The no-time excuse has been around for centuries, but unfortunately (for those of you that use this excuse) it may have seen its' "time" come and go. Research has shown that as little as 4 minutes of intense exercise can have huge benefits on our overall fitness. In fact, as compared to steady state, low intensity cardio, the 4 minute workout burns up to 9 times more fat. Not bad for 4 minutes.
Using an interval, (now called a Tabata, the Japanese researcher who discovered the method) time-crunched individuals can fly through a workout and be back at their desk before the boss even knew they were gone. It is quite possible to sneak a Tabata in during the halftime show of the big game or even while the kids are taking a nap.
Make no mistake, this workout is not for the lazy or weak minded. Extreme effort and determination is needed to complete even 1 Tabata circuit. However, more and more trainers are using the interval to get their clients maximum results in minimum time. It's really a win-win for both client and trainer as trainers love the intensity while clients enjoy the challenge and the increased results.
A Tabata consists of 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest. The format is followed for 4 minutes. Individuals with more time have the opportunity to put 2, 3 or even 4 Tabata circuits together to create a longer workout. Try the following format on your next time-crunched day and experience the Tabata for yourself.
Exercise #1 - Full Body Pushing Exercise
Exercise #2 - Full Body Pulling Exercise
In real life, this format may look like this:
Exercise #1 - Dumbbell Squat/Press
Exercise #2 - Dumbbell Deadlift/Upright Row
Complete 20 seconds of as many repetitions as possible of exercise #1, rest for 10 seconds, followed immediately by 20 seconds of exercise #2. Continue this format for at least 4 minutes or as long as you want to (or can).
Experiment with different exercise combinations such as push-ups, squats, mountain climbers and pull-ups for total body fitness.
The next time you are going to miss a workout, say good-bye to excuses and hello to Tabatas!
Copyright (c) 2008 Kirk Ream
Today, many Spas provide what is know as MicroDermaBrasion. With this technique, a Spa technician exfoliates the dead layers of skin from your face by using a system similar to sandblasting, but on a much, much smaller scale. With the dead layers of skin removed from your face, it now reveals the fresh new skin underneath. This can give you the appearance of a face lift, without the cost or the surgery.
Most women who undergo MicroDermaBrasion, find that afterwards their skin is sensitive, irritated, and sometimes swollen. Not to mention a professional Spa treatment takes a appointment, and can cost generally between $150 -$600 dollars. So what can you do for yourself that's just as effective, is quick, and not expensive at all? It's called a lemon salt scrub. Here's what you will need.
Ingredients:
One Small Lemon Four Tablespoons of Fine Sea Salt
If you don't have a lemon, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice is fine, and if you can't get hold of finely ground sea salt, table salt will do as well.
Cut the lemon in half, and squeeze the juice of one half into a small bowl. Then put the four tablespoons of fine sea salt in, and mix well. You want a solution with the consistency of oatmeal. Then take a few fingertip full of the solution and rub in into your face and pores, making sure to scrub gently as you go. Leave on for five to ten minutes, then wash off with cold water.
You will find your skin is softer and smoother than before, with a nice warm glow, and it cost you less than a few dollars, and no more than 15 minutes from start to finish to obtain. Now you can duplicate at home, or anywhere for that matter, what the Spas charge so much money to provide, at a fraction of the cost, and look great doing it!
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