About 5 years ago I experienced what I thought was a heart attack.

I was putting a lot of pressure on myself to teach a course for MarketingProfs on top of my full time job. And the anxiety and stress unleashed itself as a sharp pain in my chest! Except it wasn’t a heart attack. After years of research, I believe it was a esophagus spasm.

After that scary day I began experiencing a host of digestion issues. It manifested itself like heartburn initially, then a pain near my stomach on my left side, it slowly crawled up my throat as it felt like someone was constantly squeezing my neck.

On New Year’s Day Sunday the preacher asked who made new year’s resolutions. My hand shot up. And then I looked around…no one else made resolutions!

I was shocked. Floored.

My in-laws sitting next to me slightly raised their hands after I raised mind. Of course, during our new year’s dinner I made them make resolutions. (And after obsessively waving my arm in church with a very proud smile creased on my face I did notice a few others put their hands up tentatively.)

Since my husband is a personal trainer, I get the benefit of having a lifetime free trainer to write me programs and to help me keep fit and lookin’ good.

Each month I’ll be filling you in with these exercise plans so you can get in shape as well. This workout will get your arms, thighs, and butt in shape!

The weights I give are for a beginner. If you can handle more than do the most you can for that many reps.

Dumbell Squat to Bench
3 sets: 12-15 Reps Dumbell Squat to Bench- 15-20 pound dumbells (3 seconds down)

Dumbell Sumo Deadlift
3 set: 10-12 Reps Dumbell Sumo Deadlift- 30 pounds (4 seconds down)

Machine Row
2 sets: 8 Reps Hands face down (3 count in, 3 count out)
2 sets: 8 Reps Hands face each other (3 count in, 3 count out)

Machine Chest Press
3 set: 10 Reps (3 count in)

Bicep Curl
3 sets: 10 Reps – Come up with hands pam up holding weights, when you get to top, flip wrist so palms face down then 3-second count down.

Cable Rope Pressdown
3 set: 10-12 Reps Steady Pace (3 seconds count)

Good luck!