700 CHALLENGE! go gym, no problem

Let the fun begin! this weeks 700 challenge is starting a day late but it will still be killer compared to the last one! there's nothing better than having sore muscles because it means you worked for something! This weeks challenge consists of two of my most favorite exercises, SQUATS and JUMPING JACKS. Both are extremely beneficial and both can be done with out any gym equipment which means you have NO excuses! you can do a squat in your kitchen while your food cooks in the microwave, squat while you brush your teeth, and my favorite is putting on my high heels and doing a squat (KILLER for the glutes). Jumping Jacks are another easy exercise you can do pretty much anywhere! I'll admit that in order to complete my 700 challenge once I did do jumping jacks in the work bathroom once, don't worry it was a single person bathroom so no one knew but me :] The benefits of doing a squat are endless, my number one reason is obviously the booty shape, gotta love the bubble butt. squats are commonly know and referred to as leg exercises but they actually help your entire body! If done correctly squats are so intense they can trigger a release of HGH and Testosterone which is vital for muscle growth and improves your muscle mass when exercising other parts of your body giving you an all over better workout.
How to properly do a Squat

• Stand with your feet just over shoulder width apart
•  Keep your back in a neutral position, and keep your knees centered over your feet 
• Slowly bend your knees, hips and ankles, lowering until you reach a 90-degree angle
• Return to starting position -- repeat 15-20 times, for 2-3 sets for beginners 
• Breathe in as you lower, breathe out as you return to starting position

Jumping Jacks are beneficial to your body and your mind. they're a total body workout that increases your heart rate! increasing your heart rate is key in burning fat and losing weight. Doing Jumping Jacks for an extended amount of time triggers the release of endorphins in your body which are pain-relievers and give your body a sense of calm and happiness. Find a time and give yourself as many reasons and you can think of why you should do this challenge and DON'T GIVE UP! If you want results you have to work for them. overcome that voice in your head telling you that you can't or it's too hard because IT'S NOT!!