Tighten and tone your abs with circuit training

Here's a terrific set of very effective (and completely fun!) circuit training exercises.  I have to mention how much I love the fact that the video is done outside with a beachy backdrop; being a native Californian who lives in a moderate Mediterranean climate myself, I truly appreciate the luxury of being able to work out of doors in all kinds of weather (as opposed to other parts of the country and the entire world).  It's hard to believe we get to do that in Winter, huh?!



Hope you enjoy the video from the ladies of ToneItUp as much as I did!

Diet and skin tie in

 Source: Flickr (user farmplate)

Crave beautiful skin?  A happy, healthy heart, and maintaining a steady weight?  I sure do!
Dr. Mercola has dietary answers to all of the above.

Check out these healthful beauty/living tips from Angela of Oh, She Glows, too.  Though I have already found a skin care regimen that personally does wonders for me, the recipes and food info listed towards the bottom of the page are spot on, and--already being a big shake maker--I can't wait to try the Green Monster drink.  Good thing a stop by Whole Foods was already in order for tomorrow!

What is your daily skin care strategy?  Do you have any good advice to share, or products to recommend?

Freestyling

Can you guess what I was doing tonight?
(Besides working up a sweat, and having a marvelous time in so doing!)

Work those guns

Tight, toned, sexy arms?  Yes, please!




Oh, and listen to Medina (hip Dane songstress) while you're doing this. Your workout will be ten times better.

A little bit 'o cardio

Here is a totally fun, fat-blasting workout inspired by the moves of fitness trainer Tracy Anderson that I came across today and liked a lot.  Tip: you might want to watch the breakdown of the steps first (or you be like me, who didn't notice this until long after doing the routine... Whoops!).

Plus, the dance routine is set to a hip techno-ified Coldplay song (and I am a major fancier of those gents).  What's not to like?

Easy Youtube Workout

Here is one of my quick workout go-tos, featuring Tracy Anderson. Perfect for pulling up when the weather is really cold outside, when you're traveling, or any old time. I recommend watching it through once or twice before beginning yourself (even if you're familiar with Tracy's style), so that you can get the movements down.

Goodbye, 2010...

Hello, 2011!  

Can you believe it is already a new year?  I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful December full of the delights of the season, and that the same spirit will continue in 2011.

Cheers—here's to a fantastic new year, and a healthy new you!