the best results. This is a short article to the top 3 programs that can help you to get your body to the shape you want.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="announcement_post"><p style="text-align: left;">If you want to have a butt like J Lo or Beyonce, you need to take glutes work out seriously.</p>
<p>There are a lot of<strong> glutes work out</strong> programs that you can easily find. There are those that claim to have the best results. There are those who claim to give you the best effects in the shortest period of time, and there are those that claim to be the most effective. But the problem is, after exerting efforts and spending long hours exercising you still end up with your flat butt.</p>
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<p>The secret to having your dream butt without surgery or cosmetic enhancements is to find a glute exercise that suits you best, maintain it and stick to it. In no time, you will see the results that you have been dying to get.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">One of the best glute work outs is known as the &#8220;back-lunge&#8221;. This is easy to execute and can be perfect for beginners. First, you need to stand straight and keep your feet together. Make it a point to keep your abs tight and put your chest out. If you are not using any extra weight, you can put your hands on your hips. If you are using extra weight, put your hands on the sides. Start by stepping your right foot forward and bend both of your knees as low as you possibly can. If you can make your right knee touch the floor, the better. As you do this, remember to keep your left shin straight with your right ankle. Pull yourself up until you are back in the standing straight position again. When you are standing, squeeze your butt. Repeat the exercise again using the other leg and vice versa. Executing this exercise means you need to watch your balance and to stay tight as long as you possibly can.</p>
<p>Another glute work out that is sure to make your butt increase in size is known as the Sumo or Ballerina squats. First, you need to stand with your legs about 1 foot apart. This can be a bit tricky. The rule of thumb is to make your legs stand apart as much as 1 foot wider than your shoulders. Point your toes in an outward direction. Just like the &#8220;back-lunge&#8221;, remember to keep your chest out and your abs tight. You can use a barbell or extra weight for your arms as well. Using both of your hands, you can hold the dumbbells behind your back. Then try to lower yourself. Leaning forward or not going down too deep will make you lose the effect of the workout. Be sure to maintain a straight back as you lower yourself. As much as possible, squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor. As you execute this work out, remember to push through using your heels at the same time squeezing your butt and thighs.</p>
<p>The last step is known as the &#8220;one leg bench step up&#8221;. This glute exercise maybe a bit hard but it certainly is worth the effort. Find a bench and stand in front of it. Make sure that the bench is bolted on the floor so that risk of having injuries or accidents is minimized. Stand in the bench and begin to squat down using your left leg only. Keep in mind to curl your left leg up. Use your arms to pull yourself up back into the bench. Use your hamstrings and glutes to help you get back to the original standing position.</p>

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		<title>work at home guide help!! (easy 10 points)?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[well there is this item with ebay where they give me a guide and I can work at home. I have previously invested in these sort of products but they were alot more expensive than the one currently listed, and I made small profit margins. Its only £4, with best offer option and money back [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>well there is this item with ebay where they give me a guide and I can work at home. I have previously invested in these sort of products but they were alot more expensive than the one currently listed, and I made small profit margins. Its only £4, with best offer option and money back guarantee. Should I buy it because of the guarentee or should I pass? Its only £4 and it may work so should i bother. no one has made a purchase, thats why i&#8217;m asking. please check it out to see if its safe and if i should buy it.</p>
<p>link:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/make-money-at-home&#8230;<br />
<br />I think the item&#8217;s been removed; I tried the link and Ebay can&#8217;t find it.</p>
<p>My advice: No.</p>
