Today's Workout Tip

If you have your own office at work, keep a set of 3-5 lb free weights in your office. Grab them for a quick workout routine during your 15-minute break or return from lunch a few minutes early. You don't need to change clothes for this simple workout, just close the office door. Do 2-3 sets of 10 reps that work the arms, biceps, and shoulders. You will be ready in no time flat to show off your shapely arms this spring & summer. Rock the Look!

Short Exercising Just as Good

Given all that we have on our to-do lists everyday including an 8-hour workday, it's no wonder that many of us can't see an exercise regimen also on that list. Don't fret if all you can muster up in time for exercising is 15-20 minutes, that's just as good as nothing at all. Remember to work on your arms, abs, glutes, and legs doing 10 reps on each exercise. Also, if you've been running errands, walking around stores or took the stairs at work instead of the elevator, that's exercise too.

Fitness Tip ->Arms & Shoulders

There's no time like the present to start getting your upper body into shape as spring is settling in and let's not forget summer, but that's still months away. Which brings me to my fitness tip:

Start using 3-5 lb. free weights to shape up your arms by doing 10-15 reps of arm raises, kick backs, and bicep curls. Plus, do 2-3 sets of push ups which targets the shoulders for a shapely look. You will be ready to rock tanks and sleeveless attire in no time flat! As the military trainers say to the recruits "drop and give me 20." That's push ups!

Quick & Easy Ways to Sneak in Exercise

I enjoy finding ways to sneak in exercises throughout my day especially when I am not able to devote time to a full workout. Here are some tips:

• Park your car a distance from the entrance of the store. The extra walking is a good way to get added steps into your day. Note: Keep in mind to be cautious when it is dark outside.
• When standing at the microwave waiting for your food to warm up, do a few sets of squats, arm circles, leg lifts, and lunges.
• When watching your favorite tv shows, lift free weights during commercials.
• While sitting at your computer, do some side bends and twists right in your chair. This shapes up the mid-section quite nicely.
• If you have stairs in your home, walk up and down them a few times. This works your derriere and legs. Both will be toned in no time.