Blast Belly Fat in 10 Mins a Day

Total Body Toner - FastFit from Kathy Smith on Vimeo.

Nobody has time to spend hours at a gym, but a recent study shows that people who completed a 7-minute bodyweight circuit daily experienced significant changed in their body. After only six weeks, their body fat dropped an average of 2.1%, and lost approximately four pounds of fat mass….without changing their diet. Resistance exercises can help boost lean body mass and help burn fat.

Want to try it for yourself? Check out this 10-minute resistance training workout designed for toning up, and shedding fat!

It’s important to realize that although incorporating bodyweight exercises is an excellent start, you’ll receive even better results when provide your body with healthy nutrients and eat a sensible, sustainable diet. If you’re on a mission to lose weight, I recommend replacing at least one meal a day with one of these slimdown shake recipes.

Kathy Smith, New York Times bestselling author, has stood at the forefront of the fitness and health industries for over 30 years. The numbers speak for themselves: Kathy has sold more than 20 million exercise DVDs - landing her in the Video Hall of Fame - and $500 million in Kathy Smith products. With her revolutionary approach to fitness, Smith has touched millions of people, inspiring them to move, live, and love.

By Collage Video | 16 March, 2018 | cardio, health, Healthy, healthy aging, healthy lifestyle, Kathy Smith, Weekly Blog | 0 comments | Read more

4 Best Toning Moves For Women

by Kathy Smith

Exciting news…Women’s Day just rated my NEW Total Body Toning DVD as one of the top workouts for getting back in shape. They said…

If your goal is to be stronger in the new year, Total Body Toning is the DVD for you. Its focus is on strength training—you can choose whether you want to do an upper body workout, a lower body workout, an abs and back routine, or a quickie 10-minute total body workout. But don’t think you have to already be super buff to jump in: This workout is designed for people of any fitness level—though you will need some equipment for it, like a stretch band and exercise ball.

What makes this workout so powerful is it includes 4 of the best toning moves for women. Check out the video above to see the top moves that not only will strengthen your upper body, lower body and core, but also improve stability and coordination.

Kathy Smith, New York Times bestselling author, has stood at the forefront of the fitness and health industries for over 30 years. The numbers speak for themselves: Kathy has sold more than 20 million exercise DVDs - landing her in the Video Hall of Fame - and $500 million in Kathy Smith products. With her revolutionary approach to fitness, Smith has touched millions of people, inspiring them to move, live, and love.

By Collage Video | 29 December, 2017 | Abs, cardio, exercise, Healthy, Kathy Smith, Motivation, practice, Weekly Blog, Wellness | 0 comments | Read more

Don’t Resist The Resistance Bands!

by Kathy Smith

What’s long, can stretch from head to toe, and will help you look fab in your summer tanks? That’s right…a resistance band! You already know that they’re one of the best ways to increase your strength, because they’re inexpensive, small enough to travel with, and they make it easy to target specific muscle groups.

But what you might not know is that unlike dumbbells, tubes also provide what’s called linear variable resistance. Basically, this means that as you increase a move’s range of motion, the tension of the elastic also intensifies.
Imagine you’re doing a bicep curl. As you curl your arms up to a ninety-degree angle, the resistance provided by the tube gets stronger. Because the tube is made out of elastic, it provides more workload as it stretches. This can’t be done with dumbbells or other forms of free-weights.
Another reason linear variable resistance is so beneficial is because the elastic tubing better mimics the way a muscle’s strength changes throughout a movement. Until a certain point, most muscles increase in strength over the range of motion. For example, during a bicep curl, the muscle is weakest at the beginning, and at the halfway point the muscle is the most strong.

When you perform a bicep curl with a dumbbell, you’re limited to how much tension you can use based off of how strong your muscle is at the weakest point. This hinders the strongest part of your muscles from receiving adequate training.

But, try this same bicep curl with a tube, and the workload increases as the strength of your muscle increases.
Moral of the story…don’t resist the resistance tube!

To get started, try this 5-minute video designed to strengthen your lower body with a tube!

Kathy Smith, New York Times bestselling author, has stood at the forefront of the fitness and health industries for over 30 years. The numbers speak for themselves: Kathy has sold more than 20 million exercise DVDs - landing her in the Video Hall of Fame - and $500 million in Kathy Smith products. With her revolutionary approach to fitness, Smith has touched millions of people, inspiring them to move, live, and love.

By Collage Video | 28 July, 2017 | Abs, cardio, fitness, fitness tips, health, Healthy, healthy aging, healthy lifestyle, Kathy Smith, live long, live strong, Weekly Blog, womens fitness, womens wellness | 0 comments | Read more

THIS IS YOGA FOR INFLEXIBLE PEOPLE

by Kathy Smith

Full workout here!

