Get Toned, Sexy Arms without the Gym!

The start of a new year is the perfect time to kick start your exercise routine. Summer will be here before you know it and let's face it, everyone wants to have that perfect bikini body. Planning a vacation in the upcoming months is even more motivation to add a little physical activity into your daily routine. I'm planning a trip to Las Vegas in April and I know I want to tone up a little bit before then. Now, you definitely do not want to over exert yourself and burn out right away. You also don't want to go about losing weight in an unhealthy way. So, I'm going to show you various workouts you can do in the comfort of your own home and without any equipment.

Today I'm going to focus on easy ways to easy back into or begin working out your arms.

For about two weeks work on doing 2 reps of 8-10 chair dips. Make sure they are slow and controlled. Keep your abs tight for an extra bonus. After two weeks, increase to 3 reps of 10 chair dips. You will want to do these 3-5 times a week. And don't skip those important rest days. They allow your muscles to develop and give your body a rest.

For the first two weeks do 50 squats or plies while keeping arms tight, straight, and out to your sides. After two weeks, start increasing the number of squats by 10 each week and continue to keep arms out to the sides.

While standing with legs apart, arms out to the sides, and abs tight, make fists and begin doing small circular motions. Trust me, you will begin to feel the burn. You can also do large circular motions and quick pulsing motions with palms down for variation.

Another great tip I learned was about weights. If you want to do some beginner weight lifting but do not want to purchase the equipment, use unopened water bottles. They work great!

I hope these quick work outs help you ease into a healthier daily routine!