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Sadie Lee Thomas in Onesie Shares “Body Shaking” 10-Minute Pilates Style Workout 

This set will get you a Pilates body without having to step onto a reformer.

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Do you want a Pilates body without having to pay hundreds of dollars a month at a studio? Sadielee Thomas is famous for sharing her totally doable at-home workouts on social media. As part of her “10-Day Pilates-Inspired Foam Roller Challenge,” the influencer and NASM Certified Personal Trainer recently unveiled a 10-minute pilates-style workout that you can do in the comfort of your own home, without a reformer. “This Pilates Reformer inspired full body workout will leave your body shaking in just 10 minutes!” she writes in the caption. Here is everything you need to know about how to do the workout.


Pilates-Style Workout

For her “Full Body Strength,” she recommends 45 seconds on 15 seconds off for 5 rounds with 30 seconds of rest between rounds. Here is the workout, which she demonstrates in the clips.

  1. Kneeling quad stretch
  2. Static single-leg lunge with chest opener
  3. Side-lying leg swings
  4. Windshield wipers on foam roller

Glute Workout

Bodyweight exercises - fitness woman doing fire hydrants legs kickbacks. Active girl training glute muscles raising one leg to the side and back for strength training in outdoor gym on grass floor.Shutterstock

Sadielee recently shared a glute workout, recommending 12 to 15 reps and 2 to 3 rounds “depending on your fitness level.”

  1. Donkey kicks
  2. Side-lying leg extensions
  3. Standing glute kickback
  4. Fire hydrants
  5. Static glute bridge abductions

Related: 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week

Walking Workout

Sadielee enjoys walking on the treadmill and recently shared a 50-minute walking workout. “Experience the ultimate blend of speed, incline, and interval challenges,” she wrote in in the caption.

  1. 5 min warm-up - 3.5 speed
  2. 10 min steady pace - 4.0 speed
  3. 7 min incline walk - 3.5 speed
  4. 5 min moderate pace - 3.5 speed
  5. 8 min interval walk - 3.0 ~ 3.5 speed
  6. 10 min speed variation - 4.0 ~ 4.5 speed
  7. 5 min cooldown 3.0 ~ 3.5 speed

Core Workout

If you want abs like Sadielee, try her core workout, which she recently shared via her Instagram. “This particular workout didn’t single-handedly transform my core. However, incorporating movements like these, along with a diet tailored to my goals, was pivotal in achieving core transformation post-pregnancy,” she wrote, recommending 12 to 15 reps and 2 to 3 rounds “depending on fitness level.”

  1. Squat chops
  2. Dumbbell windmills
  3. Dumbbells around the world
  4. Single-leg knee drive

Related: Brianna Joye in Exercise Set Reveals 3 Moves to Shape Your Arms and Waistline

Here Is What She Eats in a Day

Sadielee recently gave her followers a glimpse at her daily diet, which doesn’t involve any meal prep and enables her to hit her macros. “I need quick, efficient, and easy to grab, but I also want it to taste yummy. My goal with nutrition right now is to just hit about 1g of protein per lb of body weight!” she says. She starts with yogurt and a Fairlife protein chocolate milk. For lunch, she eats “adult Lunchables,” which she makes with sliced turkey, cheese, edamame, grapes, nuts, and healthy crackers. For dinner, she has Chicken Kofta with Tzatziki and lemon rice. She finishes her day off with dessert, a cashew butter dark chocolate bar, and a “sleepy girl mocktail” made with cherry juice and Poppi soda.

💪🔥Body Booster: If you want to get into shape without having to leave your home, find an online fitness trainer who regularly shares workouts on social media and start trying them out.

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Do you want a Pilates body without having to pay hundreds of dollars a month at a studio? Sadielee Thomas is famous for sharing her totally doable at-home workouts on social media. As part of her “10-Day Pilates-Inspired Foam Roller Challenge,” the influencer and NASM Certified Personal Trainer recently unveiled a 10-minute pilates-style workout that you can do in the comfort of your own home, without a reformer. “This Pilates Reformer inspired full body workout will leave your body shaking in just 10 minutes!” she writes in the caption. Here is everything you need to know about how to do the workout.


Pilates-Style Workout

For her “Full Body Strength,” she recommends 45 seconds on 15 seconds off for 5 rounds with 30 seconds of rest between rounds. Here is the workout, which she demonstrates in the clips.

  1. Kneeling quad stretch
  2. Static single-leg lunge with chest opener
  3. Side-lying leg swings
  4. Windshield wipers on foam roller

Glute Workout

Bodyweight exercises - fitness woman doing fire hydrants legs kickbacks. Active girl training glute muscles raising one leg to the side and back for strength training in outdoor gym on grass floor.Shutterstock

Sadielee recently shared a glute workout, recommending 12 to 15 reps and 2 to 3 rounds “depending on your fitness level.”

