| 5 Myths On How To Tone Up Arms |
| Written by Katherine Crawford M.S. |
| Tuesday, 01 December 2009 08:54 |
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Figuring out how to tone up arms can be hard with all the free and subpar information out there. In fact, I believe that many women are utterly lost when it comes to finding the right approach.
Figuring out how to tone up arms can be hard with all the free and subpar information out there. In fact, I believe that many women are utterly lost when it comes to finding the right approach. I know this is the case because of all the questions I receive on a daily basis. And don't be too hard on yourself. After all, a lot of this confusion is created by questionable marketing that will make your purse lighter while your arms get heavier. So without further delay, here are 5 myths on how to tone up arms: 1. You should exercise every single day. Do this and your body will not recover properly. The end result? Complete burn out of the mind and body. You have to rest, especially if you're lifting weights. 2. Something is wrong if one arm is stronger than the other. Nothing could be further from the truth, this is perfectly normal. Over time, this discrepancy will begin to fade. Just make sure that you do unilateral movements. 3. I should be able to do 15 repetitions for every set in very workout. This will surely lead to arm toning failure! There are no cookie cutter rules here. In fact, you should strive to experiment with a wide variety of repetitions for maximum effect. 4. Getting tired during exercise is an indication of overtraining. Do not worry about getting tired when you are pushing yourself. This is normal and beneficial. Beneficial because the more you push yourself the more hormones your body will secrete. 5. If you're sore a couple days after exercising, something is wrong! This simply means that you had an intense workout-just what you need to do to tone up those arms. And keep in mind that this delayed soreness will decrease as you eat better and your body learns to recover faster. Figuring out how to tone up arms does not have to be difficult. In fact, if you stay away from all the misinformation out there, it's much easier than you think. And the key here is to apply information immediately. Do not wait until tomorrow! About the Author: Highly regarded author, Katherine Crawford M.S., a Harvard exercise physiologist and recent flabby arms casualty, teaches women how to lose arm fat. Unearth how to get sexy arms by exploring her blog about arm fat right now! |