Muscle can help you build "curves" - shape, in places where you might not have them naturally. Especially if you are slender, this routine would help, but if you are carrying any extra body fat, it may still help because once you start to lose that extra fat (via routines like this one), your waist becomes more defined and your curves more definite.
You guys are changing my life. I have been working out with you the past couple of months and you made me enjoy it. I use to hate exercising for all my life. Now it's the first thing I think when I wake up in the morning! Love you, from Greece.
That means so much to us. We work really hard on this together and when we get messages like yours, it motivates us and reassures us to keep doing what we are doing. We are hoping to just keep doing what we are doing, so you will never have any shortage of workout videos to choose from. Thank you again. Kelli
WOW! That is just awesome, congratulations. You should feel really good about that. Also, thank you so much for helping spread the word about our workout videos - the faster we grow the more & better workout videos we can create for you guys! Thank you again, & keep checking in with your progress it's so motivating! -Kelli & Daniel
@preethagopal Yes, this workout has enough large, major muscle groups moving that it ends up burning a good deal of calories. Just cardio alone will not build you muscle (like this routine can) which means that you burn far fewer calories while at rest (not good!). I am excited that you have seen results and now am sending you luck in that you stick with the habit.
You can & should still workout, even if you don't want to drop weight. It's good for your heart, your bones, your immune system, moods.......the list goes on. In order to workout without dropping, you just need to bump up your caloric intake a bit.
Oh my goodness I could do ALL the push ups in ALL of the sets DD: This is progress!! Could barely do 3 for a single set last year. Thanks so much for these workouts x
Wow, this one was rough. Moves so fast that I had to pause to change the weight stack on my dumbbells. I quickly learned to lift a bit lighter than I normally would. These strength sets have a fair amount of cardio and upper-body moves, and 14 reps is harder than your typical 8 rep strength sets.
It's all about your starting point, yes. Thin; you would need to build up curves (hips & chest/shoulders) to create the contrast with the waist. Thicker/curvier; the obliques workout could help draw in the midsection.
These exercises are great - I'm so glad I found Fitness Blender! Helps me through the winter months when I am unable to get outside - helps with any cabin fever I might have by focusing on staying healthy!
Thanks a lot.... I am really appreciated for finding the time to tape 30 min workout Wow gyes you are so dedicated but I tell you what a lot of people out there are appreciated especially those who can't afford a personal trainer like me so you are the best......
@sparklewish80 Oh I feel for you, I know it can be hard to want to exercise with fibromyalgia. Exercise can make a big difference though, so don't give up on it. Watch our video feed, we will do a low impact video in the near future!
If you are slender, this workout can help you build the look of curves. You will be able to start to notice a difference in body tone in as little as 2 weeks, and a difference in shape in around 4 weeks. I would recommend not just doing 1 workout though - we have so many to choose from that it would be best if you frequently mix it up in order to keep the workouts maximally effective.
If you are lean, you can do strength training workouts targeting those areas to create muscle where you want the look of shape (this workout would be a good example, as would any of our other strength training ones, using heavy weights).
Thanks you for another awesome video.. i found from your website that this exercise can burn almost 250 to 290 calories.. my understanding was that only hi-cardios like jumping can burn fat faster. now i have learnt to mix up ur vidos so that i can cover stretching, hi-cardio, flex, strengthening in the weekly list. for 2 months of hard workout i cudnt find a difference but later in the 3rd month i found a huge difference in my body. now my own body motivates me to religiously exercise everyday
Great routine. Challenge modification questions: 1. During the dumbell pull-over; lifted hips up and extended ROM toward knee at far end to get more buttock and ab engagement-- is that okay? 2. During Squat Heel Raise/Shoulder Press; stayed on toes entire time to challenge full body balance and calves-- is that safe? 3. During Cross-over Lunge/Curl; slowed timing and slight cross over leg lift at the end of rep wanting to challenge balance and quads-- does that work as I imagine?