  1. Donkey kicks
  2. Side-lying leg extensions
  3. Standing glute kickback
  4. Fire hydrants
  5. Static glute bridge abductions

Related: 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week

Walking Workout

Sadielee enjoys walking on the treadmill and recently shared a 50-minute walking workout. “Experience the ultimate blend of speed, incline, and interval challenges,” she wrote in in the caption.

  1. 5 min warm-up - 3.5 speed
  2. 10 min steady pace - 4.0 speed
  3. 7 min incline walk - 3.5 speed
  4. 5 min moderate pace - 3.5 speed
  5. 8 min interval walk - 3.0 ~ 3.5 speed
  6. 10 min speed variation - 4.0 ~ 4.5 speed
  7. 5 min cooldown 3.0 ~ 3.5 speed

Core Workout

If you want abs like Sadielee, try her core workout, which she recently shared via her Instagram. “This particular workout didn’t single-handedly transform my core. However, incorporating movements like these, along with a diet tailored to my goals, was pivotal in achieving core transformation post-pregnancy,” she wrote, recommending 12 to 15 reps and 2 to 3 rounds “depending on fitness level.”

  1. Squat chops
  2. Dumbbell windmills
  3. Dumbbells around the world
  4. Single-leg knee drive

Related: Brianna Joye in Exercise Set Reveals 3 Moves to Shape Your Arms and Waistline

Here Is What She Eats in a Day

Sadielee recently gave her followers a glimpse at her daily diet, which doesn’t involve any meal prep and enables her to hit her macros. “I need quick, efficient, and easy to grab, but I also want it to taste yummy. My goal with nutrition right now is to just hit about 1g of protein per lb of body weight!” she says. She starts with yogurt and a Fairlife protein chocolate milk. For lunch, she eats “adult Lunchables,” which she makes with sliced turkey, cheese, edamame, grapes, nuts, and healthy crackers. For dinner, she has Chicken Kofta with Tzatziki and lemon rice. She finishes her day off with dessert, a cashew butter dark chocolate bar, and a “sleepy girl mocktail” made with cherry juice and Poppi soda.

💪🔥Body Booster: If you want to get into shape without having to leave your home, find an online fitness trainer who regularly shares workouts on social media and start trying them out.

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You don’t need to spend hours at the gym or on the treadmill to lose belly fat and get into shape—just 10 minutes can make a huge difference. “Short bursts of activity burn more calories, increase metabolic rate, aaaand improve endurance and strength – all in less time. Simply ramping up your activity for a few minutes, a few times a day, can improve health,” sports medicine specialist Joshua Beer, DO, tells University Hospitals. Here are 12 10-minute workouts to burn fat and get fit.


Bodyweight HIIT Workout

@maiahenryfit

Bodyweight full body HIIT workout- all you need is 10 minutes ❤️‍🔥 at home circuit to get your heart rate up quick and burn those calories! #bodyweightworkout #bodyweighttraining #bodyweightexercises #athomeworkout #athomeworkouts #athomeexercise #tonedbody #tonedbodyworkout #weightloss #fatloss #calorieburn #fatlossworkout #hiitworkout #hiittraining #hiitcircuit #hiitwokout #hiit #viral #trending #gymfyp #fittok #gymtok

This workout from TikToker MaiaHenryFit will get your blood pumping. “Bodyweight full body HIIT workout- all you need is 10 minutes ❤️‍🔥 at home circuit to get your heart rate up quick and burn those calories!” she says.

Pilates Workout

@briannajoye_fitness

this one is for all my girlies who dont feel like standing up to workout today 😂🤍 #pilates #workout

TikToker Brianna Joye Kohn has the perfect 10-minute Pilates workout. “POV—I show you this 10-minute Pilates workout that will tone your core, sculpt your arms, and slim your legs,” she says.

10-minute Cardio

@alexxiusss

10 MINUTE CARDIO - These exercises are simple yet effective. You got this💪🏾 2 rounds: 🔥Beginner: 20 sec. Exercise- 40 sec. rest 🔥Intermediate 30 sec. Exercise- 30 sec. rest 🔥Advanced 45 sec. Exercise- 15 sec. rest #athomeworkout #athomeworkouts #cardio #cardioworkout #athomecardio #athomecardioworkout #fitness #workout #workoutmotivation #weightlossjouney

Try TikToker Alexius Ordaz’s 10-minute cardio workout. “These exercises are simple yet effective. You got this💪🏾 ✨,” she says.

Postpartum Workout

@getmomstrong

Hard time sneaking in a workout? Try this! 3 rounds. Generally sate and beneficial for moms with diastasis recti and prolapse. #quickworkout #morningworkout #10minuteworkout #bodyweightworkouts

TikToker Ashley (getmomstrong) has the perfect short workout for moms. “Hard time sneaking in a workout? Try this! 3 rounds. Generally, sate and beneficial for moms with diastasis recti and prolapse,” she says.

