Avoid ending a workout abruptly, especially if it is a vigorous activity with a workout machine. When we suddenly stop without a gradual cool down our blood pressure drops, which could cause dizziness or fainting. A proper cool-down prevents sudden pooling of blood after activity and re-circulates it back to the heart, muscles and brain.

Cool Down exercises for homebody workout:

Here are some cool down exercises to try at home. Ideally, a cool-down should consist of five to 10 minutes of jogging or walking and five to 10 minutes of stretching. However, that is just a guideline, and similar to warm-ups, cool downs are also individually based. Here are some examples for cool-down exercises:

- Tai Chi. If you know martial arts at all, slow controlled movements allows the body to moderately cool down all together. (I.e. Fitness instructor Billy Blanks is notorious for his Tai Chi component at the end of every body workout.)

- Aerobics. Yoga, pilates, etc. are another alternative for progressively relaxing your body.

- Easy jog/walk, either on the treadmill or outside for some fresh air.

- Stretching. Great for helping you gradually bring your heart rate down. Static stretches (holding each stretch for 10 – 20 seconds), and working your way from the head down are suitable as part of cooling down.

Tips for after body workout:

- Drink water. Helps hydrate your body and flushes out any bodily toxins created during the workout.

- Eat a healthy snack within half an hour of your completed workout session. Replenish the energy that you used up, because while many people think that they should avoid eating after working out to lose weight – it’s actually the opposite. Within that half-hour window, consumed food gets turned into energy rather than stored fat; however, one should be reasonable and avoid junk food.

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The Yoga Butt Tone Workout

This workout consists of yoga or yoga inspired moves that will help you to get a nice, toned butt perfect to flaunt in those new jeans!

Chair Pose- This pose involves standing with your arms at your sides. Sit back as if you were about to sit in an imaginary chair behind you as you extend your arms out in front of you. Hold the pose for 3 seconds and come back up into standing position. Repeat desired number of times. For an extra challenge you can try to complete this pose on your toes.

The Bow- For this pose you need to lie down on your stomach. Reach behind you and bring your feet up. Grab you feet with your hands and bring them in while you bring your head back. Release down but keep a hold of your feet. Repeat.

The Plow- Lie down on your back and bring your legs up toward the ceiling. Then bring your legs down slowly towards and past your head. Bring your legs back up to the ceiling and repeat.

Warrior 1 to Warrior 2- This is a combination pose that really blasts that bottom. First start out in an extended lunge position with your arms up overhead, then extend your arms, one in front of you and one behind you. During this pose changing, you should be pumping your front leg up and down. Switch legs and repeat.

Lying Toe Taps- For this move, lie on your back and bring your knees up towards your body and your legs out, forming a 90 degree angle with both your knees and your hips. Slowly bring one leg down and tap your toe on the ground. Bring it back up and switch to the other leg. Repeat desired amount of times.

I hope you enjoy this great butt tone workout through yoga poses. If you are looking for a way to tone the rest of your body, try the Body Shaper Machine. This little piece of workout equipment uses the yoga principle to tone the whole body.

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**I apologize in advance to my male readers, I had no idea when I first heard about this, but this machine goes out to all the ladies. However, men can use it too, so long as they are comfortable with the color pink.

Body Shaper Machine: What is it?

A workout machine made especially for ladies dominated the Asian market, and has now been approved to sell in the North American market. The Body Shaper Machine is a manual, and portable device that can be used to target certain muscles, or provide an all body workout. Different workout sets, exercises different muscles to help tone and slim down your body.

The Body Shaper Machine has two wings that act as leverage, with an air pump in the center with a pressure valve; and the colorful rubber on the wings prevents slippage. Designed to be thin and compact, the Body Shaper Machine offers a good amount of resistance that is manageable for the everyday female who wants to work out.

Is This Women Exercise Machine Effective?

The instructions and workout sets for this little workout machine are straightforward. It was created on the principles of yoga, such as slow and controlled movements, and deep breathing. Key elements to any muscle toning and body slimming workout.

This weightless and small size is marketed for women, to be used almost anywhere. At the office desk, school, or casually watching television – anywhere our busy schedules take us that we can afford 5-minutes.

The Body Shaper Machine seems convenient and easy enough to use. The crucial element to make this product effective would be repetition and sticking to a regular workout routine. The size makes it easy to use almost anywhere at any time, that laziness and neglectfulness of workout routine would be your #1 enemy.

Exercise for women: Body Shaper Machine

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