Recently lost 30lbs! Need some toning advice

GnicoleL

Hey guys!
Mama of 2 boys 10 & 4.. Work 3 jobs so Im always busy!
Im looking for advice on toning up my arms, tummy and buttock area after losing 30lbs; Just wondering what exercises i could use to target those areas on limited time. Any help is appreciated!

lorrpb

Push ups and squats!

Motorsheen

TavistockToad

Motorsheen wrote: »

Soooooooo boring though!

Pick one of these OP

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you

Theoldguy1

TavistockToad wrote: »

Motorsheen wrote: »

Soooooooo boring though!

Pick one of these OP

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you

Cosgrove is one of the top trainers in the country. I've read several of his books and not at all boring IMO. Just full of excellent advice.

TavistockToad

Theoldguy1 wrote: »

TavistockToad wrote: »

Motorsheen wrote: »

Soooooooo boring though!

Pick one of these OP

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you

Cosgrove is one of the top trainers in the country. I've read several of his books and not at all boring IMO. Just full of excellent advice.

you've done the programme in new rule for women?

the book itself is great, the workouts... i prefer others.

Theoldguy1

TavistockToad wrote: »

Theoldguy1 wrote: »

TavistockToad wrote: »

Motorsheen wrote: »

Soooooooo boring though!

Pick one of these OP

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you

Cosgrove is one of the top trainers in the country. I've read several of his books and not at all boring IMO. Just full of excellent advice.

you've done the programme in new rule for women?

the book itself is great, the workouts... i prefer others.

No, that's why I said I've read several of his books in the series. New Rules of Lifting and NRL for Life. Good stuff.

TavistockToad

Theoldguy1 wrote: »

TavistockToad wrote: »

Theoldguy1 wrote: »

TavistockToad wrote: »

Motorsheen wrote: »

Soooooooo boring though!

Pick one of these OP

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you

Cosgrove is one of the top trainers in the country. I've read several of his books and not at all boring IMO. Just full of excellent advice.

you've done the programme in new rule for women?

the book itself is great, the workouts... i prefer others.

No, that's why I said I've read several of his books in the series. New Rules of Lifting and NRL for Life. Good stuff.

so i comment on the workout, and even though you haven't done the workout, you can comment on my opinion of the workout... ok then.

jmatty_ice

Congrats on your weight loss. I have gone through several toning phases after bulk season and I can tell you that the best way to tone up your muscles is doing a low-to-moderate amount of weight with a high amount of reps (in the 12-15 range).

For arms: Barbell Curl, Lat pull-downs, Row machine (also targets your stomach), concentration curl, and tricep pulldown are some of my favorite exercises to tone the arms. Just make sure your form is good while your performing 12-15 reps to maximize on the toning.

For belly: Inclined weighted sit ups (holding a weight plate or medicine ball) while crunching is a great exercise, the ab roller, planks, and six-inches (lay flat on your back and slowly lift and hold your feet about 6 inches off the ground for a period of 30 seconds to a minute)- you'll be begging for the timer to stop after you do it properly!

sardelsa

Follow a lifting program in the link above, get adequate protein and if you are at goal eat at maintenance or if you still have some weight to lose eat at a small deficit. Most of all be very very patient as it can take some time to change your body composition.

GnicoleL

Thanks everyone!!