Ab Workout

@maiahenryfit

My go to ab workout to do at home that only takes 10 minutes and will give you a strong core/defined abs✨ reminder that abs are made in gym but will only be visible if you have a healthy diet paired! #abworkout #abworkouts #abworkoutchallenge #athomeabworkout #athomeabs #totalabs #coreworkout #sixpack #sixpackabs #abexercises #abexercise #fitness #gym #workout #flatstomach #flatstomachworkout #beginnerabs #abworkoutathome #abworkoutforgirls #beginnerabs #gymmotivation #motivation

MaiaHenryFit also has a 10-minute ab workout. “My go to ab workout to do at home that only takes 10 minutes and will give you a strong core/defined abs✨ reminder that abs are made in gym but will only be visible if you have a healthy diet paired!” she says.

RELATED: 10 Foods to Avoid That Cause Inflammation

Walking Workout

@petragenco

Get your steps in at home with this quick 10 minute beginner walking workout 💃🏽 #walk #walkingworkout #weightloss #beginner #fun #exercise #exerciseathome

TikToker Petra Genco has a great walking workout to burn fat. “Get your steps in at home with this quick 10 minute beginner walking workout 💃🏽,” she says. All you need are sneakers!

No Gym Needed Workout

@marralpn

This is For my girlies that don’t want to go to the gym💪🏾 Do each workout for 30 seconds on 15 seconds off for 5 rounds! #plussizeworkout #athomeworkout #beginnerworkout

Try TikToker Marralpn’s 10-minute workout designed to be accessible for people of any weight. “This is For my girlies that don’t want to go to the gym💪🏾 Do each workout for 30 seconds on 15 seconds off for 5 rounds!” she says.

Total Body Strength Training

@livelygirlfitness

10 minute total body workout 💪🏽 - Weighted march with dumbbell extended in front (1 minute) - Deadlift into upright row (1 minute) - Elevated lateral lunge (1 minute per side) - Iso bicep curl (1 minute per side) - Front raise + lateral raise (1 minute) - Wood chop (1 minute per side) - Sumo squat + hammer curl (1 minute) #totalbodyworkout

TikToker Rachel (livelygirlfitness) is sharing her total body strength training workout. Moves include weighted march with dumbbell extended in front and deadlift into upright row.

Wall Workout

@petragenco

Get your steps in at home with this quick 10 minute beginner walking workout 💃🏽 #walk #walkingworkout #weightloss #beginner #fun #exercise #exerciseathome

This wall workout from TikToker Lisa Morales Duke requires no equipment and will get those calories burned. “This was intense 🥵🔥🙌🏼 try it!” she says.

RELATED: Lose Abdominal Fat in 60 Days with the DASH Diet

Plank Workout

@maiahenryfit

Full body plank 10 minute challenge❤️‍🔥 #transformation #tranformationchallenge #fullbodyworkout #fullbodyexercise #fullbodyexercises #athomeworkout #athomeworkouts #athomeworkoutvideos #workoutathome #medicineball #tonedarms #coreworkouts #workoutchallenge #30daychallenge #30dayworkoutchallange #fitnessmotivation #athomeworkouts #fullbodytone #hiitworkout #hiitcardio #hiittraining #gymtok #viral #trending #fittok #gymtok #abworkout #flatstomach #flatstomachworkout

This plank workout from MaiaHenryFit will make you feel the burn in a very short amount of time! All you need is a good yoga mat. “Full body plank 10 minute challenge❤️‍,” she says.

Stairmaster Cardio Routine

@mdjfitness

10 MINUTE CARDIO ROUTINE!🔥✨ #gymworkout #cardioworkout #stairmaster

10 minutes is all you need for this stairmaster cardio workout from TikToker MDJFitness. “You’re gonna love it💘,” she says.

Couch Abs Workout

@ssanar.wellness

No matter how busy you are, everyone has 10 minutes! Save this and get it done💪 #homeworkoutsforwomen #coreroutine #fitness #fyp

Try this 10-minute ab workout from TikToker ssanar.wellness. “No matter how busy you are, everyone has 10 minutes! Save this and get it done💪,” she says. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss 12-3-30 Walking Method: 20 Proven Tips to Lose Weight Faster.

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A new year, a new you! Are you hoping to make 2025 the year you achieve all of your weight loss goals? “Start now,” encourages one fitness guru. Kelsey Rose is a fitness trainer who has hundreds of thousands of followers on social media. In one of her first posts of the year, she reveals “how to transform your body in 2025” by doing three simple things. “Re-Align in 2025 — let’s make this your best year Yet! And I’m here to help,” she writes.


Join Her Program

Before she goes into detail, she explains that if “you’re ready to feel your strongest, leanest, and most confident self,” you should consider joining her 7-Day Power Reset (Jan 6th) followed by an 8-week re-align program (Jan 13th). “We’re focusing on strength, Pilates, and nutrition to help you hit your goals. Here’s exactly how we’re making it happen step by step,” she writes in her post.

Mix Strength Training and Pilates

First, mix strength with Pilates workouts 3 to 5 times a week. “This combination is the secret sauce for building lean muscle while staying mobile and injury-free. Strength training helps you sculpt and tone, while Pilates improves flexibility and strengthens stabilizing muscles. Plus, incorporating daily deep core work will tighten your waistline, flatten your tummy, and give you that strong, balanced core we all love,” she says.