THIS IS YOGA FOR INFLEXIBLE PEOPLE. So you don’t think you’re flexible? You’re not alone! There are reasons why you may be less bendy…from genetics, to how cold it is outside, to your age.

But just because you haven’t passed the Flexibility 101 course doesn’t mean you should rule yoga out of your practice.

Today, I want to guide you through a 5 minute gentle yoga video routine for inflexible people to help you feel more peaceful, have a better sleep tonight, and yes…improve your flexibility

The good news is, you don’t even have to be able to touch your toes to do these poses.

Today’s video is a clip from my newly-released video, YOGA BASICS: GENTLE YOGA!

Own it on DVD HERE!

Product Description:

If you want to feel the revitalizing benefits of yoga, this DVD is the place to start! This complete experience includes both standing and floor poses to help you release tension, improve flexibility, increase core strength, and create space and tranquility in your body. As you start to link fluid movement with breath, you’ll discover for yourself yoga’s time-honored power to restore the balance of mind and body.

Clear and effective 55-minute routine gives the beginner a complete yoga foundation; Floor poses to increase flexibility, especially in the lower back; Standing poses to build strength and improve alignment; Breathing techniques for more energy and vitality; Guided relaxation session to dissolve unwanted stress; Developed with Rod Stryker, one of the country’s leading yoga instructors and lecturers; Easy-to-follow. The DVD contains: Floor poses; Standing poses; Guided relaxation.

Kathy says “Welcome to my Timeless Collection! I hope you’ll enjoy these DVDs containing my favorite and most memorable workouts from the past. What was great then is still effective today, and I think you’ll agree that this transformative workout is indeed timeless!”

This Yoga routine includes:

Floor poses: 22 minutes
Standing poses: 22 minutes
Guided relaxation: 10 minutes
Total workout: Approx. 55 minutes

Kathy Smith, New York Times bestselling author, has stood at the forefront of the fitness and health industries for over 30 years. The numbers speak for themselves: Kathy has sold more than 20 million exercise DVDs - landing her in the Video Hall of Fame - and $500 million in Kathy Smith products. With her revolutionary approach to fitness, Smith has touched millions of people, inspiring them to move, live, and love.

By Collage Video | 17 February, 2017 | Abs, cardio, exercise to lose weight, fitness, fitness tips, health, Healthy, healthy lifestyle, Kathy Smith, practice, Weekly Blog, weight loss, Wellness | 0 comments | Read more

FREE 10-Minute Cardio Step Workout

by Kathy Smith

The newest workout obsession may surprise you. That’s right, it’s time to DUST OFF YOUR STEP! From Extreme Hip Hop Step to Barry’s Bootcamp, step aerobics are being incorporated into the most popular classes across the nation.

Today, I’ve taken a 10-min clip of my classic step videos, Fat Burning Breakthrough, and added a dance music twist. Because there’s no instruction on the workout, you might want to watch it once before you try it!

Why are people taking notice again?

Less time, more results! Studies have shown that 1 hour of step aerobics is roughly equal to running 7 miles.
Get dancing! Adding new music makes it feel like a dance class!
Who wants great looking legs and a lifted fanny? Step workouts are one of the best ways to tone your tush and legs in the fastest time.
Gets an A++ for strengthening your heart, lungs and bones.
Unbelievably easy on your joints!

Plus, I love stepping because it’s versatile…You can also use the step as a bench for strength training or sculpt your buns doing elevated lunges.

Kathy Smith, New York Times bestselling author, has stood at the forefront of the fitness and health industries for over 30 years. The numbers speak for themselves: Kathy has sold more than 20 million exercise DVDs - landing her in the Video Hall of Fame - and $500 million in Kathy Smith products. With her revolutionary approach to fitness, Smith has touched millions of people, inspiring them to move, live, and love.

By Collage Video | 03 February, 2017 | cardio, exercise, Healthy, Kathy Smith, tips, Weekly Blog, weight loss, Wellness | 0 comments | Read more

5-Minute Full-Body Stretch

by Kathy Smith

For some reason, many of us persist in thinking of our health and exercise as belonging to a distinctly different sphere from the rest of our lives.

What do we tell ourselves? “I’d love to take more time out to stay active or to eat right, but I’m too bogged down with commitments.”

We frame it as a trade-off. We think of time in exercise or wellness as time away from productivity.

That is a false choice. Don’t kid yourself – not investing the time or energy into your health has a direct impact on your ability to attain peak performance – and it’s not a positive impact.

One mistake that many of us make is assuming that we need to be hitting the gym each day or killing ourselves in some type of class each day. We tell ourselves that if we haven’t seen the inside of the gym, then it’s a wash for that day. This overlooks the role that wellness can play as integrated into our daily lives. Look, it’s terrific if you can make it to a gym on a regular basis. If you can squeeze in a cycling or sculpting class, more power to you.