<p>On the other hand, I can tell from your question that you&#8217;re eager to try it. Look: You&#8217;ll waste £4. Of course you can try their guarantee if you&#8217;re not satisfied, but I don&#8217;t expect that&#8217;ll work. A guarantee is only as good as the person behind it, and 99% of the &quot;work at home&quot; guides are scams&#8230;which means that 99% of guarantees on &quot;work at home&quot; programs are offered by scammers. Or it&#8217;s like a chain letter: The &quot;program&quot; is to resell the guide on Ebay.</p>
<p>So, if you&#8217;re willing and able to throw away £4, then go for it. Otherwise, save your money.</p>


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		<description><![CDATA[FITNESS CLUB BUSINESS IDEA. If a company made a bunch of plug n play bikes to a KW Meter, Users could compete, who produces more power over a week, month, year. Green Gym Solar Fitness Club off the Grid. Future residential solar power systems. Solar job career opportunity. This is a DC Permanent Magnet Motor [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/J3b_fGUnaFE/2.jpg" align="left"/>FITNESS CLUB BUSINESS IDEA. If a company made a bunch of plug n play bikes to a KW Meter, Users could compete, who produces more power over a week, month, year. Green Gym Solar Fitness Club off the Grid.</p>
<p>Future residential solar power systems. Solar job career opportunity.</p>
<p>This is a DC Permanent Magnet Motor used as a generator. The GRID TIE INVERTER is a SPECIAL INVERTER that can attach to your grid and back power your house reducing the electrons you get from the power company. THIS IS NOT A REGULAR INVERTER, do not rig a regular inverter to your grid our you can croak.  Also this answerS THE QUESTION AGAIN ABOUT BLACK OUTS AND GRID TIE INVERTERS. They cannot back power during an outage, Electronics prevent this and need voltage detection to work. </p>
<p>EVEN if the unit were somehow altered, the load of all the appliances in your house and neighborhood would cause the inverter to overload, so it is not possible to power your neighborhood or even your house alone with a Grid Tie Inverter during a blackout. </p>
<p>UNLESS YOU ARE PRODUCING MORE POWER THAN YOUR HOUSE IS USING, THE GRID TIE INVERTER WILL NOT BACK POWER THE ELECTRICAL GRID. THE ELECTRONS PRODUCED FROM YOUR SOLAR PROJECT CONVERTED TO AC VIA THE GTI WILL BE USED BY APPLIANCES AND LIGHTING IN YOUR HOUSE  FIRST.</p>
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		<title>Brazil Butt Lift &#8211; Butt Transformation in Weeks (2 of 2)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[More Info @ http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/BrazilButtLift?referringRepId=37396 Deluxe Package: http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/BBLDeluxe?referringRepId=37396 Reduce, lift, and shape your booty Leandro&#8217;s proven TriAngle Training method works all three major muscles of the buttocks from multiple angles to reduce your hips and saddlebag area, slim your thighs, and lift your butt without bulking up your thighs. You can even customize the workout plan [...]]]></description>
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<p>Deluxe Package:  http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/BBLDeluxe?referringRepId=37396</p>
<p>Reduce, lift, and shape your booty</p>
<p>Leandro&#8217;s proven TriAngle Training method works all three major muscles of the buttocks from multiple angles to reduce your hips and saddlebag area, slim your thighs, and lift your butt without bulking up your thighs. You can even customize the workout plan to turn your current shape into the one you&#8217;ve always wanted.</p>
<p>Enjoy all this . . . </p>
<p>5 Booty-blasting workouts</p>
<p>* BUM BUM: Leandro&#8217;s signature workout (named after the Brazilian slang for &#8220;butt&#8221; and pronounced &#8220;boom-boom&#8221;) combines fat-blasting cardio with the best lower-body sculpting moves you&#8217;ve ever tried. (35 min.)</p>
<p>* HIGH &amp; TIGHT: Focus on all those stubborn trouble zones: the hips, glutes, and saddlebags. Leandro uses his secret weapons—the Booty Resistance Band and ankle weights—to lift your butt to new heights. (35 min.)</p>
<p>* SCULPT: In this video, Leandro takes you through a total-body workout with a sexy Brazilian twist, to sculpt your entire body while focusing on your glutes. Look like a sexy supermodel—lean and toned, without the bulk. (50 min.)</p>
<p>* CARDIO AXE: Feel like you&#8217;re dancing in the streets of Brazil with Leandro&#8217;s signature axe (pronounced &#8220;ah-shay&#8221;), a fat-burning, cardio-blasting, dance-based workout that delivers all-over slimming results fast. (30 min.)</p>
<p>* TUMMY TUCK: Leandro&#8217;s surefire way to get flat, sexy abs in just 15 minutes. (15 min.)</p>
<p>Tools to help you shape your booty</p>
<p>BOOTY MAKEOVER GUIDE<br />
This booklet includes the Booty Blueprint to help you determine your current shape and the Booty Makeover Calendars customized to your particular shape so you know which workout program to follow to achieve your desired shape.</p>
<p>FAT-BURNING FOOD GUIDE<br />
