By: Darya Katanova
Looking that good at 47 should be considered a crime. But don’t put away that bikini just yet. Macpherson’s laid back approach to working out to start up their own routine. Read the rest of this entry »
Elle Macpherson’s Workout Secret
January 24th, 2012Tick Tock Tabata
January 9th, 2012By: Lauren - Top 10 Workouts
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The other day I attempted to explain to someone about The Tabata Protocol. As a workout enthusiast, I was surprised that they had not heard of this new interval sequence that offers astounding conditioning results.
The Tabata Protocol was invented by Dr. Izumi Tabata in Tokyo. It was discovered by testing a variety of exercise protocols and their effects on energy systems. Tabata was developed in an attempt to improve anaerobic and aerobic conditioning for athletes.
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Snuggle Up in Your Bed!
December 30th, 2011By: Darya Katanova
Need a new year’s resolutions? Or even a way to keep the pounds off this holiday season. Get some sleep! Here’s a quick tip on why sleeping well this holiday season should be on your wish-list!
What good are the holidays if you don’t go to any parties, or don’t have any family dinners, or don’t spend all night wrapping presents. Right? We all support that! But, sometimes you need to stop yourself and ask the following question: How are the holidays affecting my sleep?
Flashing Lights: The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
November 30th, 2011By: Lauren M. - Top 10 Workouts
Home after a long day at work, we are tempted to tune into the “sexy” official launch of the holiday season. We look forward to our local parades and community hall bake sales but nothing compares to watching the Victoria Secrets’ angels as they work the runway. If you want to “command the runway” to look and feel your best while strutting the stage, you need to transform your body. A few simple moves will not unlock your inner lingerie model but can be an excellent step in improving your lifestyle.
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What’s Victoria’s Secret? If you want to commit to a Victoria Secret training regime…Read on!
Sneaky Fattening Foods
November 21st, 2011by: Darya Katanova
Salads, greens, favourite smoothie. What do all these favourite foods have in common? Each one can add on the pounds if you aren’t being careful. Read on to find out the 5 most common sneaky fattening foods, and what you can do about them!
“I’ve Got the Moves Like Maggie” – A Top 10 Workouts’ Exclusive Interview with Maggie D!
November 15th, 2011By: Lauren M. – Top 10 Workouts
The day had arrived, Maggie D was to meet with Top 10 Workouts and I was the one able to speak with the cover girl herself. Cautious of my morning food choices, I prepared for the interview. It’s quite deceitful to step outside of clean eating while posing as an authority on fitness to Maggie D. As a personal trainer and fitness guru I envy Maggie’s commitment to fitness (and of course her stellar core). Maggie D is Top 10 Workouts celebrity trainer and has helped many of our followers work on their bodies and reach their fitness goals. As a symbol of perfection and full of admirable accomplishments, Maggie D continues to rock the fitness world. Maggie D has a busy personal life, soaring career and has yet to reach the cool down program of her workout program – this “fierce fit femme” is just warming up!
Top 10 Workouts courtesy of Oxygen Magazine
If you walk passed a newsstand or are in line at the grocery store you will be able to catch a glimpse of Maggie D. She is inspiring everyone to beat the holiday bulge and add resistance to their abdominal training regime. It doesn’t stop there. Maggie is an approachable fitness guru that perfected a balance between life, work and play.
Maggie D in Italy. Fitting in a workout and enjoying the breathtaking scenery!
Maggie D has been on nine Oxygen magazine covers- her current cover out now. Gracing millions of coffee tables, gym bags and bus seats globally, Maggie has been a long term fitness goal of many fitness faithfuls. With experience in posing for photo shoots, we asked Maggie how she prepares for the flash of the camera. Maggie stated that this photo shoot was different; she approached in a relaxed manner and she entered it with a balanced mindset. Her wisdom and practical approach to the shoot proves her title as a veteran cover girl – commanding newsstands.
Maggie D and Conan O'Brien celebrating another impressive fitness magazine cover shot!
Ghrelin & Leptin – Weight-Gain Culprits!
November 7th, 2011by: Darya Katanova
So you’ve worked all those days, and weeks, and months to lose the weight you’ve been dying to get rid off since forever. And whats that you see in the mirror? You gain it back! But how can that be? You’ve tried so hard.
Sometimes, regaining weight is out of our control. How is this possible you might ask? It has a little something to do with hormones.
Top 10 Workouts CONTEST Information!
November 3rd, 2011
Client Bio:
Jill is a 40 year old mother of 2. She has the OK from her doctor to participate in a fitness program. Jill participated in team sports in College but has been inactive since her early 20’s. She is 5’4 . She weights 160 pounds. Her resting heart rate is 75 bpm. Her blood pressure is within a healthy range. Jill wants to loose weight and get in shape for a beach vacation in 4 months.
Contest Requirements:
-E-mail TOP 10 WORKOUTS your workout plan for JILL
-BE CREATIVE and BE ORIGINAL
-Include a workout program that incorporates a warm up, workout program (full body or split program) and cool down
- Discuss equipment needed, short/long term goals, muscles worked… ANYTHING that will help your program stand out and be the chosen workout program!
- Outline F.I.T.T (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type) Example: How often should Jill workout, what % of max heart rate, time (how long is the workout / rest between sets) and Type (cardio, strength training, resistance training, interveral etc….)
- Include your NAME and your workout program and email to contest@top10workouts.com
-Please copy and paste your program in the body of the email. FILES WILL NOT BE OPENED.
Rules:
-Program must be emailed by SUNDAY NOV 6th at midnight!
-All programs must be original, creative and focus on developing a workout program for Jill (bio above)
-All programs will be evaluated and the TOP 3 programs will be notified and given a free membership to www.top10workouts.com. The winning 3 programs will also be published on our blog.
Good luck and KEEP FIT!
A Beginner’s F.I.T.T Plan
October 24th, 2011
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By: Lauren M. – Top 10 Workouts
If you’re a beginner:
You are just starting to workout. You may have exercised in the past but you haven’t hit the gym in awhile. You made a resolution to get active and you want to begin your cardiovascular program.
Get Your Pumpkins Ready!
October 16th, 2011By: Darya Katanova
No! Not for the porch, get them ready for your dinner table. Wow your guests this Halloween with a nutritious and delicious pumpkin feast.
