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Body weight issues have taken over our country. And being overweight is not simply about looks, it also affects health in a profound way.

And the facts don’t lie: a lot of the leading causes of death in our country are associated with being overweight. So getting in shape is vital for a healthy life.

You may be confused, however, with all the different exercise plans out there. After all, how are you supposed to pick the best one? Well, the best one is going to be the one that trains your body in all different modes.

So here are 4 types of exercise you need for perfect health:

1. Cardiovascular exercise: Also known as aerobic exercise, this form of exercise is great for increasing heart health. And the best thing here is that you don’t have to become a sprinter to notice benefits. In fact, the simple act of walking can improve your health substantially.

2. Weight lifting: Now you don’t have to become a bodybuilder here. Pick the type of routine that best suits your personality and stick with it. Weight lifting is a great way to keep your tendons, ligaments, connective tissue and muscle in tip top shape. It will also prevent your metabolism from going down.  Read more...

Many women are focusing on ineffective exercises when trying to crack the “how to lose arm fat” code. Maybe you are one of these unfortunate women.

And it’s not your fault if you are because many of the so called experts can’t come to a common conclusion on the best arm exercises for women.

In response to this issue, I have decided to create a gargantuan review of all the arm exercises I can find. I will take no prisoners in my exhaustive research efforts.

You see, I can save you a lot of time and the potential for injury. That’s right, a lot of the most highly recommended exercises are also the most dangerous. So here is today’s review of low pulley curls:

1. Quick snap-shot. Most fitness buffs do low pulley curls towards the end of a workout to “finish off” their biceps. In other words, it’s mainly used as a depletion exercise. The biggest positive about using a pulley is the reduced stress on the joints.

2. Technical overview. Stand erect and face a pulley machine. Grasp a bar with an underhand grip (i.e., palms facing up). Keep your elbows frozen in place and raise the bar. Then slowly return it to the starting position.  Read more...

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.

How do I know? Because I receive an inordinate amount of questions every day that reveal an epidemic of mass confusion.

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. Both arms should have equal strength. I’ve never worked with a client who had equal amounts of strength in both arms. Over time, however, the difference will go away. Do not assume that having a stronger arm means something is wrong with you!  Read more...

When it comes to arm exercises for women, it’s the small things that count. How so? The smallest errors in posture and technique can add up, and over time, slow down your progress substantially.

Most women aren’t even aware that they’re making said errors. It’s hard enough to show up and exercise, let alone perfect every exercise your doing.

Having said that, I definitely do NOT recommend going overboard here. Do your best to use proper form but don’t become paralyzed by over analysis.

So here is the important list of what NOT to do when doing arm exercises for women:

1. Using momentum to bring the weight up. You may not even be aware that you’re doing this. Why? Because you probably look at yourself from the front when exercising. Yet the only way to really see if your using momentum is to look at yourself from the side. So whenever you do a curl, double check the side mirrors?

2. Letting the shoulders come up. Most common with press downs for the triceps, although some women also do this when performing curls. What’s the big deal? When you elevate the shoulders, you work your trapezius (neck) muscles, not your arm muscles. And do you really want a big neck?  Read more...

There are certain arm toning exercises that should be a staple in your program. And there are certain exercises that you should stay away from like the plague. Unfortunately, many women are consistently doing exercises that they should be avoiding.

How did this come to be?

Well, I believe we have a case of tradition overshadowing modern science. It seems as though certain fitness experts have been recommending specific arm exercises for so long that most women simply do them without any questioning.

Luckily for you, I’ve done all the research and I’m ready to share my findings. Why? Because I believe that getting sexy and toned arms shouldn’t involve the risk of injury.

Thus, here is my critique of triceps kickbacks for reducing flabby arms:

1. Overview: So many women do this exercise day in and day out in the hopes of getting rid of those flabby arms. Yet this exercise has some major limitations. Not only is it extremely inefficient to exercise one arm at a time, but it’s also impossible to use heavy weights with this movement.  Read more...

It can be extremely difficult to unearth the best flabby arm exercises I know this because I tried to find the best arm exercises not too long ago.

Why is it so difficult? Because there are way too many opinions out there all coming from so called experts. And most of the time, said opinions are contradictions of each other.

How are you going to unearth the top-tier flabby arm exercises if there is a mine field of convoluted recommendations? Well, without a good source of information, it’s virtually impossible.

Luckily for you, I’ve decided to tackle this monster head on, no holds barred. I have made the commitment to review as many arm exercises for women as I can, as often as I can. Without further ado, here is today’s analysis of high pulley curls for the biceps:

1. Overview snap-shot. Considered somewhat of a specialized exercise, high pulley curls are great at increasing the peak of your biceps. It’s usually used as finishing move for depletion.

2. Technique overview. Stand straight up between two high pulleys. Grab both handles with an underhand grip. Breathe out and bring the handles towards your ears. Breathe in and return them to the starting position.  Read more...

Want to learn how to put your arm toning into high gear with your metabolism? If your answer is yes, then you’ve made a wise decision.

A fast metabolism is the most powerful tool you can use to get rid of those every annoying flabby arms.

I have some basic, yet critical tips for you so that your metabolism rises to new heights.

Without any more delay, here are 4 pointers that will get your metabolism (and arm toning) on the fast track:

1. Eat every three hours. If you’re still eating 3 square meals a day, you’re missing out big time. Eating every couple of hours (about 6 meals a day) will provide a higher thermic effect (more calories burned). As an added bonus, insulin (the #1 fat storing hormone) will be kept at an extremely low level.

2. Consider long duration cardiovascular work as enemy #1. Running on the treadmill for hours on end is one of the fastest ways to destroy your metabolism. The resulting loss of muscle mass, will bring your arm toning to a screeching halt.  Read more...

Finding the right arm exercises for women can be harder than finding a needle in a haystack. You are in for a big surprise.

You see, there are so many different view points out there as to which exercises are best, that the general public is stuck in a perpetual state of analysis paralysis.

Most women do not have the educational resources to figure out what is fact and fiction. It can be a confusing world, especially with all the quacks out there. But I have already gone through this

I have committed to undertaking the most massive review ever of every single arm exercise I can find. It will be gruesome, but I’m willing to do it in the name of all those souls searching for sexy arm stardom. So here is today’s review of wrist curls:

1. Overview. Here we have yet another exercise that gym bunnies do all the time. And it’s very ineffective for toning the arms. Specifically, the upper arm.

2. Technique quick start: Sit on a support structure, grab a barbell and put your wrists on your knees or thighs. Raise the barbell in a controlled fashion and then lower it in a controlled fashion.  Read more...