{"id":2080,"date":"2011-03-27T06:32:04","date_gmt":"2011-03-27T14:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/?p=2080"},"modified":"2011-03-27T06:32:04","modified_gmt":"2011-03-27T14:32:04","slug":"guide-to-awesome-arms-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/2011\/03\/guide-to-awesome-arms-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Toning Your Arms this Summer!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey Chicks!<\/p>\n

We hope that you’re having a FABULOUS weekend!<\/p>\n

It’s still winter out, but we just know that Summer is around the corner and that means tanktop season – eep! But not to worry, we have some ideas of how to get ready!<\/p>\n

FIT CHICKS Guide to Awesome Arms<\/h2>\n

High Intensity Hottie Workout<\/a><\/h3>\n

Don’t forget that as members of our FIT CHICKS<\/a> Bootcamp<\/a> session, you have access to our 20-minute High Intensity Hottie workut video<\/a> that will be sure to get those arms in tip-top shape! (Not a member? You can get a sneak peek<\/a> here<\/p>\n

Pedometer Challenge<\/h3>\n

The FIT CHICKS Pedometer Challenge<\/a> is starting soon (April 4th!) and we are so pumped! The goal is to walk 10,000 steps a day which will burn approximately 500 calories. How do you incorporate the arms? Easy! Just add some hand weights and get walkin’, chick!<\/p>\n

Pipes Challenge<\/h3>\n

We’ve teamed up with Morgan from Life After Bagels<\/a> to offer prizing for the Pipes Challenge<\/a>! It’s not too late to join the six-week challenge to increase your arm strength and be eligible for some sweet FIT CHICKS<\/a> prizes!<\/p>\n

FIT CHICKS Bootcamps<\/h3>\n

Either come join us for bootcamp<\/a>, or use the moves you’ve learned in class! Here are some basic moves that will get you ready for summer! (Click the exercise to be linked to a visual demo if you’re not sure how to do these moves).
\nDo each for a minute and feel the burn!<\/em>
\n1. Bicep Curls<\/a>
\n2. Tricep Kickbacks<\/a>
\n3. Shoulder Press<\/a>
\n4. Alternate forward arm raises<\/a> with lateral arm raises<\/a>
\n5. Push-ups<\/a>: an oldie but a goodie. \ud83d\ude09 Start on your toes, but move to your knees if you have to – just don’t give up, chick!
\nIf you want to maximize your moves, include squats and lunges. Feeling really adventurous? Repeat the set!
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

Whew! We’re sweating just reading about it! What’s your fav arm workout?<\/p>\n

Have a FAB day, chick!<\/p>\n

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