@Soucchii Almost literally any exercise is good for that, because it just takes an overall reduction in body fat. More specifically, I would recommend that you try our HIIT cardio workout, and any of our abdominal videos.
You guys are the BEST, most helpful, most patient, most motivational pair I have come across. I am so enjoying your fitness videos, & follow them religiously. I learned the workouts already but I much prefer to exercise along with the video..I've gotten so used to your voice and it keeps me motivated. I dont think I would ever watch any other fitness video again...you have it all on your channel! Just wanted you guys to know how much we appreciate you. Wishing you much success in the future!
There is no functionality in putting the weights that I am using because everyone will need a different weight depending on how strong they are. We use adjustable dumbbells which are great because I get lots of variety in difficulty with very few pieces of equipment. Closed caption is a great idea, we will look into how we might be able to do that. Thank you for your suggestions & for watching our workout videos.
It's really a personal thing - if it feels too heavy for you, it very well may be. Aim for a weight that feels heavy/challenging to lift by the last few reps. The weight you need will also vary by muscle group used and range of motion.
@sparklewish80 This workout is great for people who are curvy, as well as those who want to build curves. We do have some workouts that are lower impact (search our library of videos on our website) and we're also planning on tackling some that are specifically low impact, in the near future.
@AdoreHFM What a way to start the morning, with a message like that! Thank you for wishing us success, I hope we can continue to make a difference, we love what we get to do!
For bodyweight workouts? Yes! We have around 60 full length bodyweight videos that cost absolutely nothing, ready for you right now (and we're constantly adding more). You can search our playlist on RUclips or go to our website & look under "Workouts" for the "Full Length Workout Videos".
I love your videos. Not too long, and they make me sweat.The format that I like best is when Kelly does the talking in her videos rather than the man doing the voiceover.
This was great.. i have had a hard time motivating myself into working out, but when i feel like i can't do it, i always find one of your workouts that get me going. This one was great!
I kinda cheated and did the last roynd without weights but i still worked up a good sweat and feel very accomplished. Thankies fittnessblenders. You help me not feel so lazy on a slow day. ^-^
Bump up your intake of healthy calories. Exercise burns calories, no matter what kind you do, so you will just need to increase that in order to maintain. You could do this routine 3-4 times a week, but I recommend mixing it up with our other workout videos for the best results.
I used a different weight for different exercises.....The amount of weight that you choose to lift is completely independent on your own personal strength; choose a weight that feels difficult to lift by the last 2-3 reps of each set.
@anitalopresto I like to pair exercises together - we all have busy lives & it's good to multitask ;) Plus I workout at home a lot of times and start to think of variations on exercises that hurt in a different way than their original versions. It's fun!
Is it just me or are these old videos way harder than they seem and also slightly harder than the newer ones? Everytime I find myself doing one of the old workouts they really sneak up on me and I'm drenched in sweat. I love it but I wonder why I always underestimate these old videos? Anybody else?
is this workout ok for people who are curvy? also do you have workouts that are easy on the joints? ur channel is amazing!! please keep coming with those videos!!
I feel that I am naturally slender underneath all the fat lol! just combined this with the hiit beginner workout and it was awesome, even though I only did 2 rounds instead of 3 but I added ankle weights with the hiit. Very good low impact combo to help salvage my joints. I'm definitely trying to hip people to your workouts because they're awesome! I've lost 17 lb in 10 wks!! Plus I look much more toned, 5 in off waist, and I just can breathe and move around better. Loving it! Thanks!!!!
@momobbz015 Hi again :) Yes, this will help you to build up curves. Do it 3-4 times a week for a week and then switch to another one of our "booty" routines.
With such low weight, you could get away with doing it many times a week though you would be better off with lifting more heavily and adding in more variety of our workouts on those other days of the week.
Well...We have 130 + free full workout videos, and new ones released each week. If you can't afford the program, just keep mixing and matching; our cardio workouts daily and strength training videos 3-4x/week. I may have another have another option if you want to contact me via the "Contact Us" form on our website :)
@anitalopresto I would advise breaking it up, if you want to train every day. Doing total body strength training every day will not give your muscles a chance to heal.
