Must-Have At Home Workout Equipment

Written with love, by Jennifer Dene

Each week I've been sharing with you a new bridal workout to help you get in great shape for your big day. Some of my favorites include this outer thigh workout and this full body workout for brides.

I try to make every exercise series quick — because I know that planning a wedding leaves you crunched for time — and simple to do at home. 

All you need for an effective at-home workout routine is a couple of pieces of equipment, to provide resistance, help with flexibility, and, basically, just to keep things interesting.

In case you're not already equipped, I've made a simple check list of the key pieces that I use all. the. time. 

See you next week for another bridalicious sweat-sesh!

Detoxify With This Full Body Bridal Workout

Written with love, by Jennifer Dene

Pre-wedding juice cleanses are so 2015! As a sexy, smart and savvy bride you know that the easiest way to reach and maintain your bridal-babe-body is by eating clean, enjoying a treat or two, and sticking to a specific workout plan that includes high intensity training to elevate your heart rate, tone your muscles and generate a good sweat.

Sweating is an essential part of the detox process as toxins are eliminated through the pores. Not only does this help to clear up your skin, it also purges the body of much toxic build-up. 

Today's 30 minute workout gives a whole new meaning to #sweatingforthewedding.

Grab a pair of weights (5 - 12 pounds) and I'll see you in the workout!

With love,
     Jennifer Dene

How To Sculpt Wedding Worthy Arms

Written with love, by Jennifer Dene

Are you in need of a quick workout to sculpt wedding worthy arms? If so, I've got just the thing! Here are four reasons why you're going to love today's arm sequence on Mind Body Bride.

1. Whether you're going strapless or backless on your wedding day, this workout shapes the two most important muscles for wedding worthy arms – deltoids (those tear shaped muscles at the side of the upper shoulder) and triceps (the soft, jiggly part of the underarm). 

2. It's inspired from the Pilates sequence Seated Arms Facing Front. Keep in mind that Pilates is all about those long, lean, balletic muscles ... is that the look you're going for? It was for me!

3. It only takes 5 minutes and can be done up to four days a week after your usual workout or on its own. 

4. You will tone your arms but you won't break a sweat, meaning that you can do this anytime and anywhere. Perhaps you can even leave a pair of light weights at your work desk?!

I can't wait to train with you! 

With Love,
     Jennifer Dene XO