RELATED: This Coach Lost 100 Pounds Without Dieting by Focusing on These 4 Basic Rules

Then, Walk for 15 to 30 Minutes

“After every strength or Pilates session, set aside 15-30 minutes for walking,” she says. “This isn’t just about burning extra calories—it’s about keeping your body in fat-burning mode while improving recovery. Pair that with hitting 10k steps daily to keep your metabolism thriving and your energy high throughout the day. Small actions = BIG results.”

RELATED:12-3-30 Walking Method: 20 Proven Tips to Lose Weight Faster

Nail Your Nutrition

And last but not least, focus on nutrition. “You can’t out-train a poor diet—so let’s focus on hitting 30g of protein per meal to fuel muscle recovery, support fat loss, and keep you full for longer. Minimize sugar intake to stop cravings in their tracks and prevent energy crashes. Remember: abs are made in the kitchen, and this step will truly set you apart,” she says.

Her Program Is Sustainable

“This January, our challenges will guide you every step of the way with tailored workouts, mindfulness routines, and recipes designed to make these habits sustainable and fun. Don’t wait to start—your future self will thank you! Xx,” she concludes.

RELATED: 4 Strength Moves to Transform Your Body in 30 Days, Says Expert

You Can Also Try Her 15-Minute Workout

In another post, she unveils her 15-minute walking workout. “This is your sign to STOP skipping your post-workout cardio and squeeze in a quick 15-minute treadmill workout for best results!!💦✨ It’s easy to feel like cardio needs to be a long, intense session to matter, but even a short burst after strength training can make a big impact,” she says.

It Helps Burn Fat, Increase Endurance, and Rev Metabolism

“By adding just 15 minutes on the treadmill, you can boost fat burn, increase endurance, and rev up your metabolism—all without draining yourself. Cardio is also a great way to wind down, reset, and give your body some extra love post-workout,” she says.

Here Is the 15 Minute Workout

“My Cheat Code Treadmill Series,” she says.

  1. 5 min steady walk at incline 8, speed 3.0—get the blood flowing!
  2. 5 min intervals: alternate 30-sec fast run (speed 6.0-8.0) + 30-sec walk (speed 3.0) to elevate your heart rate and maximize calorie burn
  3. 5 min cool down with incline 5, speed 3.0—ease into a steady pace and let your body relax.

RELATED: Build Lean Muscle Fast With These 9 Dietitian-Proven Protein Switches

Do It After Your Regular Workout

Do it after your regular workout, she recommends. “Just 15 minutes, and you’re done! Try it out as a finisher for your next workout and see how it feels to add this extra boost. Let’s make cardio simple and effective!” she says. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss these 3 Simple Stretches Made This Coach More Flexible in 2 Weeks.

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Esther da Costa is showing off her flat abs – and revealing details about the workout responsible for them. In a new social media post the fitness influencer and founder of Esther Marie Yoga flaunts her amazing body while unveiling her “beginner friendly total tone” workout. “This routine targets and tones the entire body especially the shoulders , glutes and core!” she write. “And it’s LESS than 20 minutes.” What exercises does she do and what other health habits are responsible for her fantastic figure? Here is everything you need to know.


The Workout Is Low Impact and Involves “Small But Powerful Movements”

“Low impact small but powerful movements are suitable and effective in my opinion for all levels / abilities,” Esther explains in the post, adding that “movements like this that are gentle, strengthening and toning are GREAT for restarting your fitness journey after time out.” She adds that the workout is great “If you’re kick starting your fitness journey , getting over a cold or restarting your fitness.”

Beginner Friendly Rotal Tone Workout

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Here is the workout:

  • Wide yogi squat: Push “weight into heels and use your core,” she says.
  • Side lying elevated feet clam shell: “Tone the inner and outer hip and improve mobility drill,” she explains.
  • Single leg bridge lift, with twist tuck: The“core glutes and pelvis stability targeted with this one exercise,” she says.
  • Kneeling shoulder push ups: “Honestly these transformed my shoulder strength stability and upper back muscles,” she explains.
  • Lying toe dips: “Showing two different versions here one with more support taken hand back on to move onto too much,” she says. “You feel stable strong with the hand out to the side.” Then, adding on, “this time [do the exercise] with both hands supporting the head.”

Related: I Lost 25 Pounds by Doing These 3 Things

Tips for the Workout

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She also offers the following tips for the workout:

  • Do each one of these exercises for 30 seconds
  • Take a rest whenever needed
  • Move slowly and with control
  • Breathe with the movement ,make the exhale heard
  • Move with love for your body.

Eating Disorder Issues

Esther battled an eating disorder, which is how she started her fitness journey. “I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa just before I turned 18 after an attempted suicide. Was I worried about my weight? No!!! I was feeling so low, incredibly lost and wanted to give up on life,” she said in a post, explaining that “eating disorders are not about food, wanting to look a certain way, wanting to be a certain size, to have a six pack, to be thin.”

