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“Em’s Experimental Endeavors” is a series of articles that involve trainer Emily Lanzo trying out beauty and health products and providing you with honest feedback.

It is officially summer! Time to break out the bikini, stock up the cooler, prop up the beach umbrella, spread out the blanket, but–most importantly–grab that sunscreen! Why spoil all of your very hard work at the gym to get yourself in beach-body shape by letting your skin burn to a crisp, which can potentially lead to early wrinkling, age spots, skin cancer… Are you catching my drift? Go the extra step to protect it!

What is that you say? You would like to protect your skin but do not like greasy formulas that clog your pores and make your skin break out? Well, then you’re in luck: I’ve found an alternative!

This week’s product that I tested for you is sunblock for your face. Specifically, I tried Aveeno Active Naturals Continuous Protection Sunblock Lotion SPF 30 for Face. You can find this product at local drugstores to keep your beautiful face protected all summer long.

I decided to combine May and June’s wedding workouts together for a one-two knockout punch of a routine! Wedding Workouts #2 and #3 will be targeting our shoulders and backs. Whether you are rocking strapless or backless dresses, let’s get those shoulders and backs toned and terrific! Even if you are not planning to walk down the aisle anytime soon, you can still enjoy this workout and use it to strut your stuff in your sundresses, tank tops, tube tops, halter tops…you name it!

Workout Outline:

• Complete this set of exercises 2-3 times.
• Rest only for 60 seconds between sets.
• For best results, complete this workout 3 times a week on non-consecutive days.

Note: For shoulder exercises, a lighter weight, such as 5-8 pounds, is recommended.

1. Warm-Up Stand with your hands at your sides and feet hip-width apart. Lift your shoulders up toward your ears. Hold for 3 seconds, then lower your shoulders. Repeat for 1 minute.

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We are just about a month away from the official first day of summer! It’s time to bust out those sleeveless numbers that have been itching to be unpacked since the warm weather first started creeping its way back in.

What’s that you say? You would rather sweat it out all summer and hide your arms with your long sleeves? Nonsense! Here are some moves that will help you obtain those tank top-ready arms you are looking for!

Workout Outline:

• Complete this set of exercises 2-3 times.
• Rest only for 60 seconds between sets.
• For best results, complete this workout 3 times a week on non-consecutive days.

1. Warm-Up Just as we did for the first wedding workout, lift your arms out to your sides at shoulder height. Point your fingertips upwards so your wrists are flexed and make small forward moving circles with your arms for 30 seconds. Pause and reverse the direction of your circles for an additional 30 seconds. Repeat both directions.

To all of my mommies out there, I know that getting to the gym is a lot more challenging when you have a baby. So, in honor of Mother’s Day this Sunday, here are some fun exercises for you to do with your little ones in the comfort of your own homes.

(Make sure to check first with your doctor that both you and your baby are ready to do any of these exercises.)

Mommy & Baby Exercises

Peek-a-boo Squats: Chances are, you have played peek-a-boo at some point or another with your child. To do this exercise, your baby can be sitting in his or her high chair, lying down in the crib, propped up in the Bumbo seat, you name it. Cover your eyes, and perform a regular squat in front of your baby. When you come up, uncover your eyes and say, “Peek-a-boo!” Not only will this be enjoyable for your baby, but you will be getting in a solid legs and butt workout at the same time!

Sleep Walking Lunges: It is 3:00 a.m., and your little one refuses to stay asleep. Take this time to work those legs even more! Securely hold your baby in your arms and proceed to do walking lunges around your house. The constant up down motion may help soothe your child back to sleep, and the little bit of exercise you are getting will help calm your nerves, as well. (Just make sure you’re awake and alert enough to do this safely! An alternative is to do this in the afternoon when it’s time for your baby’s nap.)

Seated Pony Ride: Sit down while holding your child securely on your lap. Keeping your toes firmly planted on the floor, raise your heels up and down. You are getting in a great calf workout all while your child is having a blast bouncing up and down on your lap!

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Hello my fellow brides-to-be! The one-year countdown until my wedding has begun! Each month, for the next twelve months, I will post a new Wedding Workout to help you get ready for your big day, too! (Even if you’re not planning to walk down the aisle anytime soon, you can still enjoy these workouts!)

Wedding Workout #1 will be targeting our arms. Whether we want to wave our hands in the air all night without worrying about that pesky arm jiggle or we want to be able to toss that bouquet the length of a football field, let’s get those arms ready and picture-perfect!

Workout Outline:

• Complete this set of exercises 2-3 times.
• Rest only for 60 seconds between sets.
• For best results, complete this workout 3 times a week on non-consecutive days.

