silly question...i know...I want to start going to the gym and i want toned arms but I don't know what to do...can anyone give me some workout tips?
BMD'sPeanut
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Lighter weights + more reps = toned Heavier weights + less reps = muscles
danigirl0
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and make sure you don't rely on momentum. really use the muscle, don't just go through the motions. good luck!
MRSJLK
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Posted by BMD'sPeanut
Lighter weights + more reps = toned Heavier weights + less reps = muscles
Thanks - good to know!!!
lcherian
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i would break up your upper body routine into two days a week: bi's/back one day and tris/shoulders another day. once you get more advanced, you can break it up even more, but i'd suggest this for a beginner.
if youre looking to tone your arms, but want a lean look, i'd probably start off with 8 pound dumbbells and do 3 sets of 15-20 reps for each exercise. if this is too easy, bump up the weight to 10 pound dumbbells.
its kinda hard to describe exercises over a forum, and you cant really learn proper form/control w/o physically observing it, so i suggest that you maybe hire a trainer for 1-2 sessions to show you basic exercises that you can do on your own. i also find some of the fitness magazines very helpful--oxygen is my favorite.
HTH!
shamrock12472
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The best way to tone your arms...swim laps.
conigs25
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Additionally it is always important to incorporate cardio into your workouts.
Do you go to a gym? If so, try taking some strength classes. Youll be amazed at how much you learn and then you can take that info out onto the floor
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Posted by conigs25
Additionally it is always important to incorporate cardio into your workouts.
Do you go to a gym? If so, try taking some strength classes. Youll be amazed at how much you learn and then you can take that info out onto the floor
Yes, you also need to do some cardio.
dkwife
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I love the classes at the gym, i take total body conditioning and club strength at NYSC. Different trainers, you get different workouts and variations.
heidla
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I find for arms sticking to the good old pushup and variations of it works great. You should also include dips for the tricep.