Use a combo of our videos: cardio routines (most days) and toning for upper & lower body/core 2-3x/week. Or you can find our inexpensive 8 week Fat Loss Plan that lays out 2 months worth of a structured plan using our videos. Whatever your "problem" areas, remember, you can't spot reduce. You have to lose body fat allover & those areas will take care of themselves. Keep at it & eat clean, you will get there :)
This some hard workout I'm not even doing the full video today, I'm just gone do one workout everyday where the yellow line stops, I'm doing this with 10 ponds weights and I'm little and not in shape so this hard for me but I like it!!!!
I'm not one of those really tall, lanky, slender girls, but I am kind of average height and fit. I have a few curves, I hope this makes them even more noticeable! I love this.
@FitnessBlender thanks for the reply!! i am def going to try this workout and check out your library. yes, please do some vidoes specifically low impact. i have fibromyalgia and some exercises can be hurtful and it would be nice to have some workouts that i know i will get an amazing workout and not hurt afterwards.
@cagohupu98 10-15 Minutes of warm up cardio would be a good idea. You could do another 10-15 afterwards to really wear yourself out & bump up your calorie & fat burn.
I love your videos. I'm 50 and will be 51. My middle section is my problem and knees and shoulders bother me. How much should my weights weight. I normally workout out 5-6 days a wk. I want to my workout again. I would like drop the 5-10 lbs and to start my toning and strength training workout before work and go to the gym for my cardio for 45 min on the bike and ellyptical after work. Can you give me some suggestions on what I can do in the morning? It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Thanks for posting such a wide variety of workouts, I can change it up now and don't have to keep buying workout dvds . Is this workout ok for us curvy gals to do ?
Muscle can help you build "curves" - shape, in places where you might not have them naturally. Especially if you are slender, this routine would help, but if you are carrying any extra body fat, it may still help because once you start to lose that extra fat (via routines like this one), your waist becomes more defined and your curves more definite.
How many days we need to workout to see results??
You guys are changing my life. I have been working out with you the past couple of months and you made me enjoy it. I use to hate exercising for all my life. Now it's the first thing I think when I wake up in the morning! Love you, from Greece.
That means so much to us. We work really hard on this together and when we get messages like yours, it motivates us and reassures us to keep doing what we are doing. We are hoping to just keep doing what we are doing, so you will never have any shortage of workout videos to choose from. Thank you again. Kelli
You can't change your bone structure, there are some things about yourself you just have to embrace & appreciate.
since i have no real weights. i use my laudry detergent 😅 but let me tell you, i sweated my clothes out
It will definitely help with toning & keeping the places that need to be perky, perky, yes!
Welcome to FB, glad that you found us! Thank you for taking the time to write your message, those kinds of words are what keep us motivated :)
No problem! There are all kinds of body types out there that need to be embraced & nurtured!
It can. Any combo of our upper & lower body workouts, especially those that are heavy in squats, will be great.
Happy to have helped & thank you for subscribing :)
WOW! That is just awesome, congratulations. You should feel really good about that. Also, thank you so much for helping spread the word about our workout videos - the faster we grow the more & better workout videos we can create for you guys! Thank you again, & keep checking in with your progress it's so motivating! -Kelli & Daniel
Thank you for the feedback, that is great to hear!
@preethagopal Yes, this workout has enough large, major muscle groups moving that it ends up burning a good deal of calories. Just cardio alone will not build you muscle (like this routine can) which means that you burn far fewer calories while at rest (not good!). I am excited that you have seen results and now am sending you luck in that you stick with the habit.
You can & should still workout, even if you don't want to drop weight. It's good for your heart, your bones, your immune system, moods.......the list goes on. In order to workout without dropping, you just need to bump up your caloric intake a bit.
@cashacosta We're glad you found us, too. Stick around, we've got a lot videos more on the way!