Yoga Helps Her Relieve Stress

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On her website Ester explains that she discovered yoga in 2016 “during a time in my life of work related stress and intense anxiety,” she says. “I had been practicing mindfulness before 2016 and knew it helped me, but yoga I always thought wasn’t for me. At the time I liked HIIT exercise and was an avid gym bunny, but after tearing my knee and achilles heel in 6 months I took advice from physic and started yoga from home. I started practicing from home and have always predominately had a home yoga practice rather than class attended. Self practice eases my monkey mind, silences my inner critic and settles and soothes me from within,” she adds. Is has also strengthened her body.

Related: I Lost 100 Pounds at Home Before Even Getting Into a Gym. Here’s How to Start.

She Meditates

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Esther also meditates. “I’m not trying to create a whole new style of meditation. I’m trying to make meditation more accessible to as many people as I can,” she explains in a post. “In my experience with meditation, I found the posture away from the wall, straight back, always seated really hard due to my chronic pain.” She recommends the following posture options.

  • Seated with your back against the wall with support
  • Seated on a block to elevate the hips
  • Seated back against the wall to support your back and a cushion under under the legs
  • Reclined resting legs up the wall

💪🔥Body Booster: Low impact workouts can be just as effective at burning fat and building muscle as higher intensity workouts.

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Recently, “lazy girl” workouts have been all the rage on social media. What is a lazy workout anyway? Tessa Benz, a social media influencer who specializes in lazy girl workouts, explains that “lazy girl” is “a person who listens to their body, unwilling to sacrifice their well-being for the perception of strength but instead chooses grace and love to honor their journey while simultaneously finding small yet substantial ways to grow in connection with oneself,” in one of her viral TikTok clips. It can also mean “a person who rejects exercise as a form of punishment and embraces movement as an opportunity to journey towards new levels of strength, discipline, perseverance, bravery, power, resilience, respect,” or “a person unwilling to work or use energy unnecessarily and positions themselves on their side rather than upright.” Here are 15 “lazy-friendly” ways you can exercise at home, according to experts and influencers.


Do This Lying Down Workout with Dumbbells

@justmetessab

Sometimes we feel lazy and unmotivated, and that’s okay. Exercise can be a good tool to help you feel connected and boost your energy. This is a perfect beginner workout routines for women you can do at home with a couple dumbbells. Girls, working out doesn’t have to be so complicated. Try this workout routine, listen to your body and if you like it, go to my bio, subscribe to my email list and keep an eye out for my Lazy Girl Workout calendar 😉 #lazygirlworkouts #lazygirl #lazygirlworkoutchallenge #lazygirlworkouttip #beginnerworkoutforwomen #beginnerworkoutroutine #beginnerworkoutprogram

Don’t feel like standing up? Benz suggests doing a light workout on the ground with a pair of dumbbells. Lying down, she demonstrates a few moves, including pullovers, bridge walks, butterfly crunches, chest presses, toe taps, and clamshells. She recommends 10 to 20 reps and 1 to 3 rounds.

Or, Stay in Bed and Do This Ab Workout

@nextlvlbody

7-min in Bed Ab Workout for Lazy Girls #workoutmotivation #fitnessmotivation #fittok #fyp

Don’t feel like getting out of bed? Using your mattress to do ab work will add a little resistance and keep you super comfy. This 7-minute in-bed ab workout includes a variety of exercises, like

Do This Glute Workout on the Floor

@justmetessab

Save this one to FIRE up the Glutes without leaving your side 👌🏽😉 I love incorporating this booty combo on my leg days but this is a perfect little something to do on a lazy day/rest day for that added toning and instant booty lift 🔥 #workoutideasforbeginners #workoutideasforwomen #workoutsformoms #workoutfromhome #workoutsforbusywomen #workoutforbusywomen #workoutideas #workoutsforbusymoms #lazygirlworkout #lazygirls #lazyday #bootyworkou

Benz shared a lazy but effective on-the-floor workout to “FIRE up the Glutes without leaving your side,” she writes in the TikTok post. “I love incorporating this booty combo on my leg days but this is a perfect little something to do on a lazy day/rest day for that added toning and instant booty lift.”

Do This Couch Workout While Watching TV

Sara Haley, American Council on Exercise (ACE) certified trainer and instructor, tells Body Network that her “Tabata inspired” couch workouts can be done while watching TV. “It’s a great fat-burning workout using just your body weight and your couch!” she adds in an Instagram post, demonstrating the moves.

Power Up Your Nintendo

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Did you know that you can play video games and burn calories? Wii Fit video games are the perfect way to get a light workout in, says Haley. From dancing and martial arts to walking workouts, Nintendo offers a variety of choices.

RELATED: I Lost 10 Pounds in 4 Weeks on the Carnivore Diet

Do Some Cozy Cardio

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“Cozy cardio” is another fitness trend worth checking out. “Walk/jog in place or use a walking pad whenever you watch TV,” suggests Haley.

