Sorry for being a day late on Workout Wednesday, but my head was pounding yesterday and I couldn’t think straight to get it all together last night.

Without further ado (I love this saying, not sure why, but I love it) I bring you my week in workouts.  I managed two 3k walks, a 5k run (pushing the stroller with the dog, gotta give me extra points for that) and two strength training workouts.   Overall not a bad week, but I did hurt my wrist last week so that is why I had more walks and a run than strength.

This week I thought it would be fun to share with you some of my favorite band exercises. J once again did the photography for me, he is such an amateur and I love it.  I almost decided not to use these photos for two reasons.  Ok, really one.  I look like crap.  Excuse the language, but when I uploaded my photos I thought, ‘BeachMama what are you doing, your abs look like mush and your arms look terrible, don’t show the world this’.  But, then I realized that I am trying to keep it real here.  I am definitely not looking my best.  I didn’t choose the right top to wear, so it shows off all my weak spots, but it is what it is and sorry if my flabby abs offend, but you can’t say that I am not working on it.

Here we go.  Four exercises with bands and for fun we took it outside.  (Excuse the grass we need to seed.)

The fly.

Arms together in front, release them to the side keeping arms straight, hold, back straight, abs tucked in, release them back to the front.  Do 12 -15 reps.

Arm extensions.  Start with elbows bent, arms at shoulder level, again back straight and abs tight, push your arms straight out hold and bring them back.  12 – 15 reps.

Standing row.  Standing on your band, legs shoulder width apart, back straight but leaning forward, abs tight.  Lift your arms straight up along your side, bending elbows but keeping your back straight, hold release. Repeat 12 – 15 times.

Sitting row.  Wrap your band around a pole, door handle or chair leg.  Sit with back straight leaning forward just a bit, pull arms into your body straightening up, hold then release.  Repeat 12 – 15 times.

These are great to do while the kids are playing outside and sometimes, if you are lucky, they will get in on it too.

Now if you excuse me, I have a hundred sit ups to do.

Next week: Abs.

**disclaimer: I am in no way a Doctor or Physical Trainer. I am going to share with you my thoughts and ideas about how to get into shape again. I strongly advise consulting a medical professional prior to starting any workout routine as well as a professional trainer. I am in no way responsible for any injury you may sustain from trying any of my suggestions.