Do you want to be able to lift heavy things or do you just want to feel comfortable in a tank top?
If you said YES to that question than this post is for you. I have compiled a list of 4 must do arm moves that you should have in your workout routine.
*Disclaimer: If you are a woman reading this then I must tell you "YOU WILL NOT LOOK MANLY" by doing these workouts.
First of all lets start with the Hammer Curl. This is a move that works not just the bicep but the brachialis and the brachioradalis. Now if your like me you are thinking "what on earth is that and how do you even say that word. Well, those are the muscles under the bicep that work to flex your elbow. Now if you are dealing with an injury in the elbow area then this move should be put on hold until it is better.
Next is the Tricep Extension. This move is also a must for those "bat wings" There are many ways to also customize this move. You can do it with dumbbells or a barbell. You can do it standing up or sitting down. I must say that if you have never done this move before then you need to start off with a lighter weight and work your way up.
Dips are a good move that are great for your triceps and can be done ANYWHERE. You don't have to have any special gym equipment to do a dip. If you want to make them more difficult then you can add weight to your lap when doing them but like with any move, keep it light at first.
Another curl that is a must is of course the basic Bicep Curl. This is a move that is almost all workout routines that you find on the internet. You can use a barbell and enhance the difficulty by where you place your hands or you can use dumbbells. You can do this standing or sitting and if your sitting you can do it inclined or normal.
*What are your go to arm moves?
Are you the type of person that just dreads doing cardio? Would rather do ANYTHING else?
It does not have to be that way. You can learn to love your cardio time. It is good for you so you should be doing it, why not have fun doing it.
1. Rollerblading
Who doesn't like feeling like a kid again? Not everyone has access to a rollerskating rink so this way you can have your cake and eat it too as they say. You can be getting in your cardio and rolling around where ever it is you choose. You don't even need to do roller-blades I think they may make roller-skates for outside use too. This is number one on my list because I LOVE rollerblading! It is such a good workout.
2. Swimming
This way to get your cardio is perfect for those that have injuries. If you have a problem with your legs or feet then this is the way to go. Why be laid up not being able to workout when you have an injury? You don't need to have a swimming pool or be going to a gym with one, you can find a lake or even a local pool sometimes will have certain hours that can be just for people who want to do laps.
3. Dancing
This is so easy that even toddlers and old people do it. You do NOT need to be great at it or know all the latest moves, you just need to turn up your favorite music and move! I will find myself dancing around the gym between sets if there is a really good song on. It is something that just lifts your spirit too so the fact that it can double as cardio is a Win Win.
4. Trampoline
Sticking with the feeling like a kid theme, jumping on a trampoline is a great way to get in your cardio. If you have ever jumped on a big trampoline that most people have outside or the ones at the skyzone places, then you know how fun it really is. Well, they have mini versions of those that you can keep in your house and they can be just as fun.
Well that is my list of ways I like to get my cardio on when I am not feeling the dreadmill! What are your favorite cardio alternatives?
