Hi lovelies,
This is a full body resistance workout for women, that will tone up your body but without making you bigger or too muscular :)
WATCH THE WORKOUT VIDEO
FULL BODY RESISTANCE WORKOUT BENEFITS
Resistance training should be a part of your workout routine if you want to get lean and toned.
Why? Well, if you want to give your body tone and definition, you need to have muscles. And the way to build muscle is to do resistance training.
Any type of resistance training will help you build muscle – heavyweights with low reps, low weights with high reps, endurance based workouts, or even yoga.
But if you do the wrong type of resistance training, you might get unwanted bulky muscles like I did.
I’m a mesomorph body type (I can gain muscles very quickly) so I prefer bodyweight training.
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This type of resistance training has many benefits but these are the ones that I personally find the most important:
BODYWEIGHT RESISTANCE TRAINING WILL GIVE YOU A LEAN LOOK
I prefer to look leaner and I feel like this type of training gives me a much leaner look compared to lifting weights. I am not as strong as I was when I was lifting weights, but I am definitely more flexible, I have a greater range of motion and I don’t get as sore.
Most importantly, I feel much happier with the way I look now and I’m more confident than before. :)
This style of workout will give you a lean and toned look, so if you like this style of training, you might like my Lean Legs Program 1!
YOU CAN DO IT PRACTICALLY ANYWHERE
Bodyweight resistance workouts are great because you don’t need any equipment and you can really do them anywhere. So if you travel a lot or you just don’t have the time to go to the gym, this style of training will be perfect for you.
HOW TO COMPLETE THE WORKOUT
- Complete each exercise for 45, straight after each other, with minimal rest
- After you have completed 1 round, rest for 1-2 minutes
- Complete 3 round in total.
- Note- if you can’t do 45 seconds, aim for 30 seconds or as long as you can :)
THE EXERCISES
1. REACH & KNEE COMBO
Do 45 seconds on each side.
2. PUNCHES
3. SINGLE LEG V-UPS
Do 45 seconds on each side.
4. FEET ELEVATED GLUTE BRIDGE
5. HANDSTAND
Hold for as long as you can (maximum 60 seconds).
6. MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS ON GLIDING DISCS
GLIDING DISCS
These are the gliding discs that I use. They’re great because you can use them on both hard and carpeted surfaces xx
I hope you liked this video and if you have any workout requests, let me know!
Love Rachael Xx
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17 Responses
Hi Rachael,
I am actually quite young, 15 in a few weeks but i’m always trying to lose a bit of weight on my belly, arms and legs. My body has some muscle as it runs in the family but most of it is hidden under the ‘lining’ of fat so it just makes me look even bigger. The muscle is mostly in my thighs so my thighs are very big. I exercise almost every day but nothing seems to work. I have always tried to look online for workout plans but obviously you have to pay for everything but because I am young I don’t have a job so I don’t have any money. I currently weigh around 80kg but i want to be at least 60kg preferably 55kg. I have read all of your blogs but I was just wandering if you have any more free tips?
Hi lovely,
Thank you for reaching out! :)
Since you are 15 years old (well, you will be soon! :)), your body is still developing and changing so if you want to lose weight, it’s better you talk to your parents so they can get you an appointment with a nutritionist. Weight loss has a lot to do with healthy nutrition and also, your developing body needs a special diet plan, so this is why it is best to speak to a specialist who will help you reach your goals. :)
Wishing you the best of luck! xx
Love,
Tina
Hi Rachael.. I’m not the type of person who reaches out through the sea of comments and hopes for help from the professional… but here I am. I’m getting married in four months. I’ve been working out hard and recently purchased your lean legs program. I need help. I feel like I just hate myself. I feel like I’m working so hard and the reward so far is not as promising as I’d hoped. I feel like I have no idea what I’m doing and I am just trying hard to look and feel my best by the time my wedding day arrives. I’m not fat, I’m not ugly but I do have some fat and I’m just so disgusted with myself. Please help me. I struggle to understand carbs, calories, fiber, protein, when to eat, when not to eat, I’m just so confused. I feel like I used to have all of this dialed in and it just got lost!! Thank you so much.
Hi lovely,
I’m sorry to hear about your struggles! :(
I know that reaching your fitness goals can be hard and it requires patience and time. It might just take you a little longer.
Everyone gets results at different rates, so I would keep going and stay persistent.
If you’re following the workout plan and eating healthy you should see results after the 8 weeks, so don’t let the current situation discourage you!
We always recommend doing what feels best for your body and not stressing out so much about calculating every calorie and macronutrient. The healthier you eat the better your results will be so keep it up, you’ve got this!
If you need some extra motivation please have a read of this blog post for some great tips. Wishing you all the best! xx
Love,
Diana
You have amazing lean legs I hate my legs fat&flabby help!!!
Hi lovely,
I know that reaching your fitness goals can be hard and that you probably have lots of questions about how to get that lean and toned body.
Rachael would love to help you as much as she can :) that’s why she has created her Lean Legs program and Lean Legs Training Club.
The program in the eBook is an 8 week workout and nutrition plan designed to help you get lean and toned without bulking. It will help you slim down your legs, but will also help you slim and tone your upper body and core too (the workouts are full body). It also includes a full meal plan, a separate recipe eBook and demonstration videos.
You can check out the Lean Legs program here:
https://www.rachaelattard.com/lean-legs-program/
Love, Lean Legs Club support
xx
Hi lovely,
I know that reaching your fitness goals can be hard and that you probably have lots of questions about how to get that lean and toned body.
Rachael would love to help you as much as she can :) that’s why she has created her Lean Legs program and Lean Legs Training Club.
The program in the eBook is an 8 week workout and nutrition plan designed to help you get lean and toned without bulking. It will help you slim down your legs, but will also help you slim and tone your upper body and core too (the workouts are full body). It also includes a full meal plan, a separate recipe eBook and demonstration videos.
You can check out the Lean Legs program here:
https://www.rachaelattard.com/lean-legs-program/
Love, Lean Legs Club support
xx
Hi Rachael,
What’s the difference with Resistance Training and HIIT? I’m a mixture of meso/endo and would like to know the difference between both because my exercises can be confusing at times :/ Thank you!