Here’s a Bed Workout for When You Wake Up or Right Before Slumber

Haley is all about her bed workout. “Have a quick workout you do regularly when you get up or go to bed,” she says. One of the moves? Use the side of your bed to do push-ups.

Do Some Lazy Girl Pilates

@natalieroseuk

Lazy girl pilates is my fav for the weekend. Hit + for workouts & tips #pilatesring #lazygirlworkout #workouttips #foryou

“Lazy girl pilates is my fav for the weekend,” exclaims Natalie Roseuk in her viral video. “This magic circle Pilates variation will sculpt your inner thighs, strengthen your core & define your shoulders all in one.

Invest in a Mini Treadmill

@emmafituk_

cosy cardio >>>> this is your sign to romanticise movement🥰☁️🧘🏼‍♀️💗🧸 Put your favourite gym outfit/ pyjamas/ cosy clothes on, light some candles, make yourself a hot drink, put a feel good film on and do some movement in the comfort of your own home!! 🫶🏼 Cozy cardio is one example of a very much needed mindset shift: from thinking exercise always has to be sweating your ass off in the gym, getting your heart rate up in a busy gym with harsh lighting and loud music 👉🏼 to honouring that exercise can be whatever feels good to you! Exercise isn’t only good for building muscle/ burning calories it’s also such a good stress relief and endorphin boost!! It’s a form of self-care🥰 #hotgirlwalks are one of the bestttttt ways to increase your energy expenditure (walking is SO underrated for fat loss) but even if you don’t have a walking pad at home- you can create a similar vibe doing some yoga, Pilates, watching a YouTube workout / dance workout !! I’ve definitely been prioritising wellness over intensity and listening to my body more. Sometimes I just don’t fancy doing a heavy weight sesh but setting up a vibe like this 👆🏼 (watching the grinch, christmas tree up, candles, a hot drink and little Bella getting involved 🐱😭🫶🏼) means I’m still getting in my steps, I’m staying active but it’s also a fun cute and cosy activity which makes me feel good!!!! let me know if you’re getting in with the cosy cardio club 🤝🏼🧸💅🏼 #cosy #cosycardio #cardio #fyp #trend #homeworkout #cosyvibes #romanticiseyourlife #cosyhome #christmas #walkingpad #treadmill #cardioworkout #homeworkouts #selflove #selflovejourney #exerciseismedicine #fitnessmotivation #motivation #fitnessgirl #hometraining #onlinecoach #trainingtips #foryou #easyworkout

Lots of “cozy cardio” devotees swear by mini, portable treadmills. Move them around your house and get your steps in while watching television.

Do Family Fitness Challenges

Want to burn calories while spending quality time with the family? Haley recommends family fitness challenges. On her Instagram account, she offers five fun fitness challenges to do with your kids:

1️⃣ Who can hold a wall squat the longest

2️⃣ Who can jump rope for 30 seconds without missing

3️⃣ Who can do a handstand (then add straddling your legs, etc.)

4️⃣ Who can get off the floor without using their hands

5️⃣ Dance contest - who can make Mom laugh the most

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Invest in an Under-the-Desk Elliptical

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No more using work as an excuse to skip your workout. Buy an under-desk elliptical, like the Cubii Move, a $199 portable machine that you can put under your desk.

Do Some Stair Sprints

Do you have stairs in your house? Get your heartbeat up and burn calories fast. “Run up the stairs or do a circuit between chores,” Halsey suggests.

Do This Desk Workout

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Sitting at your desk all day? You can do these exercises while working in your home office. It includes leg lifts.

Game on the Mini Treadmill

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The Gaming + Cardio combo has my heart!🥹💚😍 - #cozycardio #treadmillgaming #fortnite #treadmillworkout #gamingcardio #gamergirl #exercise #gamingfitness #fortnitestreamer

Are you a gamer? Presh, a gamer, demonstrates how you can make the time go by so much faster by gaming while you get your steps in.

Jump, Jump

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Jumping on a mini trampoline is a great workout. And you can do it while watching television. Adding a spring to your step can help you get into shape faster. A NASA study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology claims that rebounding exercise is 68 percent more efficient than jogging. As far as calories burned, a study by the American Council on Exercise found that mini trampoline workouts effectively burn an average of 12.4 calories per minute for men and 9.4 calories per minute for women. According to a 2016 in the Journal of Sport and Health Science trampoline jumping also helps with bone density and strength.

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Think you're getting enough protein? Many of us don't, and the signs aren't always obvious. In this revealing countdown, we'll explore ten increasingly important signs of protein deficiency, starting with subtle hints and building up to serious warning signals that demand attention.

Dr. Ken Berry, a family physician with over 20 years of clinical experience, brings crucial insights about protein deficiency that could transform your health. As he explains, "There are sources of information out there that will tell you that eating too much protein is bad for you... In fact, nothing could be further from the truth." Join us as we count down these essential warning signs that could help you identify and correct this common deficiency.

