I am near ecstatic. It is 83 degrees in VA Beach today! Cheers to sunshine and warmth, I don’t even CARE that the weekend is over!!
ready to RUN, in my summer gear!
I’m so excited for today’s workout. Aside from a walk in the park, I took the weekend off from fitness and am excited to feel the burn today. I HIGHLY recommend rest days as a motivator- it sounds odd but time off always ignites my passion for running& the gym. I miss it when I take a break!
a weekend stroll to get movin', how pretty are these trees?
I’ve been neglecting my strength training lately, so this morning when I woke up I completed a round of ab exercises plus a “Lean Arms Pyramid” from some fitness idols of mine at Tone It Up.
Taken straight from the facebook fan page…
10 Push-ups (can be on knees!)
20 Dips (on edge of chair or bench)
30 Bicep Curls (light weights or water bottles)
40 Seconds Plank on hands
50 Tone It Up Tummy Tucks!!!
40 Seconds Plank on hands
30 Bicep Curls (light weights or water bottles)
20 Dips (on edge of chair or bench)
10 Push-ups (can be on knees!)
This REALLY worked my arms, much more so than I thought it would. If you’re interested in what a “Tummy Tuck” looks like, you can check it out here. I love little bursts of strength training like this- utilizing NEW exercises and putting your body through change is what creates change, in my opinion. 
I’m off to run- possibly on the boardwalk? I’ve got no plan on the distance or pace, I just want to feel the warm sun and enjoy the fresh air.
Rest days are the best motivators ever. I seriously crave a good run after a rest day. I’m jealous of your sun and warm weather. We had two days of 75* weather followed by snow. Grr, Colorado!
That’s crazy, such a tease! I’ve heard Colorado is beautiful, though! Probably worth it
I love a good strength training day. Today was full on weights so I am feeling great!
Our weather is incredibly hot here too! Yesterday I went to the beach and it was fabulous 
AHH so nice, a little taste of summmmer!!!
I wanted to go today but it was SO windy!
I love to work out my arms, so that workout is perfect! I’ll have to give it a try
Yes, let me know if you do! I liked it, it was quick but I definitely felt it.. especially the dips!
Rest days are great motivators! I didn’t workout over the weekend, so I’m ready to go tonight. I’m jealous of your warm weather..it’s still rainy and chilly here!
Boo, hopefully it’ll clear up soon! The nice weather definitely made my monday better! Hooray for great workouts today!
so jealous of your awesome weather! I would kill for that right now
i’m lovin’ it! It’s a tease living so close to the beach when it’s too chilly for a bikini!
I love running in pretty weather!
I’m jealous of your weather (still 2 feet of snow here) and of your work out! You are so right about rest days, they fire me up too.
Sunny weather always makes me want to run too! It’s kind of chilly today, so I guess I’ll just have to settle for a Zumba class =)
I haven’t tried zumba yet- i love dancing so i definitely need to go to a class soon!
OOH, I like this! I’m gonna try.
..and make up for my peewee rough run yesterday. gaaaah.
RIGHT! I ellipticalled it uppppp! That run was rough- the win+pollen was soooo bad.
I’m jealous of your 83 degrees! It’s 60 here, but supposed to be up in the high 70s by the end of the week. I am SO ready for it!
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