Lower Body Secrets: 5 Tips for a Sexy & Toned Lower Body

Most women, regardless of age and body-type, are unhappy with certain areas of their lower body. Complaints and problems range from “too fat and heavy” to “too thin and un-shapely”. And even women who are pretty happy with their leg, butt, hip and thigh zones will also admit to wanting just a bit more enhancement in one or two specific lower-body areas.

These five tips will help you no matter where you are starting from and no matter what your primary goals are for your lower body trouble spots.

1 – Whichever types of resistance exercises you choose (you already know I prefer – and strongly recommend body-weight exercises and workouts) – just be sure to move slowly and control your tempo throughout the entire range of motion. Focus on breathing throughout each exercise. This will help you stay focused and ‘tuned-in’.

2 – If your main goal to lose body-fat and excess weight – then you must go beyond just “eating healthy”. You want to have an idea of the number of calories you consume daily. It’s simple math – avoid it at your peril. You don’t want to drive yourself nuts here – you just want to know what ‘zone’ your daily caloric intake is in. From there, you can make proper adjustments if needed.

3 – Incorporate a regular stretching program in your weekly fitness schedule. Doesn’t mater what ’style’ – it can be yoga or pilates based – or even a straightforward, ‘blue-collar’ style like my Optimum Flexibility dvd program. But you want to keep your lower body flexible to avoid joint & muscle injuries, speed up recuperation and recovery between workout sessions – and allow you to be at the top of your game – no matter what your game might be. The point I’m trying to make here is – flexibility is often neglected in most people’s fitness programs. But the truth is – it’s an essential element which shouldn’t be left out.

4 – If your goal is to gain healthy weight and build up some sexy, lower-body curves – then be mindful of not over-doing your cardio/aerobic exercise. If gaining some body weight is your top goal – then 10 to 15 minutes of heart-pumping cardio 3 to 5 times per week is ideal for overall health and fitness purposes. You don’t need 50 minutes of aerobic exercise 7 days per week – as that will work against your main goal of healthy weight gain.

5 – (My Personal Favorite) Make Love/Have Great Sex: I’m not talking about trashy, immature promiscuity here. I’m referring to mature and safe sex (and often . Creative, healthy sex should include good doses of physical exertion and full-body muscle stimulation – especially from the lower body and core muscles. So get your sweet lover and get busy loving. A loved body is a sexy body… Yeah baby.

Bonus Tips: Here are 2 bonus tips for a better looking, and feeling, lower-body:

A – If you’ve never had a deep-tissue massage before – I would suggest you try it – or something like it. If you are active in fitness and/or sports – there is nothing like being worked on by a professional massage therapist while you get to completely relax. This is great for keeping your muscles and connective tissue healthy and flexible – in addition to a host of other benefits.

B – Most women already know this – but I’ll say it anyway… A good, natural moisturizer always makes the skin look better. Dry, scaly legs and thighs just don’t have that ‘appeal’ – if you know what I mean. If you have a natural moisturizer you like using – please mention it below in the comment section.

I hope you enjoyed these 5 lower body tips (plus 2 bonus tips). If you have any comments or thoughts – please feel free to post them below.

Your trainer for life – your trainer forever,

Joey Atlas

Body-weight Leg Workout for Women; 4 Lower-Body Exercises

In this lower body exercise video, I guide you through a combo sequence of four body-weight exercises which target the legs, glutes and thighs. These will also get the mid and lower back working as well. This mini-workout can be done as a stand alone exercise routine – or you can combine it with the other free lower body exercises on this website – or in my complete, home and travel exercise programs for purchase (e-manuals,dvds, etc…)

1 – Double Leg, Hamstring Curls

Lying down on a mat or soft surface, facing up – place your heels and calves on top of an exercise ball (55cm or 65cm is ideal). Arms on the ground at your sides. Lift your hips off the ground by pushing your heels and calves into the ball. That is your starting position. Then curl your heels in toward your hamstrings, while pushing your hips toward the sky. Stop when the bottom of your feet are on top of the ball. Then slowly return the the starting position.

