We’ve all heard of Princess Diana’s famous sexy black “Revenge Dress” she wore to a charity event the night her husband announced to the world he had been unfaithful to her. The world looked on as the Princess of Wales looked happier (and hotter) than ever in her classy (and somewhat revealing) dress, giving the clear message that the affair had only made her better than ever. We don’t all have international television as a platform to flaunt our bodies that survived (no, thrived!) through a hot mess post-breakup, post-layoff, post-any-traumatic event at some point or another. But we do have the perfect workout to get you there so you can feel good about yourself post-anything. We give you: the revenge body.
Revenge Body Workout by TREND’s own Gut Health Specialist and Fitness Trainer, Kimberly Stephens of Alkaline Fit:
Before you begin exercising, keep a bottle of water handy, and have some dumbbells ready to add to the mix of each workout. If you are more of a visual learner, we encourage you to check out the video below – it just might encourage you more!
Note: Don’t stress over the weight of the dumbbell as that can be modified to your preference. In other words, grab what makes you feel badass and strong and go with that. You know your body and its limitations the best. Most importantly, be comfortable enough to know you’ll do each step below for 15 reps for three rounds, and don’t bite off more than you can chew (like your haters do.)
- Squat to Press – Put your feet about shoulder-width apart, keep your shoulders back, keep your core engaged, and sit back on your heels while keeping your knees behind your toes like you’re sitting in a chair.
- Bent Rows – Put your feet about hip-width apart, hinge at the hips keeping your back flat with a soft bend in the knees, keep your core engaged, keep your elbows in and shoulders back, then squeeze the shoulder blades as you pull your elbows up.
- Romanian Deadlifts or RDLs – Put your feet hip-width apart, keep your shoulders back, core engaged, hinge the hips, and then slide dumbbells down towards your mid-shin. Keep a soft bend in the knees and push through heels while squeezing your glutes (aka booty) at the top of the move.
- Upright Rows – Stand tall (like the royalty that you are), keep your shoulders back and down, and pull dumbbells up to your chest while keeping your elbows high. Keep your core engaged and a soft bend in the knees.
- Glute Bridge with Band – Pull your shoulders back while placing your feet hip-width apart and heels close to your glutes. Engage your core, push through your heels, squeeze your glutes at the top of, and press your knees against your band to keep your knees from caving in while strengthening the outer hips.
- Planks – On the ground, put your elbows under your shoulders, rest on your knees, and draw your core in tight (or raise toes and keep your back flat with your core drawn in).
If you really want to give your body an extra boost after this Revenge Body Workout, consider a vitamin injection to get your body super-primed for change. Vitamin B12 injections can give you a huge boost of energy, while also boosting your metabolism (hello, weight loss) and regulating your appetite.
Want to go a step further? Consider IV therapy for an even bigger bang. Our friends at Sweat Equity SA offer Specialized IV Therapy for a more consistent flow of fluids and formulas designed to help you feel your absolute best.
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