Our Fitness Instructor, James, gives his tips for looking good in your Christmas Party Dress
FOR A STRAPLESS GOWN - FIRM TRICEPS
To pump up your cleavage and tone your arms, James recommends "Macarena push-ups." Get in push-up position, then take right hand and touch your left shoulder. Return hand to the ground and do a push-up, keeping elbows close to the body (this will work your triceps). Press up again and touch left hand to right shoulder. Repeat push-up while alternating arms. Do as many as you can on your toes without losing form. Once you feel taxed, drop down to your knees and do a few more in this position.
FOR A HALTER TOP - DEFINED UPPER AND LOWER BACK, SHOULDERS, TRICEPS
"To combat back fat, I recommend a modified tricep extension," says James. With feet parallel and hip-width apart, bend knees and fold your upper body forward until your back is flat and parallel to the floor. Bend elbows tightly at your sides and bring hands to your shoulders. Slowly extend your arms straight out behind you, point your fingers, and really squeeze your triceps. Bring hands back to your shoulders and repeat. If it's too easy, add a 1- to 5-pound dumbbell in each hand. Do four sets of 15 — and on every fifth rep, extend and hold for as long as possible.