Favorite Arm Workout

Okay guys, today is the day that I am going to share the only arm workout that I did to get these arms that I'm so proud of. 

Haha, what's that - you don't know what arms I'm talking about? 

Boom. 

Okay so they're still a ways off from where I want them to be - but the real proof that tells you how far I've come is that fact that I don't have any "before" photos of my arms. They actually hadn't seen the light of day for a few years and that's why now they're coming out and want the world to see. 

So these arms. They are getting stronger every day because I'm getting into push-ups and lifting "real weights", but I want to talk about their foundation.

The very basic workout that got rid of the "extra" and allowed me to start seeing my muscles for the first time in a long time.

This treadmill.

And these hand weights (5lbs).

Actually, these hand weights (3lbs) until I out-grew them.

And what did I need? Just 6 songs. Two slower, two medium and two fast. 

I've always called it my "Ace of Base" workout because all 6 songs were tracks 1 - 6 of the Ace of Base "The Sign" Album because these songs just work. But since doing the workout so often I have found other great songs that "just work" like Waves, #Selfie and I'm in the House to name a few slow, medium and fast songs. 

And what do I do?

Songs 1 & 4 I walk at a quick pace, doing alternating arm curls with every left step forward.

Songs 2 & 5 I walk at a quick pace, doing alternating arm punches with every left step forward.

Songs 3 & 6 I walk at a quick pace, doing alternating arm punches/arm presses with every left step forward.

Let's see that again:

I hope you didn't hate my first vlog. 

How about you go check out some other ladies who actually know what they're talking about when it comes to getting buff in the link up below! 

A Weekend Challenge

How many of you look forward to the weekend for no reason other than not having to set an alarm for Saturday morning?

For me, that's what the weekends are for. No plans - just time to relax, focus on myself and re-energize for the week in front of me. I'm thrilled to be whisking off to the coast this weekend to spend some quality time with my family and most importantly: unplug. 

Before I sign off for the weekend I have a challenge for all of us that takes just three simple steps. 

1. Work up a sweat.

2. Take a selfie.

3. Post it to instagram and tag me! (@jessifitpdx)

Sweat is beautiful and I want you to feel comfortable in it. I don't care how you get there, just make sure some sweat drips from your forehead and your cheeks are a little red.

If you're shy, you can email the photo to me as well! (jessifitpdx(at)gmail.com)

Happy sweating!