Reward Your Body - Don't Punish It

How many of us have uttered the words "I'll just do extra cardio tomorrow" while we reach for our second helping of pie, cake, ice cream or whatever food you know you shouldn't be having another serving of?  Working out shouldn't be the result of something you've done - or eaten.  Your exercise routine should be just that - a routine that fits into your schedule no matter what the day brings - just as you brush your teeth, take a shower, sleep.

But it shouldn't become 'routine' aka boring or monotonous - that's why you're here - looking for a new and exciting workout everyday to push your body to it's limits, to gain strength, muscle and confidence.

Yesterday you lifted the bigger muscles of your upper body, Chest and Back - so today we will focus on the smaller ones - Biceps, Triceps and Shoulders - those that are most important as we head into tank top season.

Let's start with a quick round of cardio and then move on to your strength training - Arms and Shoulders located in the Strength Training Circuits tab to the right.

Warm-up for a few minutes before starting the circuit.

Go thru the following exercises 3x
10 Box Jump or Step Up Burpees with Pushup (start behind a box or step, at least a foot high, either jump both feet up and down at the same time, or step up one at a time and then back down - place hands on floor - jump back - perform 1 pushup then jump feet back in and stand up)
20 Snowboard Touchdown Jump Squats (Start in a squat position on a diagonal as if you were on a snowboard, touch the ground with both hands jump up as you turn 180 degrees and repeat - OR FOR NO IMPACT VERSION - just do 10 snowboard touch down squats on one side and then switch)
30 Elevated Twisted Knee Tucks (in pushup position with feet on bench - pull knee towards opp elbow - alternate sides)
40 Elevated Lunges (back foot on bench/step - 20x each leg)
50 Mountain Climbers

Great job - grab a drink and go lift.  Remember to choose challenging weights - if you get to 15 reps and don't feel the burn - up the weight for the next set.

TRAIN WITH INTENTION.