What should I do to tone my arms but not get bulky?

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EmilyCholette1990
EmilyCholette1990 Posts: 39 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi! I would love to get advice/ideas on how to get slimmer arms withough them becaoming bulky. I used to always have slim arms but with age, it seems that alot of my fat seems to go there and as a result I dont feel confident wearing something sleevless.

Any help is greatly appreciated! :)

Thank you,

Emily

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  • kd_mazur
    kd_mazur Posts: 569 Member
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    Depends on what you mean by bulky. Women genetically can't get bulky like men because there isn't as much testosterone in a woman's body.
    Check out the book "New rules of weight lifting for women" and lift heavy:flowerforyou:
  • LabRat529
    LabRat529 Posts: 1,323 Member
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    Lift heavy weights. You won't get bulky. :) You are female and don't have enough testosterone in your system to bulk substantially.
  • EmilyCholette1990
    EmilyCholette1990 Posts: 39 Member
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    thank you I will definetly look into that book :)
  • seebeachrun
    seebeachrun Posts: 221 Member
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    There are exercise videos that target the arms and shoulders to tone them up. I use the BeFit channel on YouTube. Denise Austin has a pretty good one but there are a bunch more out there. Go to YouTube and search for "arm toning workout". Most programs recommend 5 or 8 pound free weights or dumbbells. Jillian Michaels always kicks my butt and I noticed a difference after about 7-10 days. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEHEK8KEgXA&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL295073F5CECDC833
  • EmilyCholette1990
    EmilyCholette1990 Posts: 39 Member
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    Thank you seebeachrun! Will look into that also! :)
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
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    lift heavy. don't take steroids.
  • Awkward30
    Awkward30 Posts: 1,927 Member
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    lift heavy. don't take steroids.

    I keep accidentally taking steroids and overnight gaining 10 lb of muscle. It is rough.
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,522 Member
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    Getting bulky is very easy, it often happens on accident.
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
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    You won't get bulky. Lift heavy and your arms will get "toned". Muscle building doesn't happen overnight, it takes a lot of specific training and a lot of calories! You needn't worry about it :)
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,012 Member
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    eat less and lift more. That should do it.
  • TheDoctor90
    TheDoctor90 Posts: 461 Member
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    Getting bulky is very easy, it often happens on accident.

    Legend.
  • hikeout470
    hikeout470 Posts: 628 Member
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    think I'll grab another cup of coffee:)
  • misti17
    misti17 Posts: 106
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    weight lifting is key sugar. try it, you will be surprised.
  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
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    Getting toned arms is done by lifting heavy weights. Getting bulky is by eating a lot and doing nothing, or by taking steroids. Hope that helps! (New rules of lifting for women is AWESOME!)
  • ATLMel
    ATLMel Posts: 392 Member
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    Getting bulky is very easy, it often happens on accident.

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  • cufirst84
    cufirst84 Posts: 127 Member
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    Swim !!!
  • hazleyes81
    hazleyes81 Posts: 296 Member
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    Exercise and don't take steroids. :P

    Seriously, the whole "toning" thing is nonsense. Your muscle has tone regardless, unless you're in a coma or have a neurological disorder.

    Do you want skinny arms or fit arms?

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