2 – Double Leg, Knee-Ups

Get onto your hands and knees – on an exercise mat or soft surface. Bring your toes forward. Then slowly lift your knees off the ground and get your glutes up toward the sky – so your legs are almost fully straightened. Then slowly return to the start position – lightly touching your knees to the ground.

3 – Double Sided Hip-Extensions

Lying down face-up now. Bend your knees and point your toes upward – so your heels are the only part of your feet touching the floor or mat. Push your heels into the ground and lift your hips toward the sky. Give a slight pause at the top. Then slowly lower your hips to touch the mat. Breath out on the way up (as you exert) and breath in on the way down (as you relax).

4 – Exercise Ball Squats

Place an exercise ball (size 55cm – 65cm) against a wall and then lean against it with your lower back area. With your feet shoulder width apart – slowly squat down as the ball rolls up toward your upper back/shoulder blade area. Pause for a second or two – then slowly return to the top position, keeping a slight bend in the knees at the top. Breath in going down – breath out going up.

If going through this body-weight exercise circuit is too easy – try it a second and third time. You can also add 5 or 10 repetitions to each set for a longer exercise sessions and a more intense challenge.

As always – I remind you to get your doctor’s medical clearance for exercise before starting from scratch – or if you are unsure about your own physical ability.

After you’ve tried the workout – please post your feedback and comments below – and then, please do share this with anyone else you know who can benefit from this kind of helpful fitness information.

Your trainer,

Joey Atlas

This Slim In 6 Review is entirely based on feedback from clients I’ve worked with over the past 5 years – and information from the Slim in 6 website.

I’ll cut right to the chase here… Some women have told me they got the body enhancing results they wanted – and others told me they have not.

This doesn’t surprise me – as this is pretty typical. That being said – I can assure you this… knowing of Debbie Sieber’s personal story – and professional history – I’m willing to bet the program is a well rounded – properly targeted routine.

It’s also safe to say – the big bosses at Product Partners (the parent company of BeachBody; which markets the Slim In 6 program – along with several others) don’t seem like the kind of business people to risk their reputation on trashy fitness products. So, there is surely a level of quality and integrity that has gone into the program.

Is every woman who buys the program thrilled with it? No – you can never make everyone happy. It simply goes with the territory… This is the same thing with my programs – There will always be some people who can’t be satisfied.

So – what do you get with the Slim In 6 package?

1 – A main DVD with 3 programs on it.

2 – Several tracking tools.

3 – 2 bonus DVDs

4 – A 6-Day diet plan

5 – A resistance band

The program comes with a 6-week money back guarantee – for a price of $72.80 (includes s & h)

So – Is it worth it?

There’s only one way for you to find out. Buy it – go all out with it for 5 weeks – and if you are not happy with the program in that short period of time – Return the package for your refund.

I was never crazy about any fitness or weight loss product with a short money-back guarantee policy. This is the main reason I always offer a One-Year ‘Sexy Results’ Guarantee period on all my DVDs…

In the real world – 5 or 6 weeks simply isn’t enough to really test out any program. And before you know it – the time has gone by – and you can’t get a refund after you’ve had a chance to be on the program for a decent amout of time, which usually goes beyond 6 weeks…

And – in addition to that – my laser targeted – 2-DVD set called ‘The Ultimate Leg, Butt, Hip & Thigh Makeover’ can be shipped straight to your doorstep – no matter which country you live in for only $39.97 plus shipping. And yes – you have a full 12 months to see incredibly stunning results, right in the privacy of your own home – or you just send me back the dvds and get your money back.

No questions asked. All I ask is that you send me your incredible success story, by email, one you are satisfied with the dramatic improvements of your body.

