Right, now I've got the leg bit sorted (and am working on abs when I remember - anyone tried those balance ball things as seen in RW?), I'd like to try to tone my flabby arms (especially the underneath bit). But being a lazy sod, and running 3-4 times a week already, what I want are some simple exercises I can do in front of Eastenders. Can anyone help or point me in the right direction?
Thanks!
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<B>Ball</B>
I use a Swiss Ball and find it very good, it brings into play stability muscles that are normally missed out on during a mat based abs session.
<B>Arms</B>
You could do a couple of you runs carrying small hand weights (about 0.5 to 2lb).
Will
Get a set of hand weights and you can do lots of sets of bicep curls, tricep extensions, sloulder work, and wingies or upright rows for your chest during the first 20 mins of Eastenders. You can also do tricep dips using the sofa for support. Then you have time to do 5 minutes of abs and a good set of stretches before the final credits roll.
If you're reasonably fit, I'd suggest starting with no less than 1kg.
Is that enough?
Cheers, V-rap.
Apologies for being so useless!!
Robin
There's a good, readable, sensible illustrated guide to weight training in the K.I.S.S. series, and the fitness shelves at any big bookshop are bound to have several others. If you want minimal financial outlay, borrow a book from the library.
I have a couple of running manuals with weight training sections, but I think they're just an excuse for the authors to include pictures showing how much better than the rest of us they look in gym gear.
Cheers, V-rap.
Lots of pictures so you don't need to understand the jargon!