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When it comes to women and weight loss and exercise, there often seems to be a lot of emphasis placed on the lower half of the body!
Whether it’s a flat tum, curvy bottom or toned thighs, the lower body is spoilt for choice with a whole range of different cardio and resistance exercises.
This makes sense as women are often genetically pre-dispositioned to carry weight in that area, especially after pregnancy, but it also means that we sometimes neglect our upper bodies, in particular our arms and shoulders.
This isn’t the wisest move as toned arms and shoulders not only hold great aesthetic purposes, but also need to be strong and resilient for the added workload they end up taking on once a baby is on the scene.
If you think about your average day, your arms and shoulders spend a large part of it working hard. Breastfeeding, carrying baby, wearing a sling or carrier, pushing the pram, they all require our arm and shoulder muscles to be working effectively.
Add tasks like grocery shopping into the mix and it’s not hard to see why you often find yourself having sore shoulders at the end of a busy day!
Building up muscle throughout our bodies is a big positive for health and weight loss as the more muscle we have, the more effective our metabolism will be.
Integrating a few simple upper body exercises into your routine is a great way to tone the area (who doesn’t want gorgeous, shapely biceps and triceps) as well as keep it in shape for the future, especially as your baby turns into a toddler and gets heavier and heavier.
When it comes to resistance exercises, always remember to start slow and listen to your body. Consulting a personal trainer or other qualified person can also be helpful if you feel as if you’re getting stuck and confused. Never push your body to a point where things are painful and always stop if you feel faint/dizzy or overwhelmed.
Bicep curls work the front part of your upper arms (your biceps), muscles which are essential for lifting and carrying.
This exercise works the underside of your upper arm (the infamous ‘bingo wing’ area) which can be hard to tone and strengthen without specific exercises.
The shoulder press works a wide variety of muscles in your shoulders and back.
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