Athlekinetix Blog

Michelle Obama’s arms have taken on a life of their own. If Michelle Obama’s arms were a cat, they would be well beyond their ninth life by now. Even the rich and famous are coveting them. Since losing 75 pounds as the spokesperson for Jenny Craig, Kirstie Alley has gained back a startling 85 pounds. Last week, in an interview with Oprah, Kirstie Alley confessed what she really wants is Michelle Obama’s arms. Who doesn’t apparently?

What is so fascinating about Michelle Obama is she is not the stereotypical face of beauty that bombards us on runways and glamour magazines. She is fit and strong, but she is not a size 00. Nor will she ever be. Michelle Obama has shown the world that beauty is about showcasing your strengths and assets. She owns her body and wears it proudly. Michelle Obama’s confidence and comfort in her own skin is her true beauty.

The fact that Michelle Obama is famous around the world for her arms is also telling about fitness. Sculpted arms, especially on women, announce to the world that you are someone who exercises and takes care of your body. Legs, abs, and butt are important too, but toned arms get noticed immediately.

For those of you who also want Michelle Obama’s arms, here are a few things to keep in mind.
First, even if you are the First Lady of The United States, you have to work hard to have killer arms. They do not happen magically or appear overnight. Second, good arms are not just strong biceps. Amazingly toned arms are a result of intense total upper body strength conditioning. Triceps, shoulders, lats, and core are equally important to target in your resistance training program. 

For me, the single best exercise you can do for your arms is push-ups. Push-ups are the most efficient, comprehensive upper body exercise that exists for serious arm strength and definition. Abs are engaged the entire time and your shoulders, chest, and arms are majorly worked.  The variety of push-ups that you can do is mind numbing. Military push-ups, stagger push-ups, incline/decline push-ups, tricep push-ups, traveling push-ups, and push-ups on both sides of the BOSU ball are just some of the push-up exercises you can and should incorporate into your daily fitness program.

The best part of push-ups is they are so intense that a little goes a long way. Start out slowly and build. Before you know it, you will be able to do 50 push-ups without stopping. Your toned arms will make even Michelle Obama stop and take notice.

The official photograph of the First Lady was revealed today and you would have thought we just landed on the moon! First Lady Michelle Obama looked beautiful as always. Why would this be headline news around the world? You need to sit down for this. Her arms were showing in her sleeveless designer dress. Is this really 2009?

Michelle Obama works out 90 minutes a day for those killer arms that have become a signature like Jackie O’s hair. This First Lady is not only showcasing her sculpted arms, but is sending a new message to the world about modern, professional women. Women today are powerful, independent, and progressive.

By Michelle Obama revealing her spectacular arms in her official White House portrait, she is also becoming the new face of beauty. She is not a size 0, pin thin waif that we see glamorized in Hollywood, beauty magazines, and runway shows. She is a real woman with a real body that people can finally relate to and aspire to emulate.

Shouldn’t the First Lady of our great nation be the voice and role model for women in this country and around the world!  Her toned arms might have Washington buzzing today, but her strength, intellect, and self-confidence will have the world talking long after she puts on a jacket!