{lean legs april}

Another month has come and gone! I cannot believe it's already April, but I have a feeling it's going to be a good month with much positivity! And do you know what this means? Yes! Another [[fitness chalenge]]!

This month's challenge is [[LEGS]] and [[BUM]]

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Ready to focus on our core and lower body? There are 5 basic exercises used in combination for this workout. It builds up slowly from the beginning of the month until the end of the month! I am also including some abdominal exercises from last month so we can all keep flattening our tummy while focusing on our lower bodies.

I'm providing you with YouTube videos that I think are really great examples of how to [[properly]] do these exercises to get the best results and avoid injury. Please [[please]] watch them! They will be so helpful.


1) Let's start with the BRIDGE exercise. This focuses on abdominals and bum.
Last month we focused on abs and we have some great results!

I love this video by Modern Mom! Please take a look if you're not familiar with how to do the bridge!

2) The next exercises we will take a look at is the heel press and fire-hydrant which focuses on glutes, thighs, and bum.

This video shows how to do these properly, how many reps are appropriate, and variations on the exercises in order to get an even better workout!

3) A great exercise for thighs and butt is the SQUAT! I really urge you to look at this video on how to do a proper squat, because many people don't do it correctly and risk injury as well as not targeting the muscles correctly.

4) Next let's take a look at the wall squat! This is a great exercise for your lower body! This can be done with or without a ball between your legs, so don't be discouraged! If you do use a ball you can get more inner thigh workout.

5) And LASTLY the LUNGE! It's important to do these correctly to avoid injury. I had a difficult time finding a good video for the lunge, but I really like this one! She talks a lot at the beginning so please FAST FORWARD TO 1:21 on this video to see the demonstration!

Now you're all set to get your [[lean legs]] for April! I also just wanted to point out that you cannot target fat. These exercises are target exercises for muscles which means they will help to define and build muscle in these areas, but they will not cause fat loss in these areas. This is true for [[ALL]] target training. Fat loss is an all over body type of deal! <3 So just keep working on cardio and healthy eating! You should definitely do the target muscle training so that you have nice lean muscles as the fat drops!

SO YOU WANT TO SEE OUR RESULTS FOR MARCH ABS?

Yvonne is still in progress because she started the challenge late, but Karen and I have our final results of the MARCH ABS-So-FAB Challenge!

Results for {{KAREN}}: Subtle change but feeling stronger. Karen was unable to do the entire  had to do modified planks and and could not do burpees to a severe previous shoulder injury. She notices that her belly feels and looks flatter since the challenge. She is currently in physical therapy for her shoulder and hopes to be able to do more intense workouts soon. Here's her photo!

Results for {{Megan}}: I only did this challenge through day 24 because I came down with a terrible chest cold, asthma, and had to go to the hospital which you can read all about {{here}}! These are my results up until the time I finished! I'm looking forward to legs combined with abdominals this month!

What do you think of our progress? Can you see a difference? We'd love to hear your thoughts either by comment below or by private email to TheFitnessSisters@gmail.com! <3 We're super excited to start our 2nd fitness challenge now in April! March's [[Abdominal Challenge]] really motivated us all to get back on a fitness regimen [even though we have all had some health issues to deal with.]

Remember, you are loved. [[LOVE YOUR BODIES]] and Be. Well.

<3,
Megan, Karen & Yvonne

{abs so fab}

Hi, friends.

It's been a bit of a rough week. Not all of us were able to weigh this morning, so our 8th weigh in will officially be up tomorrow. We're {sorry} about the delay!

In the meantime, I have compiled an exercise challenge! It's "Six-Pack March: For abs, so fab!" <--- I added that. <3 I will {{ALWAYS}} recommend that before starting a new routine you seek a doctor's advice or if you have any medical conditions.

I'd love to do a challenge and see how well this works! If you'd like you can send before photos to thefitnesssisters@gmail.com and an after photo at the end of the month! Maybe there will be a giveaway; no promises yet! I'll have to talk to my sisters and see if we can figure something out <3

If you don't know what a "burpee" is watch this video! <---link!! It walks you through and shows a modified version as well. If you're not familiar with a plank pose, Modern Mom has a great video (which also shows bicycles in her intro) watch the video here! <---link! Also, {{always}} modify a workout to make it work for you! If it's too difficult, modify it to your comfort. Don't push too hard and don't hurt yourself. I gave two rest days each week instead of one which you see on most calendars. I think it's better to rest and let your muscles repair themselves than to push too hard.

Good luck! Get those fabulous abs! Let me know if you want to join the challenge and with your permission at the end I'll post before/after photos of those who did it!

<3,
Meg