We've completed the first week! How exciting is that? I've found it to be pretty challenging so far but easy enough to fit into my day, which is exactly what I was aiming for. How are you all finding it? Not difficult enough? Too difficult? Any exercises you want to see in the future? Just let me know and I'll try to accommodate.
The focus today is on shoulders and butt/hips. Look closely- the
ab duction and
ad duction are two different exercises. We did these all the time in our cool down at boot camp and they feel really great.
10
front raises 10
lateral raises 10
side lying hip abduction (10 for each side)
10
side lying hip adduction (10 for each side)
Repeat this set 5 times to complete 50 front raises, 50 lateral raises, 50 abductions and 50 adductions! 100 reps of shoulder exercise and 100 reps of butt/hip exercises. If you can do that entire set all in one go you're some kind of super hero.
Fitness Tip: If you aren't sure what weights to use, start with heavier ones and as the exercise goes on and you physically are unable to raise your arms, exchange the dumbbells for lighter ones. You will be surprised at how much energy is left in your reserves and how much easier the exercise will seem!
The focus today is on shoulders and butt/hips. Look closely- the ab duction and ad duction are two different exercises. We did these all the time in our cool down at boot camp and they feel really great.
10 front raises
10 lateral raises
10 side lying hip abduction (10 for each side)
10 side lying hip adduction (10 for each side)
Repeat this set 5 times to complete 50 front raises, 50 lateral raises, 50 abductions and 50 adductions! 100 reps of shoulder exercise and 100 reps of butt/hip exercises. If you can do that entire set all in one go you're some kind of super hero.
Fitness Tip: If you aren't sure what weights to use, start with heavier ones and as the exercise goes on and you physically are unable to raise your arms, exchange the dumbbells for lighter ones. You will be surprised at how much energy is left in your reserves and how much easier the exercise will seem!