6 Easy Ways To Get Fit & Trim Arms
"FITNESS: IF IT CAME IN A BOTTLE, EVERYONE WOULD HAVE A GREAT BODY."—CHER
Summer is here - the months of flowers, warm weather, and sleeveless shirts. And there is no time to tone and build your arm muscles like the present.
Contrary to popular belief, you can build muscle your whole life… and it's good for you beyond just looking fab in your new blouse! Building muscle helps your balance, strength, and peace of mind.
Even if you have never worked out, many exercises are easy to learn and only require a band or light hand weights. And there are plenty of ways to build muscles with activities versus lifting weights.
Of course, before starting any new fitness program, check with your doctor to ensure you are clear to begin. After the a-ok, start slowly. Give yourself the grace to ease into a new program.
Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither will your muscles. Consistency is key to your arms looking out of sight.
Read on for ways to get fabulous arms with weights and activities. You got this!
"FITNESS: IF IT CAME IN A BOTTLE, EVERYONE WOULD HAVE A GREAT BODY."—CHER
Summer is here - the months of flowers, warm weather, and sleeveless shirts. And there is no time to tone and build your arm muscles like the present.
Contrary to popular belief, you can build muscle your whole life… and it's good for you beyond just looking fab in your new blouse! Building muscle helps your balance, strength, and peace of mind.
Even if you have never worked out, many exercises are easy to learn and only require a band or light hand weights. And there are plenty of ways to build muscles with activities versus lifting weights.
Of course, before starting any new fitness program, check with your doctor to ensure you are clear to begin. After the a-ok, start slowly. Give yourself the grace to ease into a new program.
Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither will your muscles. Consistency is key to your arms looking out of sight.
Read on for ways to get fabulous arms with weights and activities. You got this!
"FITNESS: IF IT CAME IN A BOTTLE, EVERYONE WOULD HAVE A GREAT BODY."—CHER
Summer is here - the months of flowers, warm weather, and sleeveless shirts. And there is no time to tone and build your arm muscles like the present.
Contrary to popular belief, you can build muscle your whole life… and it's good for you beyond just looking fab in your new blouse! Building muscle helps your balance, strength, and peace of mind.
Even if you have never worked out, many exercises are easy to learn and only require a band or light hand weights. And there are plenty of ways to build muscles with activities versus lifting weights.
Of course, before starting any new fitness program, check with your doctor to ensure you are clear to begin. After the a-ok, start slowly. Give yourself the grace to ease into a new program.
Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither will your muscles. Consistency is key to your arms looking out of sight.
Read on for ways to get fabulous arms with weights and activities. You got this!
1. Swimming
There's a reason many gyms have a "senior swim" hour. If you have yet to hear - swimming is one of the best-kept secrets for arm strength.
The buoyancy of the water takes all the pressure off your knees and joints. And no need to worry about a sunburn with an indoor pool!
Mega bonus: swimming is a full-body workout, so your arms, core, and legs will all get a workout in.
1. Swimming
There's a reason many gyms have a "senior swim" hour. If you have yet to hear - swimming is one of the best-kept secrets for arm strength.
The buoyancy of the water takes all the pressure off your knees and joints.
1. Swimming
There's a reason many gyms have a "senior swim" hour. If you have yet to hear - swimming is one of the best-kept secrets for arm strength.
The buoyancy of the water takes all the pressure off your knees and joints. And no need to worry about a sunburn with an indoor pool!
Mega bonus: swimming is a full-body workout, so your arms, core, and legs will all get a workout in.
If staring at a black line doing endless laps doesn't sound appealing, check out water aerobics. Not only will you have a group of women to talk to in the locker room, you will walk away with beautiful, strong arms.
And no need to worry about a sunburn with an indoor pool!
Mega bonus: swimming is a full-body workout, so your arms, core, and legs will all get a workout in.
If staring at a black line doing endless laps doesn't sound appealing, check out water aerobics. Not only will you have a group of women to talk to in the locker room, you will walk away with beautiful, strong arms.
