💙 Arms

WEEKLY CHALLENGE:

Do a total of 3 Fit2B weightlifting videos this week with 1 of them being the arm workout below. You can do the same one 3 times or you can use the parallel workout suggestions for some fun variety. Be sure to put at least 48 hours between these arm-focused workouts. Rest is when muscles rebuild and strengthen.

This routine IS HARD! You’ll see me lessen my load partway through, and I hope that gives you permission to do the same! I was laying on the floor in a sweaty puddle by the end, so be warned: start with light weights, and set your ego aside like I did halfway through this vibrant workout that will build your muscular endurance with movements that go over and under your body.

You know you’re building strength when you reach a limit during a workout but find a way to modify and keep going. Your arms will be sore if you don’t fuel for this workout properly, so now’s your chances to eat a yummy crossover of healthy carbs, fats, and proteins BEFORE and AFTER this one!

Equipment Needed: Light (emphasis on ‘light’ very light) handweights

Featured Routine: Orange Over Under

Equipment Needed: Two sets of hand weights like dumbbells, kettlebells, canned goods, etc.

Parallel “Arm” Workouts:

We have loads of arm workouts on Fit2B but with that 💙 (blue heart) in mind which is calling us to harder work with our higher energy right now, I figured I’d offer a few of my favorites! Remember, you can always take breaks, lessen your weight, or press pause!

Remember, you aren’t obligated to do these parallel routines. That list offers suggestions that are similar yet different to the one above, while still fitting our theme. If you do the featured routine each week, then you are successfully doing “52 For You” right now.

Quote Of The Week:

“She girds her loins with strength and strengthens her arms for her tasks. She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong.”

― Solomon, Proverbs 31:17 (blend of several translations)

Moving Thought: The verse above is one that thrills my nerdy brain about the female body. Depending on what translation you read – and I used two above – you get a less or more vivid picture of someone who is doing the purposeful work of being intentionally strong in all areas: from her arms to her pelvic floor! Maybe she’s “girding her loins” by wrapping her lower core with a supportive cloth or splint, or maybe she’s doing her pelvic floor exercises. Maybe she’s joining other women for some type of arm workout. It fires up my imagination and hints at how this proverbial woman had a knowledge of her own body. Technically the “Proverbs 31 Woman” is not real, but she certainly sets a standard of strength, eh?

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

Make the featured routine ONE of the workouts or videos that you choose this week, even if you only do part of it.
Reach out if you need suggestions for different workouts to round out your week. We are here for you!
Join the conversation or start it below in the comments! Check out what others have done, share ideas, offer encouragement, or get encouragement from those who’ve done this week before you!

COMMENT PROMPTS:

Share what you think of the featured routine.
Share what workouts you’re doing and how they felt to your mind and body.
Respond with your thoughts on the “Word/Phrase of The Week.”
Ask for help with anything: workout ideas, mindset, motivation, alternates for the featured routine, anything!

See you in the workouts,

Beth