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The secret to great arms. I thank Mr. Miyagie for this!

July 9, 2009 by lalaloo  
Filed under Down and Dirty Quick Tips-The cLEAN Routine™, How to do the cLEANroutine

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wax on inmageSo…

I’ve been told by my fellow mommies that they like my arms. I wanted to share one of my fab secrets to great arms while cleaning countertops, which seriously is a gazillion times a day, because my kids like to make their own food using paprika, flour, and dirt. Don’t ask. Long and short, there is constant goo on them. I figure, if I’m already cleaning them, I might as well get the bonus on toning up my arms, core, and tush!

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Wax On Wax Off

  • Get into a plie position (great for the tush FYI).
  • Engage your tummy while standing up tall, with your shoulders down.  The more you engage your abs the more of an ab work out you’ll get.
  • Pick an arm to start with and as you clean your countertops press down hard to create a resistance. Think about isolating the muscles.
  • Do ten circles on each side really getting the crap off your countertops!
  • Do this through out your day on each counter top and it really adds up!

miagiMake sure you don’t wiggle your hips and really pay attention to your posture (don’t forget to plie)!

Let me know how it works for ya!

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4 Responses to “The secret to great arms. I thank Mr. Miyagie for this!”
  1. julie says:
    July 17, 2009 at 1:27 pm

    Love that idea. So going to do that. what can I do for my butt?
    thanks,
    Julie

  2. julie says:
    July 17, 2009 at 1:27 pm

    Love that idea. What can I do for my butt?
    thanks,
    Julie

  3. Cassandra says:
    September 22, 2009 at 1:15 am

    I think it’s hilarious that someone else is doing the same stuff I was already doing, but you were smart about it and marketed yourself! I do plies while doing most things and try to work in some sort of exercise while doing most everything. It really does work! I also do plies, dips and calf raises while brushing my teeth, washing my face, showering and even sitting on the toilet. Whatever little bit adds up :-)

    I am now a BIG fan of your site and have referred my friends. I only wish I had thought to do it before you ;-)

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