If staring at a black line doing endless laps doesn't sound appealing, check out water aerobics. Not only will you have a group of women to talk to in the locker room, you will walk away with beautiful, strong arms.
2. Fishing
One of my all-time favorite activities to do with my grandkids is fish. The excitement the little ones show every time their line gets a bite fills my heart with joy.
Since they are young, I carry the equipment to and from our local pond. Once we get set up, I help them cast, reel in their catch, and throw the fish back in.
At night, my arms undoubtedly tell me that I've had a workout. Memories and arm strength - sounds like a catch to me!
2. Fishing
One of my all-time favorite activities to do with my grandkids is fish.
The excitement the little ones show every time their line gets a bite fills my heart with joy
2. Fishing
One of my all-time favorite activities to do with my grandkids is fish. The excitement the little ones show every time their line gets a bite fills my heart with joy.
Since they are young, I carry the equipment to and from our local pond. Once we get set up, I help them cast, reel in their catch, and throw the fish back in.
At night, my arms undoubtedly tell me that I've had a workout. Memories and arm strength - sounds like a catch to me!
Since they are young, I carry the equipment to and from our local pond. Once we get set up, I help them cast, reel in their catch, and throw the fish back in.
At night, my arms undoubtedly tell me that I've had a workout. Memories and arm strength - sounds like a catch to me!
3. Gardening
If you have the space, get your green thumb on!
With warm, sunny days here - a garden is the perfect place to get a workout in. Digging, weeding, planting, and moving dirt build your beautiful muscles.
Bonus: besides a full body workout, you now have a homegrown bouquet of flowers or dinner. So, dust off your gardening skills and break a sweat while making your surroundings lovelier.
3. Gardening
If you have the space, get your green thumb on!
With warm, sunny days here - a garden is the perfect place to get a workout in. Digging, weeding, planting, and moving dirt build your beautiful muscles.
Bonus: besides a full body workout, you now have a homegrown bouquet of flowers or dinner. So, dust off your gardening skills and break a sweat while making your surroundings lovelier.
3. Gardening
If you have the space, get your green thumb on!
With warm, sunny days here - a garden is the perfect place to get a workout in. Digging, weeding, planting, and moving dirt build your beautiful muscles.
We spend a lot of time inside with the AC on full blast… which sucks the moisture right back out of our skin. Invest in a lightweight moisturizer with premium ingredients.
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4. Bicep Curls
Bicep curls are excellent for building arm muscle, improving coordination, and supporting skeletal joints.
Use hand weights or even water bottles to work those muscles! If you have bands, wrap them around your feet, stand or sit, and pull up on the band as if you were curling it.
After some time, your bicep muscles will make lifting groceries and keeping up with house chores not as exhausting.
4. Bicep Curls
Bicep curls are excellent for building arm muscle, improving coordination, and supporting skeletal joints.
Use hand weights or even water bottles to work those muscles! If you have bands, wrap them around your feet, stand or sit, and pull up on the band as if you were curling it.
After some time, your bicep muscles will make lifting groceries and keeping up with house chores not as exhausting.
Best of all - when your kids come over, you can greet them at the door by saying, "Welcome to the gun show," while flexing your biceps.
4. Bicep Curls
Bicep curls are excellent for building arm muscle, improving coordination, and supporting skeletal joints.
Use hand weights or even water bottles to work those muscles!
If you have bands, wrap them around your feet, stand or sit, and pull up on the band as if you were curling it.
After some time, your bicep muscles will make lifting groceries and keeping up with house chores not as exhausting.
Best of all - when your kids come over, you can greet them at the door by saying, "Welcome to the gun show," while flexing your biceps.
Best of all - when your kids come over, you can greet them at the door by saying, "Welcome to the gun show," while flexing your biceps.
5. Push Ups Yuck, right?
Very few people love pushups… but there is a reason this single exercise has stayed in the workout world.
Pushups are a sure bet. They promise strength to the arms and chest. Let's all be thankful we can modify this one.