This easy-to-follow meal plan was created by a nutritionist and is filled with mouth-watering, Brazilian-inspired recipes that will help you slim down without sacrificing flavor.</p>
<p>BOOTY BASICS<br />
In this introductory video, Leandro shares his TriAngle Training secret, signature moves, and tips on proper form to help you get the most out of the program.</p>
<p>TRIANGLE TRAINING WORKOUT CARDS<br />
These cards contain step-by-step instructions on Leandro&#8217;s signature moves. Take them with you to create your own workout-on-the-go.</p>
<p>MEASUREMENT TRACKER CARD AND TAPE MEASURE<br />
Watch the inches melt away as your entire body transforms.</p>
<p>PENCIL<br />
See if you pass the pencil test before you start the program. Test again every 30 days, and watch your butt lift.</p>
<p>Plus, added bonuses</p>
<p>6-DAY SUPERMODEL SLIMDOWN<br />
Jumpstart your booty transformation with the same 6-day SlimDown plan used by Leandro&#8217;s supermodel clients before a photo shoot.</p>
<p>BOOTY RESISTANCE BAND<br />
This latex band, Leandro&#8217;s secret weapon, gives an extra boost of lower-body resistance to sculpt those hard-to-reach areas. It will bring you even faster results.</p>
<p>BUM BUM RAPIDO<br />
This extra bonus workout is the express version of Leandro&#8217;s signature workout, &#8220;Bum Bum,&#8221; for when you&#8217;re short on time.</p>
<p>FREE ONLINE SUPPORT<br />
Get free 24-hour access to the Team Beachbody® online community. Chat with fitness experts, access the Message Boards, and meet other Brazil Butt Lift workout buddies. You can even schedule your workouts in advance, and track your progress in the WOWY SuperGym®.</p>
<p>Leandro is so sure you&#8217;ll love Brazil Butt Lift and your new and improved behind that he&#8217;s giving you his 30-day money-back guarantee. If you&#8217;re not 100% satisfied for any reason, just return it within 30 days for a FULL refund of the purchase price, less shipping and handling.</p>
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		<title>23 Exercises With Homemade Ring &#8211; Blast Strap  &#8211; TRX</title>
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<p>Give it a thumbs up and I will show you how to make a more advanced version of these next week! </p>
<p>Bodyweight Ring/Strap Workouts &#8211; Joe Hashey, CSCS</p>
<p>Every lifter must first be able to control their body weight before they progress onto weighted movements.   Even after months or years of training, there are always body weight exercises in our program.  Rings and straps are a great way to increase difficulty for the advanced lifters, while helping them gain a command over their own body weight.<br />
History of Ring Training<br />
Ring training was developed during the early 1800s in Germany.  The original &#8220;rings&#8221; looked more like triangles than circles.  As you will see in the video near the end of this article, we use both the circle and the triangle variations.   </p>
<p>Free hanging rings first appeared during the Olympics in 1924 where gymnastics continued to innovate new movements.    Vince Vaughan was seen training on the rings in the 2003 movie Old School.   The only importance of Old School is that my athletes all want to attempt the  iron cross and yell &#8220;still holding!&#8221;<br />
Body Weight Exercises Are For the Weak<br />
I had an experienced gym &#8220;guru&#8221; come up to me while I was performing ring dips and say, &#8220;You are strong, so why are you wasting your time on bodyweight exercises?  Those are for the weak people that can&#8217;t lift the iron!&#8221;</p>
<p>I invited him to try a set of ring dips, and despite his high degree of strength he mustered up 1&#8230;barely.   The rings were shaking all over the place, and he didn&#8217;t have the relative body strength to control the movements.   To the point, fitness is a mixture of different abilities, and control over your own weight is near the top of the list.<br />
Benefits<br />
Rings and straps have a great deal of mobility.  As the lifter presses against the ring, it will often vibrate or move which causes a higher degree of muscle recruitment to stabilize during the movement.  We use them often during the accessory lift portion of our training protocols.<br />
Additionally, both are portable, affordable to make at home, and easy to set up.   Most important, rings and straps are versatile.  We use them for a variety of exercises, unlike many gym machines that serve only one function.  In the video below, you will see 23 different exercises we perform with hanging straps and rings, but we also use them on sleds and other apparatuses.<br />
Big Three Ring/Strap Exercises<br />
You won&#8217;t see many people using rings like gymnasts &#8212; that requires learning a whole new sport.  However, these training tools can be implemented with exercises that you regularly perform.<br />
