It's obviously not Monday. Thank goodness! But, Ask Iva is running today anyway. {I really need to learn how to work iMovie and figure out how to edit these clips!}
Allison asked:
"What's the best way to get toned arms? What kind of exercises do you find work the best to get that non-flapping look? (haha)"
Since its seriously hot everywhere right now, I've seen so many blogs with extreme heat posts, I'm thinking we should work on our triceps sooner then later!
If you are seriously committed to exercising, and want arms that are really muscular like this (one of my favorite blogs AND blogger!!), well.....you'll need a different exercise then the one in the video.
Get the look:
...and if you are wondering why I wasn't wearing sneakers, the answer is, Jelly Belly and Little Man were both napping. I did not want to go inside and potentially wake them up, otherwise the video clip would not have happened. One take is all I get with a 3 month old and 2 year old. I apologize for my fumbles, please bare with me while I work on speaking to a camera.
Ask away my Friends!
d'oh!! tricep dips are awful! i hate doing them, but i know they are a necessary evil. push ups aren't high on my favorite list either, but i guess they need to be done to avoid the flabby arm wave.
ReplyDeletei did the shred this morning. i will most likely be hobbling tomorrow! :)
How freakin' gorgeous are you?!?! It's so hard to believe you just had Jelly Belly three months ago! Rock it lady!!
ReplyDeleteI've been committed to exercising too lately. I've been doing the 30 Day Shred. It's been great so far!
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ah i can do those at work when no ones looking ;)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!! I can't believe you just had a baby! I need to try this move, you're much nicer than Jillian from the Shred haha.
ReplyDeleteAnd I hope nobody wants to look like girls...omg...
xoxoxox!
Way to go IVA! Got anything for working those abs without crunches?
ReplyDeleteYou look so great! Gosh I can't believe you just had a baby girrrrl! I am going to do my chair exercises tonight! JUST DO IT! Right???
ReplyDeleteok...miss thing..you've got a freaking ROCKING ASS BODY for having a 2 year old and 3 MONTH OLD.wtf!!! can i say super jealous ! im digging these video sessions...i always think maybe i should do it..but i chicken out! im gonna think of a question sooner or later...just want to put it out there you've got a smoking body
ReplyDeleteIva !!! Thank u for showing the proper way to do tricepts !!! I dont like to have flags flying on my arms so I will definetely try to do that one more often since its not that eazy !!!
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Oh, I love this post!
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OH Good!!! I like that exercise. I'm going to try that later. I am REALLY self conscious about my arms and have been trying to work on them lately.
ReplyDeleteThanks Iva!
YAAAY (: moremoremore! ps: I totally just did a set! haha (: and sigh, can I have your body please? xx
ReplyDeleteIva, you look amazing! I can't believe you just had a baby!
ReplyDeleteI'll try this for sure :)
Thank you!! I made it when I was bored haha
ReplyDeleteohh i need to exercise my arms more! i do the chair one every now and then but get bored haha xxx
Oh...I'm not able to do it. I have a problem to my shoulder and I'm afraid to do that excercise! Thanks anyway!
ReplyDeleteI want to look like you.
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Dear Iva, thanks so much for your kind message :-) I'm so excited over here with my wine LOL. It's such a great exercise and you look so gorgeous...Thanks for the tip, much love: Evi
ReplyDeletePs: I hope your babies had a sweet dream :-)
i've been doing those scissor arm pilate things where you have a light weight in your hand and slowly scissor your arms backwards and forwards....hoping it works!
ReplyDeleteIva, i dont understand how you can have two kids and have such a great body!!!
ReplyDeleteThis video is so perfect, I love simple exercises like that :)
ReplyDeleteI think this one's even easy enough for me! I'll have to give it a go.
ReplyDeletevery cute videos lady
ReplyDeleteI am in the middle of a 6-week boot camp and I love the results I'm seeing! Being committed to exercise is the best way to go.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your comments too, by the way. :)
simple and motivating exercise! thanks!
ReplyDeleteoh my triceps are weaker than weak!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I love your videos!!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, where you live is GORGEOUS...I just love all that tile work and the beautiful stucco!
ReplyDeletei'll do those on my coffee table! but i need to do more!
ReplyDeletewhat about abs! specifically love handles!
Great blog.. m first time..need those arm exercises.
ReplyDeletewow, you don't look like you have had two kids. I am so jealous. Love the video, thanks for the tips
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Aww Iva! You're so cute! I think you need your own show... never have I seen any sort of fitness instructor as nice and friendly! Usually they're screaming at you, hahaha!
ReplyDeleteP.S. all I can say about the blog link you posted, is YIKES!!!!
ReplyDeleteI find that when it comes to exercising, I am so undisciplined. I really need to step it up for the summer though!
ReplyDeleteI love it that you are posting these videos. I really do. I am constantly trying to workout and stay in shape. Keep the fitness videos coming babe.
ReplyDeleteloved the excersize tip! i'm going to try it today~
ReplyDeleteBUT. i have to tell you my fav part of the video clip...your CHAIR! it's gorgeous! are those tiles on the back rest? just beautiful!
Fab post and blog, darling! You are stunning, and quite the fitness guru!
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fabu video, now i have something to do today while i'm at home with a sore throat... was thinking about going to bikram but maybe i'll take it easier and try to do this. i feel useless. wow, that was too much info. i'll blame it on the throat! :)
ReplyDeleteYOU ARE VERY MOTIVATING THANK YOU SO MUCH I LOVE YOUR BLOG!
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Wow-- thanks for the motivation! I have to get myself back into the gym PRONTO. It's summertime! enjoy! xx
ReplyDeleteYou are ridiculously adoreable.
ReplyDeletethanks so much for this....great motivation!
ReplyDeletetotally forgot to tell you I sent your headband like two days ago. lol.. you should have it by today I'm thinking. ...or tomorrow :) Happy Weekend!
ReplyDeleteGreat arm tut!
You have a baby and look that great? I am jealoussss! :)
ReplyDeleteWhy you gotta make me feel fat cuz you look so darn good. Ah ha ha ha. Push ups do amazing things for my arms!
ReplyDeleteSeriously..you are so gorgeous and you look amazing! I need to REALLY listen to all of your "Ask Iva" tips! Jealous! :)
ReplyDeleteDef. going to try that and I am looking forward to more Ask Eva! : )
ReplyDeletethis is great! when I used to belong to a gym (it unexpectedly closed on me, long story...) I would do this move a lot. I never thought of just doing it at home. will have to do it, thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOk wow, I was just about to ask this question. I feel like I work out constantly but my arms look like jello. Lame. Thank you so much!
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