Oh my goodness I could do ALL the push ups in ALL of the sets DD: This is progress!! Could barely do 3 for a single set last year. Thanks so much for these workouts x
Sure!
Wow, this one was rough. Moves so fast that I had to pause to change the weight stack on my dumbbells. I quickly learned to lift a bit lighter than I normally would. These strength sets have a fair amount of cardio and upper-body moves, and 14 reps is harder than your typical 8 rep strength sets.
@Iulia878 Thank YOU! For watching, and leaving us a positive message :)
It's all about your starting point, yes. Thin; you would need to build up curves (hips & chest/shoulders) to create the contrast with the waist. Thicker/curvier; the obliques workout could help draw in the midsection.
FitnessBlender will always the Blueprint for youtube fitness channels
These exercises are great - I'm so glad I found Fitness Blender! Helps me through the winter months when I am unable to get outside - helps with any cabin fever I might have by focusing on staying healthy!
That's exactly what we like to hear, so glad we could help!
Thanks a lot.... I am really appreciated for finding the time to tape 30 min workout Wow gyes you are so dedicated but I tell you what a lot of people out there are appreciated especially those who can't afford a personal trainer like me so you are the best......
This can help, as can our other upper body workouts.
@sparklewish80 Oh I feel for you, I know it can be hard to want to exercise with fibromyalgia. Exercise can make a big difference though, so don't give up on it. Watch our video feed, we will do a low impact video in the near future!
Depends on the body you want, your starting point, and how hard you are willing to work to reach your goals.
If you are slender, this workout can help you build the look of curves. You will be able to start to notice a difference in body tone in as little as 2 weeks, and a difference in shape in around 4 weeks. I would recommend not just doing 1 workout though - we have so many to choose from that it would be best if you frequently mix it up in order to keep the workouts maximally effective.
My favorite fitness blender workout!! This is just what I needed. Kelli and Daniel, you guys are the absolute best.
I ain't slender...but man this workout had me sweating and feeling like She-Ra (who was slender) LOL!!! WOW! Another oldie but goodie! YAY!
Great workout
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If you are lean, you can do strength training workouts targeting those areas to create muscle where you want the look of shape (this workout would be a good example, as would any of our other strength training ones, using heavy weights).
Thanks you for another awesome video.. i found from your website that this exercise can burn almost 250 to 290 calories.. my understanding was that only hi-cardios like jumping can burn fat faster. now i have learnt to mix up ur vidos so that i can cover stretching, hi-cardio, flex, strengthening in the weekly list. for 2 months of hard workout i cudnt find a difference but later in the 3rd month i found a huge difference in my body. now my own body motivates me to religiously exercise everyday
Great routine. Challenge modification questions:
1. During the dumbell pull-over; lifted hips up and extended ROM toward knee at far end to get more buttock and ab engagement-- is that okay?
2. During Squat Heel Raise/Shoulder Press; stayed on toes entire time to challenge full body balance and calves-- is that safe?
3. During Cross-over Lunge/Curl; slowed timing and slight cross over leg lift at the end of rep wanting to challenge balance and quads-- does that work as I imagine?
I really like this workout, too. Thanks MsBreezy!
@Soucchii Almost literally any exercise is good for that, because it just takes an overall reduction in body fat. More specifically, I would recommend that you try our HIIT cardio workout, and any of our abdominal videos.
You guys are the BEST, most helpful, most patient, most motivational pair I have come across. I am so enjoying your fitness videos, & follow them religiously. I learned the workouts already but I much prefer to exercise along with the video..I've gotten so used to your voice and it keeps me motivated. I dont think I would ever watch any other fitness video again...you have it all on your channel! Just wanted you guys to know how much we appreciate you. Wishing you much success in the future!
This can help them stay perkier :)
Thank you!
Just finished doing this! All sweaty and icky! Proud of myself! Thanks Fitnessbender!