If you're building strength and need time to be ready for a standard pushup, drop your knees to the ground. If getting on the floor is out of the question - pump out those wall pushups instead.
5. Push Ups Yuck, right?
Very few people love pushups… but there is a reason this single exercise has stayed in the workout world.
Pushups are a sure bet. They promise strength to the arms and chest. Let's all be thankful we can modify this one.
5. Push Ups Yuck, right?
Very few people love pushups… but there is a reason this single exercise has stayed in the workout world.
Pushups are a sure bet. They promise strength to the arms and chest. Let's all be thankful we can modify this one.
If you're building strength and need time to be ready for a standard pushup, drop your knees to the ground. If getting on the floor is out of the question - pump out those wall pushups instead.
Simply move when you wash your face. Over-washing will deliver dry, uncomfortable skin. Say you walk in the morning, working up a sweat. Simply save your washing until after your morning walk.
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6. Triceps
One of the most frustrating parts of our arms is when we wave, our triceps keeps waving after we've stopped.
Thankfully we can tone up this stubborn area!
The beauty of tricep exercises is they simultaneously target your shoulders.
Just grab a weight, sit down, and carefully hold it behind your head. Then straighten your arm to above your head and lower it down behind your head again.
6. Triceps
One of the most frustrating parts of our arms is when we wave, our triceps keeps waving after we've stopped. Thankfully we can tone up this stubborn area!
The beauty of tricep exercises is they simultaneously target your shoulders.
6. Triceps
One of the most frustrating parts of our arms is when we wave, our triceps keeps waving after we've stopped.
Thankfully we can tone up this stubborn area!
The beauty of tricep exercises is they simultaneously target your shoulders.
Just grab a weight, sit down, and carefully hold it behind your head. Then straighten your arm to above your head and lower it down behind your head again.
Waalaa - triceps attacked.
Just grab a weight, sit down, and carefully hold it behind your head. Then straighten your arm to above your head and lower it down behind your head again. Waalaa - triceps attacked.
Let your arms carry you
Getting your arms back in shape takes time, but you can do it!
Block off time during the week. Find a friend and hold each other accountable for exercising.
Combine strength training with cardio-like walking and a healthy diet for faster results. With summer here, fresh fruits, vegetables, and outdoor activities are abundant (remember your Sheer Zinc Sunscreen).
Give yourself time and grace to build up your strength. If something hurts, stop. Remember: rushing leads to injury, so go at your own pace.
After all, that is what Positive Aging is all about. Doing life on your terms. Be prepared to be amazed as you gain strength and up your weights.
What is your favorite arm exercise? Share away in the comments. Cheers to Positive Aging and Building Arm Strength!
Let your arms carry you
Getting your arms back in shape takes time, but you can do it!
Block off time during the week. Find a friend and hold each other accountable for exercising.
Combine strength training with cardio-like walking and a healthy diet for faster results. With summer here, fresh fruits, vegetables, and outdoor activities are abundant (remember your Sheer Zinc Sunscreen).
Give yourself time and grace to build up your strength. If something hurts, stop. Remember: rushing leads to injury, so go at your own pace.
After all, that is what Positive Aging is all about. Doing life on your terms. Be prepared to be amazed as you gain strength and up your weights.
What is your favorite arm exercise? Share away in the comments. Cheers to Positive Aging and Building Arm Strength!
Let your arms carry you
Getting your arms back in shape takes time, but you can do it!
Block off time during the week. Find a friend and hold each other accountable for exercising.
Combine strength training with cardio-like walking and a healthy diet for faster results. With summer here, fresh fruits, vegetables, and outdoor activities are abundant (remember your Sheer Zinc Sunscreen).
Give yourself time and grace to build up your strength. If something hurts, stop. Remember: rushing leads to injury, so go at your own pace.
After all, that is what Positive Aging is all about. Doing life on your terms. Be prepared to be amazed as you gain strength and up your weights.
What is your favorite arm exercise? Share away in the comments. Cheers to Positive Aging and Building Arm Strength!
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