1. Warm-Up Lift your arms out to your sides at shoulder height. Point your fingertips upwards so your wrists are flexed and make small forward moving circles with your arms for 30 seconds. Pause and reverse the direction of your circles for an additional 30 seconds. Repeat both directions.

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2. Hammer Curl into Shoulder Press Start with your feet hip width apart, a dumbbell in each hand, and palms facing in. Curl the dumbbells up to your shoulders and then continue the motion by pressing the dumbbells straight up over your head. Slowly reverse to start. Do 12-15 repetitions.

For an added challenge, pick one foot up slightly off the floor and alternate when you are half way through your repetitions.

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How many minutes of your day do you spend just waiting around for something to happen? Whether we’re waiting for the traffic light to turn green or waiting for our turn at the checkout line, we spend a good portion of our days simply waiting. Why not turn that waiting time around into something much more constructive? Work out while you wait! Here are some mini workouts you can incorporate into your daily life to break up the doldrums.

1. Time-Killing Calf Extensions. While waiting for the train, subway, or children’s school bus to arrive,  get up on those toes and do some calf extensions. Try to do 3 sets of 12 repetitions. On your 12^th repetition, stay up on your toes, and hold it for 12 seconds, then release. (Added bonus: if it is cold outside while you are waiting, you will be keeping your body warm by circulating your blood.)

2. Chef’s Squats. As the saying goes, “A watched pot never boils.” So, instead of simply waiting for the water to boil, why not throw in some squats? Try to do 3 sets of 12 repetitions. On your 12^th repetition, squat down slightly lower and pulse for a count of 12 seconds.

“Em’s Experimental Endeavors” is a series of articles that involve trainer Emily Lanzo trying out beauty and health products and providing you with honest feedback.

This week’s product that I tested for you is crackle nail polish. Specifically, I tried Sally Hansen’s Crackle Overcoat.

Spring is just around the corner. Instead of simply just donning your nails with the normal go-to pastel colors of yore, spice them up with some crackle nail polish!

Sally Hansen’s Crackle Overcoat comes in 8 different shades for you to choose from: Antiqued Gold, Snow Blast, Vintage Violet, Fuchsia Shock, Distressed Denim, Cherry Smash, Ink Splatter, and Fractured Foil. (I used “Ink Splatter” for my nails that you see in the picture, above.)

“Em’s Experimental Endeavors” will be a series of articles that involve trainer Emily Lanzo trying out beauty and health products and providing you with honest feedback.

This week’s product that I tested for you is dry shampoo–meaning shampoo that doesn’t require water! Specifically, I tried TRESemmé Fresh Start Volumizing Dry Shampoo.

Has this ever happened to you? You just completed an amazing workout, but you were in the exercise zone and completely lost track of the time. You now only have enough time to maybe throw your hair up in a messy bun (if you’re lucky rinse off in the shower real quick) and run out the door to go to work, meet up with friends, go to class, catch your train, etc. You wish you’d brought a hat with you so you could hide your no-longer-fresh-and-clean hair!

I ran into this situation the other day, but instead of grabbing my baseball cap, I picked up a bottle of TRESemmé Fresh Start Volumizing Dry Shampoo to solve my hair dilemma.

According to the American Heart Association, February is Women’s Heart Disease Awareness Month. Also, according to the American Heart Association’s August 17, 2010, scientific journal, occasionally eating dark chocolate in moderation lowers our risk of heart failure. In honor of Valentine’s Day coming up, here is a low-calorie, fun dessert idea to make your heart and stomach happy!

Dark Chocolate + Jell-O + Love = Jel-Loves!

JEL-LOVES

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ Cups dark chocolate candy melts (approximately 90-100 pieces)
• 2 Cups water (1 Hot/1 Cold)
• 1 Box sugar-free, 10-calorie Jell-O (For this example I used Strawberry flavor.)

You'll need Jell-O, dark chocolate, and paper cups.

Just because it is Super Bowl Sunday this weekend doesn’t mean that you have to give up your workout for the day. Put the “Super” in Super Bowl Sunday with these fun ideas!

Pre-Game Tips:

• Whenever there is a time out, drink some water to keep hydrated like your favorite players. Drinking enough water every day is a key part to staying healthy. And if you’re playing the Super Bowl Workout Game, below, you’re going to need the water!

• Reach for the celery instead of the wings. The wings may be calling your name, but silence them by crunching on their much healthier plate companion, celery sticks. Your waistline will thank you in the morning.

• Get up and move around during halftime. Whether you want to dance around to Madonna or go outside and play some football, get off that couch and move around!

Keep reading to play the Super Bowl Workout Game!