Sleep Disruptions – The Surprising Sign

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The countdown begins with an unexpected connection. Dr. Berry shares his own surprise at this finding: "When I was doing the research for this video, I did not know that a protein deficiency can lead to insomnia, but it's actually quite well known in the sleep literature," he says in his video post.

Mood Changes

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Your protein intake might be affecting your emotional well-being more than you realize. As Dr. Berry notes, "If you're always down in the dumps, you always have a negative mood, this is actually a sign of protein deficiency."

Unusual Cravings and Hunger

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Those persistent cravings aren't random. Dr. Berry explains, "Your body's looking for a very short list of nutrients in your diet. It's looking for amino acids that come from protein... If you're not getting enough protein in your diet, then your body is going to increase your hunger and it's going to make you have these weird cravings trying to get the particular amino acid or protein molecule that it's looking for."

Brittle Hair, Nails, and Skin Issues

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Physical appearance often reflects internal nutrition. Dr. Berry warns, "If your skin is dry and flaky and very thin, if your nails break very easily or they flake up very easily, if your hair's brittle and breaks, if you're having hair loss for no apparent reason, these are all signs of protein deficiency."

Slow-Healing Wounds

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Notice how long it takes for cuts and scrapes to heal? Dr. Berry points out, "If you've been eating low protein for years or decades, then you've gotten used to how long it takes for your wounds to heal, so you may not recognize your wound healing as slow, so maybe ask some friends and relatives how long it takes for a scrape or a cut or an abrasion to heal."

Frequent Infections

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Your immune system needs protein to function properly. Dr. Berry explains, "If you have frequent upper respiratory infections or frequent bladder infections or frequent skin infections... Your immune system has to have a lot of protein in order to fight off infections, whether we're talking about bacterial infections or viral infections."

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Stunted Growth in Children

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For children, protein deficiency can have lasting consequences. "Stunning growth is almost always due, at least in part to a protein deficiency," Dr. Berry emphasizes. "The child just not getting enough protein... if you want your child to grow up to be tall and strong and beautiful and intelligent, they've got to get enough protein in their diet."

Muscle Loss

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Muscle health is a crucial indicator. Dr. Berry states, "A very common sign of protein deficiency is muscle loss or the inability to gain muscle. This is very common in the elderly. As they don't eat enough protein, they lose their muscle mass. In some athletes, if they're not eating enough protein, they work out really hard and they don't gain muscle at all."

Decreased Bone Strength

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This sign challenges common misconceptions. Dr. Berry explains, "Most people think bones are made of calcium. They're actually made of protein with a calcium atom stuck into the matrix of the protein. Your bones are all protein, and if you're not eating enough protein, your body will not be able to keep your bones strong."

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Severe Edema

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In advanced cases, protein deficiency can lead to visible swelling. Dr. Berry warns, "If you have a severe terrible protein deficiency, you can actually develop edema or swelling in your ankles and feet. This is kind of an end stage sign when you've been protein deficient for so long that your body's about to give up."

Expert Recommendations: Getting Enough Protein

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Dr. Berry recommends focusing on whole food sources: "The best sources for protein that I recommend are meat, fish, eggs, and cheese." He specifically notes, "Never ever do you need a protein shake or a protein bar or a protein powder. Those are usually wind up being carbohydrate shakes in bars and powders."

For optimal intake, he advises "two grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, or if you're in the United States, then one gram of protein per pound of body weight." He emphasizes that this isn't excessive: "Protein's good for your kidneys, protein's good for your bones. Protein is good for every other part of you."


Special attention should be paid to at-risk groups: elderly individuals who might default to simple carbohydrates, women (especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding), and growing children who might prefer snacks over protein-rich foods. And if you enjoyed this article, don't missthese 8 High-Protein Foods with Nearly Zero Calories That Melt Fat

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Are you struggling to lose weight in perimenopause? Just because you are over 40 doesn’t mean that achieving your body goals is impossible. Trish Koeslag is a women’s nutrition and fitness coach whose mission is to help women over 40 simplify macros and movement to lose weight. In a new social media post, she unveils her weight loss secrets through tips. “10 proven diet tips to lose 15 pounds if you’re in perimenopause,” she writes. “Are you ready to make this the year where you put yourself first? If the answer is ‘hell yes’ then LFG.”

Calculate Your Macros

Start by calculating your macros. Use a macro calculator “and follow your maintenance calories by tracking your food for 2 weeks (be honest!)” she writes.

Get Yourself in a Deficit

Next, get yourself in a deficit. “After 2 weeks of consistency use my macro calculator to create a 15% deficit if you haven’t seen any fat loss progress with your maintenance calories (progress looks like the scale dropping, inches dropping, clothes fitting better, energy improvements, strength in the gym…)” she continues.

