Weights for Women

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Weight-lifting is an essential part of working out, especially as we age. The article "9 Reasons Women Should Lift Weights" by Jenna Bergen from Prevention.com breaks down the reasons this is necessary for all women. Cardio and flexibility are great but they aren't enough; strength training is a must.

I pulled together a few exercise routines to use, some of which I do and some of which I want to try out. Mix them in with what you already do or if working out isn't your thing, maybe these are an easy way to start.

• Ballet Boot Camp: Barre Fitness: Based on dancer's workouts, uses light dumbbells
• Fat-Burning Workout: Uses light dumbbells, body weight, and a Swiss ball
• Simple Moves with 10 Minute Video: Uses dumbbells
• Strength Training Yoga Workout - 15 Minute Video: Uses yoga mat and dumbbells
• Create the Perfect Workout for You: Shape Magazine will help you build your own workout.

Happy New Year

As we usher in a new year, getting your house in order could be a beneficial goal (I prefer making goals, not resolutions). How to go about this? Apartment Therapy is here to help! Titled The January Cure 2013, Apartment Therapy will instruct you on what task to complete each day so by February, your house is clean, organized, and fresh! You can subscribe to receive emails each day or check out A.T.'s website. An A.T. contributor named Tara will be liveblogging to keep you motivated as she lists what she did for each day. To see the month at a glance, click here. Happy 2013!