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Day 21 of EPIC | Leg Workout at Home [Dumbbell Complex]

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This workout is a challenge for the entire lower body including the quads, hamstrings, glutes and of course core is majorly involved. This workout is based on 2 sets each of a complex performed for 3 minutes (one complex for 4 minutes). Within each complex is 4 main exercises that we perform each for 10 reps, then move onto the next to complete 10 reps and so on. Once you complete all four exercises, you repeat if the time allows you for the entire duration! Your aim is to not drop the dumbbells however you can change hand position to having the dumbbells by your sides or in a front rack position etc. Ensure you perform at your own pace! You may go slightly faster or slower than me but ensure your form is πŸ‘ŒπŸΌπŸ‘ŒπŸΌπŸ‘ŒπŸΌπŸ‘ŒπŸΌ!! The weights I am using for your reference are 2 x 20lb. Below are the complexes we will work through (x 2 sets each with one minute rest in between each!) FRONT SQUAT ROMANIAN DEADLIFT SUMO SQUAT ALT REAR LUNGE LUNGE PIVOT LUNGE LUNGE (switch) CALF RAISES ...

3 Makeup Steps For Glowing Skin

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  I wear BB cream in Bisque Cold weather can wreak havoc on your complexion, leaving skin feeling dry, tight, flaky and just downright uncomfortable. But with the right winter makeup routine , a dull, lackluster complexion can look radiant and hydrated . From swapping out mattifying powders for hydrating liquid products and adding in anything that promises a luminious complexion , learn how to revamp your routine for the season in three steps below. STEP 1: Replace Mattifying Powders With Radiance-Boosting Liquids and Creams Set your loose powders and mineral makeup aside until summer because right now, your skin needs all of the moisture it can get. That means reaching for a hydrating primer to start and following up with a foundation or BB cream that will give your skin an instant pearly glow. I like the  TOUCH GLORIOUS hydrating face primer  and  BB FLAWLESS complexion enhancer.   STEP 2: Experiment With Sparkly Makeup If summer is all ab...

30 MIN PUMPING CARDIO WORKOUT | Full Body - No Equipment at Home

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  The timer will be on for 45 seconds of work the entire duration! * JUMPING JACKS * WALK OUT TO SIDE PLANKS * ALT HAND TO FLOOR SQUAT JUMPS * HEEL TAPS * SINGLE KNEE DRIVE JUMP * SINGLE KNEE DRIVE JUMP (switch) * SPEED WALK OUT * CROUCH TO PUSH UP * PLANK TO ALT FOOT TAP * SQUATS * ROTATE PUNCH * ALT LATERAL LUNGE * 3 POINT LUNGE * 3 POINT LUNGE (switch) * ALT LUNGE JUMPS * PUSH UP TO LADDER * SPRAWL * SOFT SQUAT JUMPS * CURTSEY TO X OVER CURTSEY * CURTSEY TO X OVER CURTSEY (switch) * LUNGE HAND TAP TO KNEE JUMP * LUNGE HAND TAP TO KNEE JUMP * SKIPPING * HANDS OFF BURPEES * SQUAT TO ALT FRONT LEG RAISE * DROP SQUAT * REVERSE ALT FOOT REACH * KICK THROUGHS * SUMO SQUAT TO TOES * ALT MARCHES (clap under) * PLANK TUCK TO PUSH UP * PLANK JACK * SKIER TO TOES * LUNGE PIVOTS * DEAD STOP MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS * HOLLOW TO V SIT TUCK * BICYCLES * STRAIGHT LEG BICYCLES * REVERSE CRUNCH * HIGH KNEES SKIP This is different from HIIT, you need rest in HIIT! Try to go at pace that suits you. Sl...

