This is for all you moms out there who just simply do not have the time, money, or availability to go to a gym and keep in good shape and overall health.
So here`s an interesting and very effective workout routine with exercise bands and the exercise ball. If you do not have these, I recommend that you get them, they are very affordable.
Lets start with the thighs. This exercise will help create definition and burn fat in the outer thigh area. Hold as you see in the pic and the movement should be smooth, no rush, holding in the contraction movement for a second and returning to the starting point. 2 sets of 12 on each side should make you feel that burning 
sensation.
Then we proceed with the inner thigh section, placing the band as shown in the illustration and performing slow contracted movements inward. Hold in contraction position for a second , perform 2 sets of 12 reps for each leg. If you can`t maintain balance, get your back up against the wall and perform the exercise. This will help you maintain steady movements.
This leg workout can be done three times a week skipping days in between. During the days in between perform upper body exercises posted below.
UPPER BACK
B) Action: Stretching your right elbow diagonally across your chest, extend the arm over the head, as if pulling out a sword. Do a second of a pause, and lower slowly. Do a sequence, switch sides and repeat. Do two sequences of 10-12 repetitions on both sides.
A) Starting point: Lying on the floor or on an exercise mat, grab each end of the band . Put your feet arcs in center of the band and stretch the legs towards the ceiling. Lift your head, shoulders, and upper back off the floor.
B) Action: Bend your toes, raise the knees and straighten your legs keeping balance with forearms and the end of your feet. Hold the position during 1 minute. (In order to make it easier, separate the feet) Make a single repetition.
Complete two sequences of 10 to 12 repetitions of each one, resting 30 seconds between every sequence. Do these exercises two to three times per week, but not in consecutive days. When combining these two tools for exercise, you recruit more muscular fibers, obtain all the benefits of a gymnasium in your own home and create firm and attractive curves to your body. Remember a well balanced diet and plenty of water.
Lets start with the thighs. This exercise will help create definition and burn fat in the outer thigh area. Hold as you see in the pic and the movement should be smooth, no rush, holding in the contraction movement for a second and returning to the starting point. 2 sets of 12 on each side should make you feel that burning 
sensation.
Then we proceed with the inner thigh section, placing the band as shown in the illustration and performing slow contracted movements inward. Hold in contraction position for a second , perform 2 sets of 12 reps for each leg. If you can`t maintain balance, get your back up against the wall and perform the exercise. This will help you maintain steady movements.
Then there`s squats. These can be done with dumbells or in this case, with the exercise ball, which is very effective. Place the ball against the wall and place your lower back against the ball. Go down slowly to a 90 degree angle and back up to the starting position contracting your legs and buttocks for 1 second. Perform 3 sets of 10-12 repetitions.
Place your hands in front of you as illustrated or behind the neck for balance and added resistance.
This leg workout can be done three times a week skipping days in between. During the days in between perform upper body exercises posted below.
UPPER BACK
A) Starting point: Sit on the ball,bending your right knee and pointing it outward.Stretch your other leg with your knee slightly bent. Hold one end on each hand. Maintain the right end near your hip with the elbow slightly bent, and the other end near your left thigh.
B) Action: Stretching your right elbow diagonally across your chest, extend the arm over the head, as if pulling out a sword. Do a second of a pause, and lower slowly. Do a sequence, switch sides and repeat. Do two sequences of 10-12 repetitions on both sides.
ABDOMINAL EXERCISE
A) Starting point: Lying on the floor or on an exercise mat, grab each end of the band . Put your feet arcs in center of the band and stretch the legs towards the ceiling. Lift your head, shoulders, and upper back off the floor.
B) Action: Lower the legs towards the ground, without moving the hands. Stop as soon as the lower part of your back begins to rise off the ground. Pause, and elevate the legs. Repeat, maintaining the head, shoulders and upper part of the back off the ground. Do 2-3 sequences of 15 repetitions.
TORSO
A) Starting point: Kneel on the floor with the ball in front of you, keeping the distance equivalent to the length of your arms. Incline towards the ball and support the forearms upon the ball with hands together, so that your body forms a diagonal line from head to knees.
B) Action: Bend your toes, raise the knees and straighten your legs keeping balance with forearms and the end of your feet. Hold the position during 1 minute. (In order to make it easier, separate the feet) Make a single repetition.
CHEST
A) Starting point: Lying on the ball so that your hands and feet are touching the ground, slowly, advance with the hands towards ahead until the ball is left underneath your ankles and feet, and the hands directly underneath your shoulders.
A) Starting point: Lying on the ball so that your hands and feet are touching the ground, slowly, advance with the hands towards ahead until the ball is left underneath your ankles and feet, and the hands directly underneath your shoulders.
B) Action: Maintain your body straight from head to toe, bend elbows towards the sides and lower your head and chest towards the ground as much as possible . Do a second of a pause, and return to the starting point. Repeat.
Complete two sequences of 10 to 12 repetitions of each one, resting 30 seconds between every sequence. Do these exercises two to three times per week, but not in consecutive days. When combining these two tools for exercise, you recruit more muscular fibers, obtain all the benefits of a gymnasium in your own home and create firm and attractive curves to your body. Remember a well balanced diet and plenty of water.
Till next time,
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