Thursday, March 11, 2010

Arms . . .

side plank


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. 

7 comments:

  1. Yayyy for everyday fitness! Tricia's arms look amazing. I was shocked at how much they changed.

    And wow - you got to level 3 of the shred. I've been on level 1 since last summer. Ha!

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  2. Good going, girl! I am impressed, keep it up, that' great!

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  3. Awesome girl! Thanks for linking up too! Gotta say, you look great in the photo...so strong! Wish I could do a t-stand without putting my one knee down. Not there yet...but working on it! I resonate with your fear about the bat wings...I'm afraid that even after I lose the weight, the excess skin will be there, all deflated and stuff. Oh well, we'll deal with that when/if it comes. You are doing GREAT!

    Holly @ Making Over Me
    http://makingoverme.blogspot.com

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  4. You go Gurl!

    You should definitely try kettlebells. I lost 35 LBS with kettlebells and I use them 3 days a week now. Don't buy the cheap ones, they are not very nice on the hands. You buy a high quality kettlebell for less than a lot of the low quality commercial brands. I buy mine from http://www.kettlebellsusa.com

    Cindy

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  5. I also started working on my arms after I saw Tricia's post! She looks great. Sounds like you are on the right track to have some awesome ones as well!

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  6. Thank you everyone. I am inspired. I hope that I can actually complete a program with so many curveballs sent my way.

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  7. Wow! Looks like you have had an awesome fitness week! You look so incredibly STRONG in your picture. Found your blog through "Making Over Me". Keep going strong!!!
    Fit Mama
    http://journeytoafitmama.blogspot.com/

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