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4 Pinterest Workouts That Kicked My Lazy Butt

One editor who never works out tries four of the most popular Pinterest workouts. Which one is the most effective?

November 19, 2012 | by Sharon J. Yi | 28 COMMENTS

My take on the 5-4-3-2-1 Workout Tricep dips knocked me sideways. I can only make it through two before I realize that it's a muscle I never use. The strain is instant. The pain will last for days. Out of all the exercise moves I've done so far, the tricep dip is the most challenging move for me to complete. Oddly, that fact motivates me to keep at it. Perhaps the vision of flab-less arms is keeping me going ...

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I smiled and laughed all the way through this--sounds too familiar. By the way, what IS a mountain climber?

by GigiSD Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 12:47PM Report as inappropriate

I really love the writers point of view in this article

by emkgibson Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 10:59AM Report as inappropriate

These are all great at home or anywhere workouts!!

by RORO84 Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 10:49AM Report as inappropriate

I wouldn't try any of these to get back into shape, but I like that the writer was honest about them.

by purple9a Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 05:33AM Report as inappropriate

Some of these workouts sound like they would be fun to incorporate into my workouts. Although I am agree with editor a lot of these demands that theses workouts demand seem a little unrealistic for the average women especially for ones with a life outside of the gym. She did a great job of being honest and having a great sense of humor!

by 2xxxy Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 10:59AM Report as inappropriate

I'm a skinny-fat person too. It's always nice to see a non-fitnessaholic person's take on workouts. It certainly makes me more inspired to give them a shot.

by KayArrEff Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 07:43AM Report as inappropriate

I might have to try the 5-4-3-2-1 workout.

by Alana_Danes Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 10:49AM Report as inappropriate

Weirdest workout routines I have ever seen........... Interesting though... Will try it... At least the beach workout.

by Zeaundra Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 08:58AM Report as inappropriate

Ok...definitely skipping the 99 workout..

by EmpressQueenB Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 05:09PM Report as inappropriate

These are interesing

by cindy11052 Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 06:23AM Report as inappropriate

there are soooo many good workout routines on pinterest its rediculous

by treehugger1997 Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 06:28PM Report as inappropriate

I will try this hopefully soon!

by ayegee Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 10:36AM Report as inappropriate

Yea I don't think I can do any of this without panting my buns off. Like the editor I do not exorcise at all and cannot seem to give up bacon. 99 workout? I don't know...

by shellychen1110 Monday, January 7, 2013 at 02:33PM Report as inappropriate

Love this I just can't do some of them anymore.

by Ydabney Monday, January 7, 2013 at 01:15PM Report as inappropriate

these look too crazy for me!

by rayshaviolet Monday, January 7, 2013 at 11:30AM Report as inappropriate

I am scared of some of these.

by Sari Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 08:41PM Report as inappropriate

I loooooooooooove Pinterest! Definitely going to try the 99 workout.

by MizzPink Friday, January 4, 2013 at 07:14AM Report as inappropriate

Just might have to try the 5-4-3-2-1.

by Amanda16 Friday, January 4, 2013 at 12:23AM Report as inappropriate

I'll have to try some of these out!

by cheerio9551 Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 07:09PM Report as inappropriate

As my news years resolution is to drop some pounds, I will definitely be trying out some of these work out routines.. the skinny b***t and the 99 workouts seem as if they show results quickly.

by lacole505 Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 03:36PM Report as inappropriate

Wow, I'm going to show this to my co-worker. She said she's ready to get in shape starting now for the summer. Let's see if she's up to the challenge!

by EricaF123 Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 05:06PM Report as inappropriate

great

by Nicole2814 Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 01:10PM Report as inappropriate

Very entertaining article and Well Done to that writer for following through!

by kimihavens Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 12:51PM Report as inappropriate

I think that I might try the 99 workout and see how that goes.

by WiccanLady Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 03:21PM Report as inappropriate

Funny enough, I literally spent half an hour just yesterday looking over exercises on pinterest! I did see some of these, but I was definitely daunted by the 99 workout.

by schien Monday, November 26, 2012 at 12:15PM Report as inappropriate

the 99 sounds insane

by LittleBunny Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 06:18PM Report as inappropriate

Very excited to try the 99! Thanks

by BlackFleur145 Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 04:17PM Report as inappropriate

So awesome! I don't think I could do it! haha

by yestfl Monday, November 19, 2012 at 01:51PM Report as inappropriate

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