Many of you may know that I am now a certified personal trainer! For the past year or so I have been studying for this test through ACE and it is finally behind me. No more studying, and I can finally breathe knowing I passed.
So, with that, I'd like to share a bit more on exercise!
It wasn't until high school that I realized my love for being active. I had joined the tennis team [which allowed me to meet the man of my dreams] and I just loved the way I felt when I was running around and doing something accomplishing and something that motivated me - even though I wasn't ever that good.
Then in college I did different DVD workout programs like Turbo Jam in my dorm room [don't laugh] and P90X [which I completed successfully].
Nowadays I find ways to workout at home, saving some $$ on gym memberships, which is totally doable if you have a few little things on hand.
My home gym consists of:
- 5 lb and 8 lb dumb bells
- A set of adjustable dumb bells that goes up to 25lbs each
- 10 lb kettle bell (really hoping to add to this collection with heavier weights)
- Resistance band
- Exercise ball
- Pull up bar that hangs on door frame
But you can always start out using your own body weight and still get a great workout!
Here are some of my favorite exercises to work the arms:
[Always start out with a short warm up before diving straight into your strength exercises. Marching in place, jumping jacks, or arm circles are great options]
Push Ups: they've been around forever, but they really do wonders!
Pull Ups: if you have a bar, this is a great challenge. Modify them by putting your feet up on a chair to help yourself up.
Upright Rows: works just about every muscle in your arms
Biceps Curl: no rocket science here
Shoulder Press: classic
Try this short circuit twice a week and I know you'll see those arms tone right up! Especially if you're eating a healthy diet.
Also, here are my some favorite workouts from PopSugar:
And for the pregnant ladies:
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