Read this page below – to see what the ULBHTM can do for you…

Click => Ultimate Leg, Butt, Hip and Thigh Makeover

Be sure to hurry – as the 50% Off Special is almost sold out…

Joey Atlas – M.S., Exercise Physiology

Womens’ Fitness Interview: Sexy Results Doing Fitness at Home

When it comes to effective home fitness for women, the UK seems to have a soft spot for Joey Atlas. In this insightful audio interview – a UK ‘real woman’, Rachel Goodall – tells her story of ups and downs and how she finally ’stumbled’ upon her true, body (and life) enhancing fitness answer… Click the triangular ‘play’ button and be ready for some VERY good stuff…

Or – go to the ‘Home’ page to see everything you get, first….

Don’t Be Like Everybody Else… Be You, Be Fit, Be Sexy!

Joey Atlas

PS – Did you enjoy this interview? I’m sure you know someone else who will enjoy it as well. So, please click the ‘Share This’ thingy below – and share it – or simply email this page link to them…. Thanks!!

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In this free, 15 minute audio interview – You get to eavesdrop on a direct phone call I held with one of the few ‘Fitness for Women’ experts, who I trust, and trade fitness secrets with.

You can listen right here by clicking on the triangular ‘play’ button:

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Your trainer,

Joey Atlas

Fat Loss Secrets: Siobhan’s Story of Miraculous Fat Loss

– submitted by Siobhan Callaghan

I was in absolute terrible condition for my age! After having my fourth child I was so busy about home life, taking care of the kids and everyone else – I just put myself last and let myself go.

My heaviest weight was 200lbs. I suffered from panic attacks low self esteem, constant headaches, fatigue and I had awful back ache, with falling arches in my feet as well.

Sadly, the only thing good was my cholesterol levels were fine!

I hate to admit it but emotionally I was crushed. I was always the high-spirited ‘’joker’’ of the group, the one who seemed to make others happy. I always knew people cared for me but they also (I feel), didn’t look up to me or I suppose maybe even didn’t respect me.

Siobhan at 200lbs, Before Weight Loss

I hated shopping because I could never find anything that would fit me properly and I always hated any special occasions that I would have to dress up for because I could only wear clothes that were made for women in their 50’s!

There were always tears to be shed…

But at the end of last April I went out on a friends birthday party with a bunch of girls and got the kick in the butt that I needed!

Siobhan at 125lbs, After Fat Loss

There I was among other women my age, who had children too, and well… embarrassingly I WAS the biggest girl there and the most dootsy dressed. The only thing I could think of that night was why and how have I done this to myself??

Siobhan at 200lbs, Before Weight Loss

I thought that I too deserve to look and feel good, feel confident and sexy and most important to be and look as young as I was…. I was just going to have take the time for myself which I never did before, realizing that it wasn’t or wouldn’t be selfish for me to it. I would only be selfish by continuing to let myself get so far out of shape and unhealthy.

There was only me that made the mistake and only me that could fix it now.

The first thing I did was a simple, yet focused, week of healthy, controlled eating. I have to say it did help get rid of all the sugar and salt cravings. When the week was over I was stronger inside and more determined and I knew that this was something I really wanted to do, to take control.

I didn’t join any weight watcher clubs, I just stuck to fruit and veggies and chicken and started to buy wholegrain bread and pasta/rice and I bought myself a skipping rope! I was fairly new to the internet (and still am!) and just started to Google anything and everything to do with losing weight or exercises.

As my hips were the biggest part of me I Googled hip & bum exercises and that’s when I first came across my life support!–JOEY ATLAS!

Siobhan at 125lbs, After Fat Loss

There it was… a free download sample of exercises – and I signed up for his free e-newsletter which educated me and I just knew this man was talking sense and in plain old fashioned English with no big health or fitness words that I didn’t understand.

The best thing was, after doing my jump rope I always did the free exercises from Joey and you know, I could see results which made me want more. I was hooked – and Joey earned my trust.

I was so delighted to order his program – I knew it was just meant for me! I was like a kid waiting on Santa after that!

