Very few women ever experience the joy of having well-toned arms, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some ‘quick to do’ daily exercises that will leave your arms looking slim and toned.
Arm circles:
This is a simple exercise that targets the shoulders, back, triceps and biceps.
• Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, arms extended straight out to sides at shoulder height.
• Relax shoulders while maintaining this pose
• Do 20 small backward circles.
• Switch directions; do 20 forward circles.
Shoulder press:
This exercise will work your shoulders and triceps.
• Stand with feet shoulder-width apart
• Straighten your arms out but don’t lock your elbows
• Bringing hands up to be in line with your shoulders
• Ensure the palms of your hands are facing forward
• Now slowly move your arms upward towards the side of your head while keeping your arms straight
• Once your arms are next to your ears pause for five seconds
• Keeping your shoulders relaxed , finally lower your arms back to shoulder height again
• Do 20 reps
Triceps push-back:
This develops the triceps
• Stand with feet shoulder-width apart
• Slightly bend your knees
• Put your arms straight down at your sides
• Your hands palms facing backwards
• Lift arms straight back behind you as far as you can keeping your arms straight (about 2 feet behind you) towards
• Return to sides of your body again
• Do 20 reps
You can add dumbbells to make these exercises even more effective. Record your measurements each week in a small notebook. Within a month, you’re sure to see results.
Claire Brown is an natural remedy expert based in Northcliff.