Eat More Protein

Amp up your protein intake. “Aim for 30g of protein per meal and space out your meals every 3-4 hours,” she says. According to clinical trials, consuming more protein than the recommended dietary allowance not only reduces body weight (BW), but also enhances body composition by decreasing fat mass while preserving fat-free mass (FFM) in both low-calorie and standard-calorie diets.

Eat Whole Foods 90 Percent of the Time

Trish recommends staying away from processed foods and filling your plate with clean, nutritious options – most of the time. “Choose 90% whole foods - add lots of veggies to your meals (half your plate)” she writes.

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Hydrate

Next, hydrate. “Drink 3L of water + electrolytes (I use LMNT)” she writes. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is essential for various reasons. Water helps eliminate waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature regular, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

Track Everything You Eat

Don’t forget to track everything you eat to keep yourself accountable. “Track your food in an app (eyeballing does not work, you’ll have to weigh your food in grams) - I have used my fitness pal, MM+ and Cronometer, any app will do,” she says.

Walk 10,000 Steps Per Day

Make sure to get your steps in. “Work your way up to 10K steps per day (get outside for a walk everyday)” she says. A 2018 study published in the journal Obesity found a link between walking 10,000 steps a day and weight loss and weight management. Other studies published by the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) in JAMA Neurology and in JAMA Internal Medicine also linked walking 10,000 steps a day to less dementia and less cardiovascular disease overall, with less heart disease, less heart failure and fewer strokes.

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Lift Weights

Strength training is also crucial for weight loss. “Start lifting weights: aim for 3 full body days or 4 days of 2 upper + 2 lower days,” she urges. According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

  • Develop strong bones
  • Manage your weight
  • Enhance your quality of life
  • Manage chronic conditions
  • Sharpen your thinking skills.

Get Enough Sleep

You also need to rest. “Sleep sleep sleep (this WILL make or break you)” she says. What are the health benefits of sleep? According to the Sleep Foundation, getting enough z’s is a mood booster, promotes heart health, regulates blood sugar, improves mental function, restores your immune system, helps relieve stress, and aids in weight loss.

Stay in Your Own Lane

Lastly, don’t pay attention to everyone else. “Stay in your own damn lane!! Who cares what everyone else is doing!” And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.

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Are you thinking about or getting ready to start taking a weight loss drug? There are many things you should know before you do, according to someone who has been successful on the jab. Chardae is a weight loss warrior and social media influencer who lost 100 pounds on Mounjaro, a weight loss drug similar to Ozempic. In a new social media post, she shares a handful of wisdom she has learned since her successful weight loss drug experience. “5 things I wish I knew before changing my life with Ozempic,” she writes in the post.

It’s Close to Magic

The first thing you should know? “It’s not magic, but it’s close,” she says. “You still have to make healthier choices, but Ozempic gives you that push to stay consistent. Pair it with strength training to build muscle and keep your metabolism thriving—it’s a game-changer!”

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Plan on Drinking Lots of Water

Next, plan on drinking lots of water. “Water = your new BFF. Staying hydrated is non-negotiable. If you’re not sipping throughout the day, you might feel drained or dizzy. A cute water bottle makes it easier to hit those hydration goals!” she writes.

Food Noise Will Quiet Down

“The silence is real,” she continues. “Food noise (aka those constant cravings and obsessing over snacks) becomes a thing of the past. Suddenly, you’re eating because you’re hungry, not because you’re bored or emotional. It’s such a freeing feeling!”

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You Need to Eat Lots of Protein

Protein is EVERYTHING,” is the fourth thing to know. “With Ozempic helping you eat less, it’s so important to make every bite count. Protein fuels your strength training, keeps you full longer, and supports your overall glow-up. Think lean meats, eggs, Greek yogurt, or plant-based options—it’s the MVP of your meals!” she writes.

Don’t Forget About Self-Care

Lastly, self-care is a must. “This journey isn’t just about losing weight; it’s about feeling amazing inside and out. Skincare, strength training, and celebrating those small wins all help build confidence and keep you motivated,” she writes.

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Be Patient

And, be patient. “Starting Ozempic? Take it one day at a time, babe—you’re going to feel like a whole new you!” she concludes the post.

She Also Offers Tips on How to “Slay” Your Journey

In another post she offers “3 tips to slay your journey” on Ozempic. “I’m almost 100 lbs down on my GLP-1 journey, and let me tell you—it’s not just about the weight. It’s about the freedom from food noise, the confidence in my skin, and the energy to live life on my terms. You deserve to feel this good too, and I’m here to tell you—it’s 100% possible,” she writes.

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Get Your Mind Right

The first tip? Get your mind right. “This journey starts in your head before it ever shows up in your body. Believe in YOU,” she writes.

Build a Routine You Love

Next tip? Build a routine you love. “Protein-packed meals, strength training, and a little self-care = my holy grail combo,” she reveals.

Be Consistent, Not Perfect

Her last tip is to be consistent, not perfect. “Progress beats perfection every single time. Show up for yourself, even if it’s just one small step a day,” she writes. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss20 Incredible Ozempic Success Stories of All Time.