Wednesday Workout

Today's workout is all about:

upper body.

This workout is partially timed and partially counted. There are 2 moving exercises in which you complete the number of reps given, followed by a holding exercise for the specified amount of time (45 seconds). Rest if you have to, but only of you have to -- moving quickly from one exercise to the next. As usual, moving quickly through muscle work (with good form) maximizes calorie burn. If you are doing this at the gym, grab weights that are challenging; weights that make your arms shake for the last few reps. If you are doing this at home, you will likely be limited to the weights you have. If they are light, you could always hold both weights in one hand (if you can still grip effectively) and just repeat equal number of reps on both arms. If you don't have weights, soup cans or filled water bottles would work too. Think about pulling the belly in and up the whole time so this upper body workout grabs those core muscles as well. Be sure to breath throughout each exercise, elongate the spine, and in all standing exercises, point the tailbone down (not back) and squeeze your bum to protect your low back. You'll need a set of weights, a chair, a timer set for 45 seconds, and as usual, shoes are recommended.