I have been working out for about 40 days and have dropped 9 lbs.
I basically ride my bike. and do brisk walking. I also do some weight training and stretching . I watch what I eat as well. I was happy to see my pants were a bit loose but my upper body ( arms, back and midsection ) seems to remain the same. People say when you do cardio you lose the fat all over the body but it is not so in my case. What exercise should I do so I can tone up my upper body?
2007-02-27 04:24:18 · 8 answers · asked by LS 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I am female and yes I joined a gym
2007-02-27 04:32:52 · update #1
you should try something like taebo or kick boxing, I don martial arts and I find that the very good for over all my upper body is in excellent condition as well as my lower body and it help to keep me in shape plus I learn something at the same time and I know how to defend my self.
I do Tae kwon do, Hapkido and Haidong Gumdo if you are interested in it just for weight loss I recommend that you start out with Taekwondon but kick boxing would be just as good.
GOOD LUCK and congrats in the weight loss!
2007-02-27 04:54:00 · answer #1 · answered by lisvad 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I walk in place, using a Leslie Sansone DVD program. She uses upper body exercizes while you walk. Lift arms overhead, bring them down, out to the side, bring them back. She gives you a really good workout, because she builds speed up. There are also other very good workout routines available by other trainers.
There are stretchy bands sold in fitness sections of stores, to add resistance while you stretch arms out. Of course, there are also weights to hold while you lift arms. As an older woman, I use 1 1/2 lb dumbells, or a medium resistance stretchy band.
2007-02-27 04:33:32 · answer #2 · answered by kiwi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yoga. Have you seen Madonna's arms?
Do you belong to a gym? You could also ask your gym for a personal training session. Those are always very helpful because you tell them exactly what you want to do for your body, and they will give you routines that will help you reach your goals.
Also, your best bet if you're looking to just tone your arms is to lift weights. Are you male or female? If you're male, drinking a protein shake will help you bulk your muscles up. However, if you're a woman, you probably want to stay slim, but have tone and definition. Use hand weights with a one, two or three pound weight. I do cardio kickboxing with hand weights, and my arms are pretty toned.
2007-02-27 04:30:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crunches are really easy to define your midsection. Six inches is a good pose for abs and yoga poses can really work upper body strength. I would highly recommend a martial art.
2007-02-27 04:36:07 · answer #4 · answered by Kelsey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-27 04:32:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
swimming would be good. Or you can just do free weights concentrating on your upper body. Challenge yourself with weights.
2007-02-27 04:32:51 · answer #6 · answered by Nina240 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get more variete other than leg work! Paint seelin Swim, Tai Chi.
2007-02-27 04:28:46 · answer #7 · answered by PervyRetard 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Use free weights & do push-ups & pull-ups.
2007-02-27 04:28:10 · answer #8 · answered by Maria Rose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