When I did my first session well what can I say I couldn’t do it.. that’s how unfit I was…

My whole body was shaking and nerves twitching everywhere that I could only do maybe 4 or 5 repetitions on each exercise! And as for the next day well it hurt (in a good way) and the day after that, too! I knew this would be the thing that worked for me. Even though it was a challenging start.

Siobhan at 200lbs, Before Weight Loss

But as Joey told me on the DVD to “do what you can and that it will get easier”, well those words of encouragement really persuaded me to stick with it and of course he was right..it did get easier and I did do more and I got results!

Joeys plan is very easy to stick to and all the exercises can be done almost anywhere and as a busy mum of 4 kids, I didn’t have to leave the house to see to myself and get my workouts in!

More importantly I had no expensive equipment to buy which was an added bonus. The DVDs are very easy to follow, Joey makes you feel that he’s right there with you step by step and with a ‘no music’ background, I found it much easier to stay focused, get into the exercises and I suppose, get them right.

Siobhan at 125lbs, After Fat Loss

My current weight is now 125lbs and I’m wearing a dress size (UK) 8/10. I had a wedding about a month ago and bought a USA dress size 4! WooHoo!!

I hadn’t wore a dress since my wedding dress nearly ten years ago and I went from white to black! that’s the dress in my after pics which I did pose for because now I can!! LOL!

Beforehand I always hid behind people in pics which now I wish I didn’t because I would have had great before pics! But nonetheless – you can still see how bad I was.

Its great; now I can almost buy anything I want to wear as long as its not too pricey and not too bare cos even though I’m “half the woman I used to be”, I am so used at covering up myself but I’ll get over that hurdle too!

I want to do more now, get in better shape & go out shopping more! I feel renewed!!

My physical and emotional energy levels are much better now and I’m always up for new challenges and fun things!

I feel that my personal success has made me stronger as a wife, mom and friend – and I have far more confidence in what I can do, not just emotionally but physically.

I have learned that it is important to start to love and and take care of myself and not just others, I need to be confident to make my kids confident, I need to be aware to make my kids aware, I need to be active to make my kids active, I need to be motivated to make my kids motivated and I need to care about myself to make my kids care about themselves, I am trying to educate them that it is important to be fit and healthy and that it can be very fun doing it!

The feed back from others is mostly good. A lot of people don’t recognize me anymore which can be funny! Then you get some saying ah you’ve done enough now you look brilliant so Stop!

It can be hard for some to understand that I actually enjoy eating healthy and exercising, that its not “just to keep the the weight off” for superficial reaons, I just need it for my emotional stability!! I want it for my longevity and… ‘cos I enjoy it!!! that’s all!!

I was asked “was I taking anything” which actually insulted me and I thought well if that’s what a close friend thinks then what does everyone else think! So it knocked me back but again I pushed forward! I’ve learned that people can be jealous of others success and I had it mentioned to me a few times.

I also have learned that people can be inspired by others success and so encourages them to follow suit!

I feel in control of my life and health now, I know where the grass is greener! I wont let myself go like I did for so long, I don’t think I’ve ever been happier!

Now I always try to start my day off and get up an hour earlier than the kids to do my ulbhtm DVD, and like Joey advises, if you want your morning coffee then have it!

Joey has the best ’secret seven’ snack foods ever, and people who come in to my house and see the (natural) peanut butter jar look at me funny and say you ate that and lost weight??!! (Good job the don’t see my dark chocolate!!)

I make good, healthy food choices, and if I get even ten mins free I do a little cardio like skipping rope to up the metabolism and to boost my energy levels. I usually go for a 4 mile brisk walk weather permitting! And if I don’t get the time during the day to do my ulbhtm DVDs, I leave it till I get the kids to bed and do it then..

I feel that I’m now more the person on the outside that I have been on the inside for so long.. So I feel I’m freed from the suit or ’shield of armour’ and instead put the armour into my mind so that I’m stronger person now.

