The workout consists of 6-minutes of high-intensity interval training. The idea is to set an interval timer to beep at 10-second and 20-second intervals. The routing is as follows:

• 10 seconds of Jump Squats
• 20 seconds of Side Pike Jumps
• 10 seconds of Jump Squats
• 20 seconds of Mountain Climbers

Repeat the steps above for a total of 6 minutes. This should leave you quite exhausted, as Zuzana illustrates. I period of stretching is highly recommended after the 6-minute routine. For the real animals out there, repeat the 6-minute drill until you are satisfied (or until you wear a hole in the floor). Happy hopping!

The CoolSculpting by ZELTIQ procedure claims to be able to reduce fat deposits by 20% to 40%. But, what is this new miracle?

CoolSculpting is a non-invasive procedure, developed by a team of scientists and physicians, that utilizes a precisely controlled cooling method called Cryolipolysis to cool and eliminate fat cells without damage to other tissue. During the procedure the patient and doctor target the area or areas to be treated. The doctor will then position a device on one of the target areas. The device then draws a bulge of skin and fat up between two cooling panels. As the panels go to work, the patient feels a sensation of intense cold that soon decreases. The procedure takes anywhere between one and three hours. The procedure is said to “crystallize the fat.” Over the next two to four months, the crystallized fat cells are reportedly broken down and eliminated from the body naturally.

Utah Body is intrigued! Utah Body is excited! Can it be! A non-surgical procedure for eliminating pockets of body fat that really works? Pray it is so! Perhaps our readers might share their experiences with us.

The following is a list of clinics and other places that offer CoolSculpting by ZELTIQ in Utah.

The Spa at the Utah Dermatologic & Medical Clinic
Steven Jepson, MD
Phone Number (801) 590-3836
154 Myrtle Ave Suite 102
Murray, UT 84107

Saltz Plastic Surgery & Spa Vitoria
Renato Saltz MD, FACS
Phone Number 801-274-9500
5445 S Highland Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84117

Lone Peak Dermatology
Robert Orme, MD
Phone Number (801)783-1738
11760 S. 700 E Suite 210
Draper, UT 84020

Saltz Plastic Surgery & Spa Vitoria
Renato Saltz MD, FACS
Phone Number 435-655-6612
1820 Sidewinder Drive
Park City, UT 84068

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Bikram Yoga is a style of yoga derived from traditional yoga styles by Bikram Choudhury and is practiced in a very hot and humid room. Beneficial claims of Bikram Yoga range from injury prevention and stress relief to delivery of fresh oxygen to joints and muscles. While these claims may or may not be true, it is certainly true that many of those who practice Bikram Yoga have experienced true loss of body fat and gained impressive body toning.

With all of the claims and good reports about Bikram Yoga circulating about, Utah Body believes that it is certainly something worth considering if you are serious about a tone and sculpted body.

Many women Utah Body talked with were not aware of some of the possible side effects of steroid use such as hair loss, decreased breast size, enlargement of the heart, and depression. Most did, however, mention that they experienced increased strength, leaner bodies, heightened sexual appetites, and a sense of well-being. Some of these women were over 50 years old and looked very young and their bodies looked very attractive. So, Utah Body asks your opinion, “Are the risks worth it?”

Beast Skills illustrates exercises for sculpting your back, arms, shoulders, legs, abs, etc. without the use of weights. Some of the exercises require a bar or rope from which to hang, so a hotel room might not work for these. The body parts that are especially hard for me to sculpt without equipment are legs and butt. However, I have started doing one-legged squats and sumo squats at home and have realized some great results. Beast Skill illustrates the one-legged squats, or as they call it “The Pistol”, here.

Photo Courtesy of Beast Skills and beastskills.com

The one-legged squat shown above can be very difficult for many of you, so try the exercise with your leg pointing behind you resting on a chair or hold onto something with your hand to help you balance and to support you until you can do the exercise unassisted.

Comments from the post that intrigued Utah Body were, “With strength comes muscle-building and with muscles comes a nice, sexy physique that you can be proud of” and ““Lift like a [real] man, feel like a goddess.”

Obviously, if a woman wants to shape and sculpt beautiful lines and curves, strength training is essential and, therefore, kettlebells can be a vital part of her workout. A great video of a kettlebell workout for a woman can be seen on The Fitness Black Book and below: