My arms are probably the body part I most want to tone. I heard or read years ago that they are actually the fastest part of the body to tone, I don't know if this is true but I hope so! :) Anyway here are 5 of my favourite exercises to do and you don't need any weights - Just a few minutes. I have been doing these over a week now (a few times a day) and already see and feel a difference. They are quite sore in the beginning but you get used to it in no time. When I really feel it the next day, I take a rest day.
All in a standing position with feet hip width apart. I do as many as feels right and don't tie myself to a certain amount of reps.
Thumbs up, Thumbs down: Arms outstretched either side, elbows slightly bent, fingers outstretched with thumbs pointing upward. Then twist whole arm, so thumbs are pointing downward. (Arms should be parallel to the floor) Repeat.
Upwards V, downwards V: With your arms make an upwards V (as if asking God for toned arms) and then a downwards V (as if holding children's hands). Repeat. Keep arms straight and strong.
Switch: Place one hand at forehead (back of hand in contact), keeping the elbow up. Place other hand at belly button (back of hand in contact), palm of hand should be facing up. Then switch arms swiftly. Repeat.
Circles: Arms outstretched either side. Make small circles forward. Repeat. Make circles backward. Repeat.
Push Away: Start with elbows bent. Alternating arms, extend the arm to either side reaching as far as you can, as if pushing away something (or someone) coming towards you, in a swift movement. Arms should be level with shoulder.
To give you an idea of how quickly I do them, it takes just over a minute to do 10 reps of each. I am doing them daily and definitely see a difference.