1.  Ring Dip.  The primary muscles targeted during the dip are chest, shoulders, and triceps.   As mentioned earlier, ring dips provide an entirely different training effect than bar dips.  Ring dips will require a great deal of upper body strength and stability.  </p>
<p>2. Ring Push Up. The muscles targeted during the push up are similar to the dip &#8212; chest, shoulders, and triceps.  However, due to the movement of the rings, a greater amount of core strength will be required. </p>
<p>3. Scarecrows.  Looks easy, but scarecrows will target your rear delts and muscles surrounding the scapula like few exercises can.  The movement is performed by holding the straps in front of your chin while in the standing position.  Pull the straps apart until your arms are straight to the side, parallel to the ground.  To make the movement more difficult simply slide your feet forward.  </p>
<p>Conclusion<br />
Rings and straps are an effective addition to any training tool box.  Athletes have used rings for nearly two centuries.  Both training tools have sculpted some of the strongest people (in terms of relative body strength) in Olympic history.  </p>
<p>__________________________________________<br />
Joe Hashey is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA.  He is a former D1AA college football player at Colgate University, and owner of Synergy Athletics in Endwell, New York.<br />
Joe can be reached through his popular strength training blog &#8211; www.Synergy-Athletics.com.  He is currently giving away 2 effective free reports and a 30 minute video to all newsletter subscribers!</p>
<p>Keywords:ring exercises, blast strap, strap exercises, bodyweight exercises, gymnastic rings, shoulder stability, athlete exercise, endurance exercise, core training, core exercises, trx straps, homemade trx</p>
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		<title>what kinds of easy sports/exercises can build a firm body?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[im 5&#8217;4 and 110 pounds. im not really fat or anything but my whole body just seems so saggish fat.its really gross! i live in an apartment and i dont have time to go to a gym. i heard that biking gives u a nice ass and firm, long legs. but i dont have a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>im 5&#8217;4 and 110 pounds.<br />
im not really fat or anything but my whole body just seems so saggish fat.its really gross!<br />
i live in an apartment and i dont have time to go to a gym.<br />
i heard that biking gives u a nice ass and firm, long legs.<br />
but i dont have a bike and i dont really want to buy one, so are there any easy sports or exercises i can do at home that will give me the same results?<br />
how long shud i exercise everyday??<br />
is an hour enough?<br />
and when is the best time to do it ?<br />
i definitly dont wanna get muscular!<br />
thanks a lot!<br />
btw, i dont mean easy as in an easy work. but easy as in sumthing i can easily do in my apartment or sumthing.<br />
<br />Some thoughts:</p>
<p>Burpees (google it)</p>
<p>Sprint</p>
<p>Tabata method (google it)</p>
<p>BTW, there is no &quot;easy&quot; way to get fit. It requires work. Like anything.</p>


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		<title>How to get great toned legs in a few months?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:50:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m going to Costa Rica for Spring Break for nine days and we will be visiting beaches. I really want to get my legs in better shape before then. Right now my legs are 21&#34; around the largest point. Any exercises I can do in the next two months to take off one or two [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m going to Costa Rica for Spring Break for nine days and we will be visiting beaches. I really want to get my legs in better shape before then. Right now my legs are 21&quot; around the largest point. Any exercises I can do in the next two months to take off one or two inches? </p>
<p>I already do a dance cardio workout everday. And I&#8217;ve just started doing 15 lunges a day. </p>
<p>So: Any good exercises? Any good DVDs that are a good workout for your legs? ( i have Jillian Michelle workouts but they are so NOT FUN. thats why I switched to dance, but I still want more of a workout in my legs.) thankyou!! <img src='http://www.exercisesforgreatlegs.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>ps and maybe something for the butt too!! lol <img src='http://www.exercisesforgreatlegs.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /><br />
<br />First of all OMG YOUR COMING TO COSTA RICA! I live here in Costa Rica. I live up in Escazu.<br />
 <img src='http://www.exercisesforgreatlegs.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' />  Okay, well you could start off with squats..but start off with them holding onto a rail or something level to you, then do a few sets of them to start with because you don&#8217;t want to overwork yourself the first time. So, take that into consideration first then move onto more challenging things like lunges for example. If you don&#8217;t know what these are then search them up on YouTube and they&#8217;ll give you a full tutorial.<br />