Pakistani Shish Kabobs

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Ingredients For the Spice Blend: 2 teaspoons  whole black peppercorns 1 1/2 teaspoons  whole coriander seed 1 teaspoon  whole cumin seed 2 whole cloves  2 whole bay leaves 2 teaspoons  sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon  cayenne pepper 3 teaspoons  kosher salt (if using table salt, use 1 1/2 teaspoons by volume) 1 teaspoon  amchur powder is green mango powder you can buy on Amazon you can sub for lemon juice For the Aromatics: 1 medium red onion, roughly chopped (about 6 ounces ) 2 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves (about 2 ounces) 4 medium cloves garlic, roughly chopped (about 3/4 ounce) 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, roughly chopped (about 3/4 ounce) 1 to 4 green Thai bird chilies, stems removed (to taste; they are very spicy) 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar (about 1/4 ounce) 2 pounds (1kg) ground lamb or beef (about 20% fat content) To Serve: Shredded cabbage or 1 recipe  Spicy Cabbage and Red Onion Slaw   click ...

Day 20 of EPIC | Dumbbell HIIT Workout

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Timer will be on 40 seconds of work, 20 seconds rest! Ensure you earn your rest! I am using 6kg but if I was using even lighter, I would be still earning my rest as I would perform at a faster pace many of the movements but still ensure form is πŸ‘ŒπŸΌ! It is up to you to push it and challenge yourself!! The following exercises are no repeat (however what we do on one side... must be done on the other!!) SQUAT WALK TO ARNOLD SQUAT TO PRESS SNATCH SNATCH (switch side) CLOSE SQUAT TO CURL TO PRESS LATERAL LUNGE TO PRESS LATERAL LUNGE TO PRESS (switch) SUMO HOLD TO CHEST PRESS REVERSE LUNGE TO HAMMER CURL LUNGE PUNCH (x2) TO KICK LUNGE PUNCH (x2) TO KICK (switch) 1 1/2 REP SQUATS ALT LUNGE TO LATERAL RAISE LUNGE TO BALANCE TO ROW LUNGE TO BALANCE TO ROW (switch) FULL RANGE SKIER KNEELING TO LUNGE (switch legs) PUSH UP TO CURL LUNGE HOLD TO RAINBOW LUNGE HOLD TO RAINBOW (switch leg) PUSH UP TO SQUAT FRONTAL RAISE HOVER ROW TO BRIDGE PRESS HOVER ROW TO BRIDGE PRESS (opp) TRICEP PRESS TO CRU...

Ginseng chicken soup

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Ingredients 2 cornish hens. Each hen weighs about 1½ pounds, a nice portion for 1 person. ½ cup  short grain  rice (or  glutinous rice ), rinsed and soaked in cold water for 1 hour. 2  fresh ginseng roots , washed(sub for thumb of sliced ginger) 2 large dried  jujubes , washed or pitted red dates 16 garlic cloves, washed and the tips are removed 2 to 3 green onions, chopped kosher salt ground black pepper For the sesame dipping sauce: 1 to 2 teaspoon  kosher salt 1 teaspoon  toasted sesame seeds a pinch of ground black pepper 1 to 2 tablespoons  toasted sesame oil For  sweet sour soy dipping sauce: 3 tablespoons  soy sauce 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 teaspoon honey (or sugar) ½ a medium size onion, cut into chunks 1 Jalapeno (or green chili pepper), chopped Directions Make the dipping sauces: Combine salt, sesame seeds, ground black pepper, and toasted sesame oil in a small bowl and mix well...

Day 19 of EPIC | Full Body Workout

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1 hour full body dumbbell workout Day 19 let's do this!! There is a ‘dumbbell complex’ every 4th exercise that incorporates 4 main compound movements to target slot of muscles at the same time, they are as follows: HIGH SQUATS ROMANIAN DEADLIFT BENT OVER ROW SHOULDER PRESS You will need a mat, a wall for wall sits at the beginning and a pair of dumbbells. The dumbbells I am using are 10kg each for your reference. The timer will be on for 45 seconds of work, 15 seconds rest throughout. We complete each movement for 2 reps only and transition to the next as smoothly as possible. Once we complete each movement for 2 reps, we repeat until the timer is finished for the 45 seconds! A Complex is more commonly performed with a barbell however we can perform many of the same movements with a dumbbell! A complex has many benefits including increased strength, muscular endurance, co-ordination but also the benefits of cardio! Your grip and forearm strength is improved also! Ensure you ...