Bag Some Biceps

No time to exercise? That excuse is gone forever with SqueezeItIn.com – the website that teaches you to “let life be your workout!” cardio-2Founders Jenny Hein and Brigette Polmar are trying to change the way you think about fitness and challenging you to Squeeze It In with clever and effective exercises you can fit into your daily routine. We’ll be posting regular tips from SqueezeItIn.com, like this one that will have you looking forward to putting away the dishes.

From Jenny & Brigette – The SqueezeItIn.com Girls:

This exercise is so easy, effective, and popular, we made it our logo! Why stop to lift weights when you’re already lifting groceries? This multitasker puts great arms in the bag!

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Holding one grocery bag in each hand (choose bags that are roughly of equal weight and aren’t too heavy, approximately 5 – 10 pounds each to start) begin with arms down at your sides and palms facing upward grasping the handles.  Bend elbows and lifts bags to your shoulders, while keeping elbows tightly to your sides.  Slowly return to the starting position.  Lift both bags at once or alternate, lifting one bag at a time.  Continue for two sets of twelve.

VARIATIONS:
Lower Slower: Lift bags as above, but lower bags SLOWLY to a 3-count of SQUEEZE-IT-IN.

Partial Curl: (See photo.) Start with arms at your sides and raise bags only halfway until arms are bent at a 90-degree angle. Slowly lower back to starting position.

Bag Some Biceps - PartialBag Some Biceps - RaisedHammer Curls:  Change hand position and hold bags with palms facing inward as if holding a hammer.  Raise and lower bags with palms facing inward and thumbs pointing at shoulders.

cardio-2Cardio: Every good workout must include cardio. Click here to see examples of our easy, do-anywhere cardio moves.

Visit SqueezeItIn.com every week for new exercise videos and nutrition tips.
Just Released: The SqueezeItIn.com Workout DVD, featuring an exclusive 30-minute workout a
long with dozens of SqueezeItIn.com moves you can use throughout your busy day.
Jenny Hein and Brigette Polmar co-founded SqueezeItIn.com as a wellness solution to help busy people find time to exercise, improve their lives, and “let life be their workout!”

Please Note: You should consult your physician before starting this or any exercise program.

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Squeeze It In ~ Squeeze Backs

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No time to exercise? That excuse is gone forever with SqueezeItIn.com – the website that teaches you to “let life be your workout!”   Founders Jenny Hein and Brigette Polmar are trying to change the way you think about fitness and challenging you to Squeeze It In with clever and effective exercises you can fit into your daily routine. We’ll be posting regular tips from SqueezeItIn.com, like this one that will have you looking forward to putting away the dishes.

From Jenny & Brigette – The SqueezeItIn.com Girls:
How many times a week do you do the dishes?  How many times a week do you work your legs and glutes?  Would you believe it’s the same question?  It is when you learn how to let life be your workout with our SqueezeItIn.com Squeeze Backs.  It’s just another great opportunity to make fitness fit into your busy days.  Say it with us:  Life’s a gym.  Work it out! Get started with this simple, but effective exercise that will put a shine on more than your dishes!

How many times a week do you do the dishes?  How many times a week do you work your legs and glutes?  Would you believe it’s the same question?  It is when you learn how to let life be your workout with our SqueezeItIn.com Squeeze Backs.  It’s just another great opportunity to make fitness fit into your busy days.  Say it with us:  Life’s a gym.  Work it out! Get started with this simple, but effective exercise that will put a shine on more than your dishes!

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Click play to view a video of this exercise

Face sink with legs shoulder width apart.  Slowly bring one leg straight back. (To work more of your glutes, move leg back and out to the side at a slight angle.)  Focus on the muscles you are working and keep your core engaged. Hold each repetition for a 3-count of SQUEEZE-IT-IN.  Continue for 2 sets of 12 or until your dishes are done, whichever comes first.
Variation: While extending leg behind you, pulse leg up and down for a count of 12.

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Cardio: Every good workout must include cardio. Click here to see examples of our easy, do-anywhere cardio moves.

Visit SqueezeItIn.com every week for new exercise videos and nutrition tips.
Just Released: The SqueezeItIn.com Workout DVD, featuring an exclusive 30-minute workout along with dozens of SqueezeItIn.com moves you can use throughout your busy day.
Jenny Hein and Brigette Polmar co-founded SqueezeItIn.com as a wellness solution to help busy people find time to exercise, improve their lives, and “let life be their workout!”
Please Note: You should consult your physician before starting this or any exercise program.

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Squeeze It In ~ Dish Lifts

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No time to exercise? That excuse is gone forever with SqueezeItIn.com – the website that teaches you to “let life be your workout!” Founders Jenny Hein and Brigette Polmar are trying to change the way you think about fitness and challenging you to Squeeze It In with clever and effective exercises you can fit into your daily routine. We’ll be posting regular tips from SqueezeItIn.com, like this one that will have you looking forward to putting away the dishes.

From Jenny & Brigette – The SqueezeItIn.com Girls:

Let’s face it, gals, we’ve “convenienced” ourselves to death – literally. You barely have to get off the couch or break a sweat to do anything anymore – and as appealing as that sounds, it’s just not healthy. We’re not saying give up the conveniences – really, just try to take my laptop or cell phone – I dare you. But remember, people used to wash clothes on rocks, not the permanent press cycle. And this is precisely why Laura Ingalls never needed a gym membership.
This isn’t to say you’re not busy. We know you are! If your life is a gym (and you know it is), then work it out! There are endless ways to squeeze in great exercises throughout your busy (and convenience-filled) day and you can find many of them on SqueezeItIn.com.
Now we know it’s a very long trip from the couch to the gym. So why not slip in a few great toning exercises right where you live – in your kitchen?
When ABC’s Diane Sawyer (yes, THE Diane Sawyer) saw this exercise she said, “Every dish is an opportunity!” Right you are, Diane! We hope this helps you to see all the wonderful opportunities to “let life be your workout!” No go unload that dishwasher. Great calves are just a load away.

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Click on the photo above to view a video of this exercise.

How to do it: While putting dishes away, rise up onto toes.  Hold for a 3-count of SQUEEZE-IT-IN.  Come down slowly onto heels.  Repeat until all dishes are back in cupboards or for at least 2 sets of 12.
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Cardio: Every good workout must include cardio. Click here to see examples of our easy, do-anywhere cardio moves.

Visit SqueezeItIn.com every week for new exercise videos and nutrition tips. Coming soon: The SqueezeItIn.com Let life be your workout! DVD featuring an exclusive 30-minute workout along with dozens of SqueezeItIn.com moves you can use throughout your busy day.
Jenny Hein and Brigette Polmar co-founded SqueezeItIn.com as a wellness solution to help busy people find time to exercise, improve their lives, and “let life be their workout!”
Please Note: You should consult your physician before starting this or any exercise program.

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