For all the women, and men, who feel they’ve let themselves down or are prisoner in their bodies, well… you’re not.. that’s all in your mind.

Take control of yourself, love yourself and your body.. ‘Cos if you don’t, who will??

Start by saying to yourself “I am in control of who I am and I am going to be happy.. I deserve to be happy..”

And when you control the thoughts in your mind you will control what you do with your body… what you feed it, how you use it, and you will come to realize that the effort is worth it and more importantly it is fun!

And if you have a bad day today, then don’t tell yourself ‘you’ve failed’ or that you can’t do it. Don’t give up hope, because every minute that lies ahead waiting for us is always a new one that we can start from, again.

The only way to encourage change is to think like a baby; you have got to be able to balance on your feet before you take your first steps and then you must learn to walk before you run and everyone stumbles and falls, but rise again and soon you will be fast on your feet…

- Siobhan Callaghan
Donegal
Ireland

You must admit – that is an awesomely inspiring story of positive change and leading by example. We would love to hear your thoughts about this. Your success, your challenges – just post below – because I would love to know…

Your trainer for life – your trainer forever,

Joey Atlas

fat loss for women

That’s ok, because I know my stuff and its my responsibility to get it into the hands of the people who need it the most. People like YOU…

So when I’m confronted by a bold, impartial, journalist who is interested in seeking the truth – I’m quite open, honest and cooperative in allowing him or her to ‘put my methods to the test’ and even share their results with the public at large…

Yes – I’m that confident and comfortable with my unique ‘methods’ being put under a microscope and ‘tested for the real world’…

I was recently contacted by a reporter for the The Arizona Republic Newspaper – Kristin Davis – and asked if I would give approval for her to put my programs to the test and publicize her progress and opinion.

I said “Absolutely!”

Now – you must keep in mind, Kristin is also a chat leader for the Republic’s Arizona “Moms Like Me” web site – AND she’s a key contributor to the EmpowHer(TM) website and community.

Talk about putting myself on the line??!!

Well – some time has passed and I thought it would be great to share what Kristin is doing and how her results will inspire you.

Here are her direct updates – [IMPORTANT] After you read her posts be sure to read the ‘Comments’ section *at the bottom* of both posts that is where the real juicy stuff is revealed, truly amazing… In the 2 ‘Comments’ sections she is asked very specific questions by other women…

Part 1) click here =>> http://www.EmpowHer.com/community/share/joey-atlas-says-i-can-get-rid-cellulite

Part 2) click here =>> http://www.EmpowHer.com/community/share/my-cellulite-disappearing

Feel free to chime in – and get involved in the conversation… And feel free to share this with anyone you wish.

See you there!

Your trainer for life – your trainer forever,

Joey Atlas

Resveratrol Supplement Hoax: The Evil Truth About Resveratrol

Every six months or so there’s a “new kid on the block” when it comes to the next “magic diet or health pill” – and just like the recent FTC/FDA bust on the much hyped Acai berry scam, every ‘new breakthrough pill’ scam fades off into the sunset – only to be quickly replaced by the next disappointing, money wasting “magic pill”… to satisfy the general public’s desire for the “easy way out” of living fit and eating right.

One of the current ‘new kids’ in the spotlight is Resveratrol – and I highlight today’s feature with a question asked, and answered, inside the private member area at my other site BestFitnessAdvice.com…

Here it is:

HI Joey,

I’m new to the forum, but a long-time dedicated and successful “student” of your fitness program!!! Thanks so much for all of your amazing info!!

I have a question for you….what is your opinion of the much-talked about “Resveritrol” that is being marketed as “THE” youth supplement, claiming to increase energy, erase wrinkles, improve muscle tone etc etc?? It’s pricey, but seems to be well-researched and has been covered by some well-respected people such as Oprah and Dr Oz, and CNN, Today show etc etc!! I trust your judgement and your HONEST opinion, so figured I’d get the scoop from you before I spend my hard-earned money!!!