But the truth is, there is so much that we can do every day to be healthy. You don’t have to go out of your way to get to a cardio machine if you at least strive to get out of the house. Take walking for example…It’s free, it feels good, and it may well create more positive effects for your body than anything else you can do for yourself.

Ask yourself each and everyday – what have I done today to invest in my health, in my well-being?

It might mean being creative with your routine, finding new ways to introduce physical movement and exertion into your daily life. Whether you opt for a standing desk or whether you walk during your meetings instead of sit down, there is so much that we all can do.

The importance thing is to find the time and the strategies that work for you.

Today, take a break from your normal routine, and try this 5-minute full-body stretch to release the tension you’ve been holding onto during the week.

Kathy Smith, New York Times bestselling author, has stood at the forefront of the fitness and health industries for over 30 years. The numbers speak for themselves: Kathy has sold more than 20 million exercise DVDs - landing her in the Video Hall of Fame - and $500 million in Kathy Smith products. With her revolutionary approach to fitness, Smith has touched millions of people, inspiring them to move, live, and love.

By Collage Video | 14 October, 2016 | cardio, exercise, goals, Healthy, Kathy Smith, practice, Weekly Blog, Wellness | 0 comments | Read more

Achieve Your Goals

by Kathy Smith

3-Second Technique To Achieve Your Goals …Big Or Small!

This week in the Washington Post, my daughter Kate Grace spoke about how over the past six months while preparing for the Olympic trials, doubt would unexpectedly pass through her mind….doubt that she couldn’t qualify for the Olympics.

Each time she met with this thought, she greeted it with the same three words….

“I’m an Olympian.” She would repeat it aloud to herself.

And here she is, an Olympian, through years of hard work and practicing techniques to break free from negative thought patterns.

As Kate has experienced, shifting your mind-set is a powerful choice. And because it doesn’t always look like a choice, people often miss it.

To be successful, it’s important to adopt the proper attitude to react to ever-changing circumstances. Knowing how and what you picture in your mind will create the mood you’re in and the kind of behaviors that follow.

Remember, the quality of life is determined NOT by what happens to you, but rather by what you do about what happens.

My attitude has always been that you need to pay attention to the chatter in your mind, and when it starts bad-mouthing the world, respond accordingly.

(To learn more about how to shift from negative to positive thoughts, listen to my podcast with Dr. Patrick Porter!)

I also like to use affirmations to shift my mindset and keep me on track.

Here’s the affirmation from Destination Satori that I’ve been saying lately. Sometimes I just recite “I am impactful” out loud, and sometimes I’ll rehears the whole affirmation.

I Am Impactful
I carve a path that impacts the vibration of others
and makes a difference in the world.
As I move through time and space,
I am influencing the course of everything
in front and behind me. By going forward,
I leave behind a changed environment
that ripples out in all directions.
I choose to make a positive impact on the world
with my thoughts, words and actions.

Kathy Smith, New York Times bestselling author, has stood at the forefront of the fitness and health industries for over 30 years. The numbers speak for themselves: Kathy has sold more than 20 million exercise DVDs - landing her in the Video Hall of Fame - and $500 million in Kathy Smith products. With her revolutionary approach to fitness, Smith has touched millions of people, inspiring them to move, live, and love.

By Collage Video | 15 July, 2016 | Abs, cardio, exercise, goals, Healthy, Kathy Smith, Weekly Blog, Wellness | 0 comments | Read more

INSTANT Ab Cinching

by Kathy Smith

Try Just 3 Reps Of This Move For INSTANT Ab Cinching!

I have a brand new move for you today for summer abs, called the Hollow Body Ball. Try just 3 reps, and you’ll be SHOCKED how effective it is!

It looks deceptively simple, but when you perform the move without using your arms, legs, or momentum, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the results. This move is a must-try no matter your fitness level. If you’re a beginner, you will feel the challenge almost immediately. And, if you’re a brick house from head to toe, you’ll soon discover that it’s one of the most intense ab moves out there!

More Tummy Trimming Exercises Here!

Here’s How To Do The Hollow Body Roll:

Lay on the ground with your hands above your head and your legs straight out. S
Slowly lift your legs and your arms, keeping your abs contracted. This is called “hollow body” position… a challenging position, because it requires your entire core to activate at once.
With a controlled motion, slowly lift your back while bringing your knees to your chest and your hands to your knees.
Hold this position for 2 seconds.
Lower your back and your legs to hollow body position (step 2) and repeat 10 times.

Kathy Smith, New York Times bestselling author, has stood at the forefront of the fitness and health industries for over 30 years. The numbers speak for themselves: Kathy has sold more than 20 million exercise DVDs - landing her in the Video Hall of Fame - and $500 million in Kathy Smith products. With her revolutionary approach to fitness, Smith has touched millions of people, inspiring them to move, live, and love.

