Weddingbee Blog

I dread exercising. I know, that’s horrible - and to my credit, I like walking around the city, water sports, hiking, and the occasional run. But the Big E, which I define as getting up early to go to the gym, trying to figure out complicated machines at said gym, and getting frustrated at said gym, is not my idea of fun.

So what’s a roly-poly Hammy to do? Enter the world of Buff Brides!

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For $11 on Amazon, the Buff Brides workout book is a small but worthwhile investment. It leads you through a 12 or 24 week strength training regimen targeted toward common “problem” areas for brides - arms, back, abs, etc.

Pros:

• Results! I’m on week 4 and am already starting to see greater definition in my arms and abs.
• Not-too-boring. I do the routine in front of the TV, which is better than my usual TV activity of sitting-on-my-butt.
• Minimal equipment. You only need a set of hand weights, an exercise ball (also available on Amazon), and a sturdy couch or coffee table.
• The price is right.

Cons:

• The layout of the book is a little awkward. The list of exercises is in one section, and you have to flip through the book to go to each exercise’s description. The book also doesn’t stay open to a particular page, which is annoying. After a while though, you learn all the exercises so this becomes less of an issue.
• The descriptions of certain exercises can be a little confusing to coordination-challenged brides like myself.
• The book recommends cardio on your “off” days, but doesn’t provide too much guidance on what specific activities would be most effective. I like being told exactly what to do when it comes to fitness!

I’m one-third of the way through the 12 week program (I know I have time to do the 24 week program, but I’m impatient). Will I stick to it? Well, since now you all know I’m doing this, I probably will out of sheer pressure. I’ll keep you posted on the results!

How are you getting in shape for your wedding?