I want to tone up before the next school year...?!
Question:
I want to tone up before the next school year...?
I am pretty slim and happy with my figure, but I know I literally have no upper body strength. I am planning to do cross country before the school year to tone up my legs. I want to have strong arms and torso, plus become more flexible. I drink a lot of water, and try to avoid sweets, and I never drink soda. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can tone up a little bit more before the school year?
Answers:
Search out A Second Hand Sports Store in your area.
3 lb. and 5 lb weights and a general exercise book from the public library. Simple weight and upper body aerobics for the summer. You can also make your own weights from gallon milk bottles by filling them with different levels of water.
30 to 45 minutes a day around the same time each day.
If your a swimmer, Laps the length of the pool are great. Do 5 a day for a week, then 10, then 15 etc.
Watch your tme you don't want to be out there for hours. 30 minutes MAX, with sun block.
Mix it up.
Start slow and work up slowly, doing stretching exercises before and after your workout. These are warm-ups and cool-downs.
Don't expect things to happen overnight. Patience, consistency and time will make the difference.