Thanks much!
Soleil

Here’s my response:

Its the current ’scam/fad’ of the month.

Show me the actual video footage of this (not clever photos on websites created to sell this stuff) “has been covered by some well-respected people such as Oprah and Dr Oz, and CNN, Today show etc etc!!”

Don’t get ’sucked in’ by the clever sales story – Just like acai got taken down recently – this will be next.

There are no magic pills – or ‘newly discovered “shortcuts” – save your money – and do what you know works…

BTW – Thanks for your fantastic complements!!
Joey )

And Soleil’s reply:

Thanks Joey! LOL, exactly the response I expected…

I DO know better! Your program has been phenomenal in keeping this 41 year old fit and toned for more than a year now. I’m 5′7″ and 118 pounds! BUT…I have one little “spot” that I can never get perfect enough for my taste! I have a little “band” of “extra” at the top of my legs where they meet my butt!

It’s not unsightly or dimpled/cellulite, but is definitely a thicker “fatty area” that I can’t get rid of! I have faithfully used your program every other day for 1.5 years…no fail…no kidding!

It has produced amazing results for me, and truthfully I look better than many women half my age…but, alas, like many people, I’m greedy in wanting to have that “perfect’ body, LOL! If you have any more ideas or suggestions to help me with that one last spot, I’d be grateful…

Soleil

Good stuff huh?

Want more of the inside scoop on the soon to be next ‘has been’ fad diet & health supplement?

Here are two more links to help you learn the real deal about the hyped-up, scam-loaded Resveratrol supplement pills and powders:

Resveratrol Supplements Exposed

The Resveratrol Hoax: The Inside Scoop

Have some comments or thoughts about this post – click on ‘comment’ below – and let me know.

Your trainer for life – your trainer forever,

Joey Atlas

Awesome Fitness Interview: Listen to Joey Atlas Now for FREE

In this audio fitness interview conducted by Cassie Rohn, from the Sexy Living Society – I share some insightful, eye-opening and extremely helpful tips about your body, your optimal health and your total fitness – NO MATTER hold old you are – or what kind of shape you are currently in

Right now it’s free to listen to – so just click the triangle shaped play button and the interview will play automatically.

Enjoy the material and please pass it along to anyone you know who can benefit from hearing these words of wisdom. And feel free to leave your comments below. I’d love to hear your personal thoughts.

Your trainer for life – your trainer forever,

Joey Atlas

Mother Day 2009 – a Poem for Virginia Gennusa

Late last night – I wrote this half-sleepin’
But I think after readin’ you’ll frame it for keepin’

It was a miraculous day – Some would say heavenly
March 16th, 1970

5 minutes before midnight – you became a mother
And within 4 years you’d add another and another

With infant pneumonia – I tested your mettle
That would be your first sign – life would rarely be settle

Despite my bull-head, and off centered approach
You guided me right – like a tough loving coach

Can’t say you were perfect – heck nobody is
But you still worked your magic – like a natural wiz

I pushed you to the limits – doing some real stupid stuff
Like when the Private I’s rang the bell – Oh man that was rough

But its times like those that give me material for today
And helps us give meaning to this grand holiday

You taught us tradition through Italian food
So now when I cook – my kids are like “Dude!”

All boys Catholic high school – I thought I’d never forgive you
Looking back now – I realize you did actually have your wits with you

With your keen intuition and some old school ways
You raised some good kids – like that show, Happy Days

No more kidding around – all joking aside
Whatever I say to close – must be magnified

I did the best I could in this poem to you
As with my life – that’s what you did too

And your best wasn’t perfect – ‘cuz it didn’t have to be
Your ‘good enough’ was perfect for me

It got me this far – and I’m far from done yet
Bigger things to come? Oh yeah, you bet

So for all you’ve done – and everything you’ve been – there’s only one more thing to say
…and that’s “Mom, I love you, Happy Mother Day”.

Joey
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& if you’re a mom too – Happy Mother’s Day!!!

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