There is no functionality in putting the weights that I am using because everyone will need a different weight depending on how strong they are. We use adjustable dumbbells which are great because I get lots of variety in difficulty with very few pieces of equipment. Closed caption is a great idea, we will look into how we might be able to do that. Thank you for your suggestions & for watching our workout videos.
Thank you so much!
It's really a personal thing - if it feels too heavy for you, it very well may be. Aim for a weight that feels heavy/challenging to lift by the last few reps. The weight you need will also vary by muscle group used and range of motion.
@sparklewish80 This workout is great for people who are curvy, as well as those who want to build curves. We do have some workouts that are lower impact (search our library of videos on our website) and we're also planning on tackling some that are specifically low impact, in the near future.
Definitely. I would be willing to bet that once you start doing it you will feel it working :)
We made this video, we do everything around here :) Thank you for watching! - Kelli & Daniel
I am in love with these workouts...I am a yogi and they are a perfect complement ..Thank you so much!
@AdoreHFM What a way to start the morning, with a message like that! Thank you for wishing us success, I hope we can continue to make a difference, we love what we get to do!
For bodyweight workouts? Yes! We have around 60 full length bodyweight videos that cost absolutely nothing, ready for you right now (and we're constantly adding more). You can search our playlist on RUclips or go to our website & look under "Workouts" for the "Full Length Workout Videos".
I love your videos. Not too long, and they make me sweat.The format that I like best is when Kelly does the talking in her videos rather than the man doing the voiceover.
I can relate to that! This is a fun one.
Thank you! That means a lot :)
@summerjewel63 That's completely fine. Some of these exercises can be pretty challenging, even without the weights!
Did the first 20 minutes with a 10 minute warm-up. So sweaty!! Great and variable full-body workout.
i love this channel. I love the instruction simple and how they show you what to do before you get started...simple and effective...love !!!
This was great.. i have had a hard time motivating myself into working out, but when i feel like i can't do it, i always find one of your workouts that get me going. This one was great!
I kinda cheated and did the last roynd without weights but i still worked up a good sweat and feel very accomplished. Thankies fittnessblenders. You help me not feel so lazy on a slow day. ^-^
how heavy are the weights ???
I love, love, love this workout. Plenty of leg work, and upper body...such a perfect balance.
Bump up your intake of healthy calories. Exercise burns calories, no matter what kind you do, so you will just need to increase that in order to maintain. You could do this routine 3-4 times a week, but I recommend mixing it up with our other workout videos for the best results.
Nice! Way to push yourself!
That's okay there is plenty that you can do with bodyweight, and that doesn't cost a penny.
I used a different weight for different exercises.....The amount of weight that you choose to lift is completely independent on your own personal strength; choose a weight that feels difficult to lift by the last 2-3 reps of each set.
@anitalopresto 3-4 Times per week, but remember to mix it up so those muscles stay confused.
I dont want to lose any weight i just want to get toned and tight. Do i have to do cardio or can i just do strength workouts?
@anitalopresto I like to pair exercises together - we all have busy lives & it's good to multitask ;) Plus I workout at home a lot of times and start to think of variations on exercises that hurt in a different way than their original versions. It's fun!
Love ALL Of your videos!! so excited to do this one...woo hoo!!
@FitnessBlender Yes it does, and thank you for responding so quickly!
Has anyone started with this workout and it worked?
Sounds pretty good. You should watch out for our new 8 week program, it's almost done & it's awesome!
Is it just me or are these old videos way harder than they seem and also slightly harder than the newer ones? Everytime I find myself doing one of the old workouts they really sneak up on me and I'm drenched in sweat. I love it but I wonder why I always underestimate these old videos? Anybody else?
I love fitness blender being doing 8 week challenge into the second 5th week already down 15lbs. Made slight to eating habits
Hey, maybe you could show some tips for peope who are naturallly lean but have stomach pooch, and how to get rid of it.
Thanks for having videos geared towards those of us who are naturally thin!! We need help too!! Thank you again!!!
is this workout ok for people who are curvy? also do you have workouts that are easy on the joints? ur channel is amazing!! please keep coming with those videos!!
