This wasn't what you planned for. Someone broke your heart. Something tragic happened. Life's just been hard and your waistline is carrying the weight of the hurt.
You've decided it's time to stand up again and take back what's been lost. What you're looking for is a revenge body workout.
What a Revenge Body Workout is All About
The term "revenge body" is all about being the best you can be (inside and out) in response to things in your life that have thrown you "off course”. In taking control of your journey, you get back at all the things (and even people) who try to bring you down! Khloe Kardashian hosts a weight loss show by the same title.
How to Plan Your Weekly Workouts
Since a revenge body workout is about being your best and taking ownership for your body, not just about losing a few pounds, it's going to be intense. You can plan your workout routine on a weekly basis. Based off what Khloe and her trainer Gunner Peterson do, you'll need to plan to:
- Do intense cardio 2 days a week (think cycling class)
- Give your legs and butt, your core, and your arms their own days
- Commit 1 day to a full body workout, like battle ropes
- Practice active recovery (yoga and stretching) 1 day per week
Of course, it's not just fierce determination in the gym that make a revenge body. You've also got to commit to fueling your body with healthy fats and lean protein, and limit your alcohol.
Being mindful of what you eat and an all-in mentality for exercising is the best way to seize control and show off your best self.
Top 4 Revenge Body Exercises
For the cardio component of your revenge body workout, look into High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), cycling, our 12 week 2019 Gold’s Gym Challenge or another great group exercise class.
Get started with the strength-building elements with these moves:
1. Split Jacks
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2. Bulgarian Split Squats
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3. Supermans
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4. Deadlifts
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Get to Work on Your Revenge Body
We get it. Sometimes the very same stress driving your weight gain can make you feel like being your best isn't an option. That's what revenge workouts are for. Exercise is an effective form of stress relief, so channel it and get moving!
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