The Aerobarre Workout- add weights to ballet and boxing moves for total toning

This workout video comes from Self.com and adds intensity to traditional ballet and boxing moves for a killer total body toning and cardio workout.  This workout requires a 9- to 12-pound body bar for the ballet moves  and 1- to 2-pound dumbbells for the boxing sequences. Do two sets of the indicated reps per move, followed by two-minute rounds of jabs and uppercuts, three times a week on nonconsecutive days.  I don't have a body bar, so I substituted a pair of 5 pound hand weights and a broomstick for the moves that used the bar for balance.  This workout is not only effective, but tons of fun!  I love boxing for releasing the stress of the day, and if I'm mad at anybody, I just imagine their my target- LOL!

Listen to your favorite high energy music during this workout and not only will you tone and tighten every muscle in your body, you'll burn tons of calories and have a blast doing it!
-Michelle of CreativeCritters

Get total body toning and cardio all in one workout

This total body toning workout is from Self.com, and tones every muscle in your body.  I wore my Reebok Easy Tone shoes to add an additional balance element (believe me, you're going to feel it!).  What I did to add cardio intervals in to the toning workout was to alternate between strength moves and 3 minutes on the elliptical.  I warmed up on the elliptical at an easy pace for 5 minutes, then did 15 reps of the first strength move, back to the elliptical for 3 minutes (incline level 3, resistance level 6), then another set of strength.  Alternating between cardio and strength like this keeps your heart rate up even during the strength moves, and allows you to work out longer without getting as fatigued.  I did a total of 65 minutes of cardio, and 30 minutes of strength.  I used 5 pound weights for this workout since there is a lot of balancing required, and if you go too heavy, you won't be able to maintain proper form.  I did 3 sets of 15 reps for each exercise.

Don't forget to drink plenty of water and stretch after your workout.  Thanks for stopping by!
-Michelle of CreativeCritters

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