And lots of Cardiovascular exercises would do the most to your legs. Any kind of activity or sport wil help. Because you don&#8217;t aim for places to lose weight, so if your skinny up top then it&#8217;s probably gonna be harder for you to lose it on your legs.</p>
<p>Try riding a bike or jogging, you&#8217;ll see results fast enough. And start eating healthier and you&#8217;ll lose all the unwanted excess stuff you don&#8217;t need.</p>
<p>Good luck, and you&#8217;ll love the beaches here.<br />
 <img src='http://www.exercisesforgreatlegs.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>


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		<description><![CDATA[My dog became a diabetic and when he turned into a diabetic he lost a lot of weight and muscle too. So, it left his hind legs week and that&#8217;s not good. swimming. It forces your dog to use his legs and hips but doesn&#8217;t put as much pressure on his joints as hiking or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My dog became a diabetic and when he turned into a diabetic he lost a lot of weight and muscle too. So, it left his hind legs week and that&#8217;s not good.<br />
<br />swimming. It forces your dog to use his legs and hips but doesn&#8217;t put as much pressure on his joints as hiking or jogging would. Just make sure you are holding on to him or he has a life jacket on in case his legs give out or he gets too tired.</p>


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		<description><![CDATA[Do wearing high heel shoes work out your thighs &#38; calves? I have noticed that all the ladies at my job that wear high heels more than once or twice a week have great legs/glutes. Is this an exercise that us girlies dont realize we&#8217;re doing? I know it takes a minute or two to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do wearing high heel shoes work out your thighs &amp; calves?</p>
<p>I have noticed that all the ladies at my job that wear high heels more than once or twice a week have great legs/glutes. Is this an exercise that us girlies dont realize we&#8217;re doing? I know it takes a minute or two to position your self correctly when walking in them&#8230;.<br />
<br />I think you might have something.  All the women I know that were high heels have great calf&#8217;s, legs and gluts.  Put on a pair and look at the back of your legs the muscles come out.</p>
<p>I know going to the gym or exercising at home is the best but if it helps then why not, just make sure the heel is not to high that you hurt yourself in them</p>


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1. Complete the sentences with the correct future from the verbs in brackets.</p>
<p>1) I&#8217; ve decided. This yaear  I ________I (study) a lot hander that I did last year!<br />
2)The train _________ (leave) London at 8.15 next Tuesday morning. It _________ (arrive) in Edinburgh at 14.30.<br />
3) Thanks, I&#8217; d love something. I _________ (have) a cup of tea, please. And I _____ (have) a chocolate biscuit, if that&#8217; s okay.<br />
4) I know the chances are small. But, who knows, I _______ (win) 1 million on next weeks lottery.<br />
5) Wath out! Behind you! That dog______ (bite) you!<br />
 6) This year we _______ (go) to Greece on holiday. We_______ (stay) in a villa on one of the smaller islands.<br />
7) I think Arsenal _______ (win) the league this year. I mean, they&#8217; ve got a really good team, haven&#8217; t they?<br />
 <img src='http://www.exercisesforgreatlegs.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif' alt='8)' class='wp-smiley' /> Yes, Dad, I _______ (come)  back before midnight. I promise.<br />
9) Personally, I don&#8217;t think she _______ (win) a gold medal. What do you think?</p>
<p>2. Multi part verbs Complete the sentences below.</p>
<p>1) I was taken ______ by the brochure. The holiday wasn&#8217;t what I expected.<br />
2) If it doesn&#8217;t work properly, why don&#8217; t you take it ______ ?<br />
3) Before the exam, I read ______ all my notes.<br />
4) She&#8217; s a real squirrel and never throws anything ______!</p>
<p>3. Imagine you bought a product and had problems with it. Writte notes about it.<br />
Example<br />
  Radio/make &#8211; Roberts/model-  679/cost &#8211; 35</p>
<p>   headphones do not work, cannot get fauvorite station<br />
But I am not American or English. I am learning English. And I don&#8217; t understand most of them.<br />
<br />Attention to detail young man! your questions is full of glaring spelling errors.<br />
In addition a little thought and a 5 year old could answer most of these.<br />
I agree with the above, do your own homework.</p>


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