Arms . . .

I am still obsessed with arms.  Can't stop obsessing.  When I read Tricia's post on arms, I immediately started planning my "arm challenge".  We all need a challenge to keep us inspired and motivated.  I figure I would take about 6 weeks to work on my arms.  I am working on a plan to make them stronger and hopefully, leaner.  Lean would be great.  I strongly fear that my bat wings will not go away. 

My plan is to first use the weights that I presently own, but within 2 weeks, I will buy a kettlebell and a medicine ball.  Mostly, I will use my body weight, such as pushups and Yoga routines.  Jillian Michael's DVDs and the Jackie Workout DVD is great for arm work.  I will take a bit of each program to work on my "problem" area.  But I've got to face facts.  I have a lot of problem areas.

I've worked out everyday this week so far:

Monday--60 min walk on treadmill

Tuesday--30 min walk/run on treadmill; 15 min upper body circuit DVD

Wednesday--25 min 30 Day Shred Level 3 with 5 lb weights. 

Thursday--60 min walk on random incline program 2.5-5% incline.

The goal is to do an activity everyday.  Something for at least 30 minutes (thanks, Seth).  But I won't beat myself up if I can only manage a short circuit workout.  

For my arm routine, I hope to do arms on MON, WED, and FRI.  Cardio days will take TUES, THURS, SAT, and SUN.  I won't forget my lower body and abs.  Those will come with the circuit routines that I plan to incorporate on Mon, Wed, and Fri.  Because the legs are already a large muscular body part that gets a lot of use with walking, running, and the plyometrics in the DVDs, I am not going to do any additional strength training on legs.  However, as a woman, I know that my upper body will never be as strong or as muscular as my legs presently are or can be in the future.  I know I have to do more to achieve those strong arms.  And the plan is to follow Tricia's routine and incorporate other routines so I can work toward those toned arms I've always dreamed of.