By Collage Video | 10 June, 2016 | Abs, cardio, exercise, fitness, goals, Healthy, Kathy Smith, practice, tips, Weekly Blog, Wellness | 0 comments | Read more

Effective Butt Workout

by Kathy Smith

#1 Most Deceiving Butt Workout (But It’s Super Effective!)

Ready to defy gravity and tighten your backside?

I have the PERFECT solution…When you get started with today’s 8-min video, it doesn’t seem like an intense routine. But don’t be deceived… these barre-style glute moves will perk up your backside, especially when you focus on the small, concentrated movements.

Buy the entire Barre Body Lift Workout Here!

With celebrities such as Natalie Portman and Madonna joining the barre craze, it’s no wonder why barre studios are sweeping the nation. But this ballet-style workout is more than just a Hollywood hype. Barre workouts are the perfect way to improve balance and range-of-motion while developing lean muscle mass…especially in those hard-to-reach areas.

The best part is, you can reshape your glutes and get that beautiful curve without any weights. All you need is a chair, and you’re ready to work your rear! Remember, the key is to maintain proper form…keep your core activated, your abs pulled in, and your posture lifted.

Follow these 5 techniques to make the most of this lower body barre-tightening routine:

Tap into your inner ballerina as you practice the exercises, and it will reflect in your movement patterns.
Check your posture – if you catch yourself hunching over or leaning to one side, re-align your positioning. You shouldn’t feel tension in areas that you’re not targeting.
Think and focus, and the body will follow. Imagine trying to pinch a coin or a dollar bill in-between your cheeks. In other works, squeeze your buns toward the midline as you move through the routine. With each pulse, contract just a little harder.
When you’re all done, remember to stretch to help counteract the intensity of the workout!

Kathy Smith, New York Times bestselling author, has stood at the forefront of the fitness and health industries for over 30 years. The numbers speak for themselves: Kathy has sold more than 20 million exercise DVDs - landing her in the Video Hall of Fame - and $500 million in Kathy Smith products. With her revolutionary approach to fitness, Smith has touched millions of people, inspiring them to move, live, and love.

By Collage Video | 03 June, 2016 | cardio, exercise, fitness, Healthy, Kathy Smith, Motivation, tips, Weekly Blog, Wellness | 0 comments | Read more

4-Min Jump Rope Routine

by Kathy Smith

This 4-Min Jump Rope Routine Takes Your Bones, Calves & Cardio To The Next Level

Entire Workout Available Here

The New York Times referred to a study about why high-impact exercises (such as jumping rope) are good for your bones, and important as you age, saying, “Bones should be jarred, for their own good. Past experiments have definitively established that subjecting bones to abrupt stress prompts them to add mass or at least reduces their loss of mass as people age.”

Today’s 4-min jump rope video from my Cardio Knockout DVD isn’t complicated…in fact, you don’t even need a jump rope…just use your imagination!

But, be prepared…this routine will take your calves, cardio and coordination to the next level. And, it will amp up your metabolism.

Plus, it’s fun.
Here’s what some women on Facebook shared with me about this workout…

“I love love love this video, I own it and still do it a lot!!!!!” – Robin
“Love the full jump roping section! Did it this morning!” – Ella

“I used this workout to get back in shape after having children. It helped me get my absence back.” – Colleen

Kathy Smith, New York Times bestselling author, has stood at the forefront of the fitness and health industries for over 30 years. The numbers speak for themselves: Kathy has sold more than 20 million exercise DVDs - landing her in the Video Hall of Fame - and $500 million in Kathy Smith products. With her revolutionary approach to fitness, Smith has touched millions of people, inspiring them to move, live, and love.

By Collage Video | 27 May, 2016 | cardio, exercise, fitness, fitness success, goals, Kathy Smith, Motivation, tips, Weekly Blog, Wellness | 0 comments | Read more

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Blast Belly Fat in 10 Mins a Day

4 Best Toning Moves For Women

Don’t Resist The Resistance Bands!

THIS IS YOGA FOR INFLEXIBLE PEOPLE

Full workout here!

Own it on DVD HERE!

FREE 10-Minute Cardio Step Workout

5-Minute Full-Body Stretch

Achieve Your Goals

3-Second Technique To Achieve Your Goals …Big Or Small!

INSTANT Ab Cinching

Try Just 3 Reps Of This Move For INSTANT Ab Cinching!

More Tummy Trimming Exercises Here!

Effective Butt Workout

#1 Most Deceiving Butt Workout (But It’s Super Effective!)

Buy the entire Barre Body Lift Workout Here!

4-Min Jump Rope Routine

This 4-Min Jump Rope Routine Takes Your Bones, Calves & Cardio To The Next Level

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