It's different, depending on the exercise - this is an adjustable dumbbell.
@xmisspoppinsx Thanks for taking the time to tell us so!
I feel that I am naturally slender underneath all the fat lol!
just combined this with the hiit beginner workout and it was awesome, even though I only did 2 rounds instead of 3 but I added ankle weights with the hiit. Very good low impact combo to help salvage my joints.
I'm definitely trying to hip people to your workouts because they're awesome! I've lost 17 lb in 10 wks!! Plus I look much more toned, 5 in off waist, and I just can breathe and move around better. Loving it!
Thanks!!!!
Right now everything is just free online, we don't have DVDs right now, maybe in the future!
I am so happy I found Fitness Blender. I am an avid viewer of RUclips exercises. I think this is the best. I subscribed.
I LOVE YOU!!!!!! Amazing videos . Seriously don't stop making them please !!! They are soo much appreciated!
@momobbz015 Hi again :) Yes, this will help you to build up curves. Do it 3-4 times a week for a week and then switch to another one of our "booty" routines.
Any other way that you can gain weight? Not sure exactly what you're asking...Why wouldn't you want to use dumbbells?
With such low weight, you could get away with doing it many times a week though you would be better off with lifting more heavily and adding in more variety of our workouts on those other days of the week.
Thank you so much for taking time to make great video for us, you have helped me alot in my journey to fitness and health!
That's a good thing! Did you do the other 2 rounds?
Well...We have 130 + free full workout videos, and new ones released each week. If you can't afford the program, just keep mixing and matching; our cardio workouts daily and strength training videos 3-4x/week. I may have another have another option if you want to contact me via the "Contact Us" form on our website :)
What is a good quick warmup for upper body strength?
I’ve done a ton of FB work outs before but this is the first one I couldn’t finish... sooo brutal!!
@anitalopresto I would advise breaking it up, if you want to train every day. Doing total body strength training every day will not give your muscles a chance to heal.
Is this a good workout to do a couple times a week when trying to gain weight?
Use a combo of our videos: cardio routines (most days) and toning for upper & lower body/core 2-3x/week. Or you can find our inexpensive 8 week Fat Loss Plan that lays out 2 months worth of a structured plan using our videos. Whatever your "problem" areas, remember, you can't spot reduce. You have to lose body fat allover & those areas will take care of themselves. Keep at it & eat clean, you will get there :)
This some hard workout I'm not even doing the full video today, I'm just gone do one workout everyday where the yellow line stops, I'm doing this with 10 ponds weights and I'm little and not in shape so this hard for me but I like it!!!!
What if you don't have Dumbbell's, what should we use besides that?
I'm not one of those really tall, lanky, slender girls, but I am kind of average height and fit. I have a few curves, I hope this makes them even more noticeable! I love this.
@FitnessBlender thanks for the reply!! i am def going to try this workout and check out your library. yes, please do some vidoes specifically low impact. i have fibromyalgia and some exercises can be hurtful and it would be nice to have some workouts that i know i will get an amazing workout and not hurt afterwards.
@cagohupu98 10-15 Minutes of warm up cardio would be a good idea. You could do another 10-15 afterwards to really wear yourself out & bump up your calorie & fat burn.
Can you use water bottles if you don't have dumbbells?
I love your videos. I'm 50 and will be 51. My middle section is my problem and knees and shoulders bother me. How much should my weights weight. I normally workout out 5-6 days a wk. I want to my workout again. I would like drop the 5-10 lbs and to start my toning and strength training workout before work and go to the gym for my cardio for 45 min on the bike and ellyptical after work.
Can you give me some suggestions on what I can do in the morning? It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I got 2/3. I’ll keep working on it.
Parabéns ótimos resultados não troco pela academia obrigada 😍😍😍😘
Thanks for posting such a wide variety of workouts, I can change it up now and don't have to keep buying workout dvds . Is this workout ok for us curvy gals to do ?