Weightlifting & Exercise/arms need to be thinner

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Expert: Lynda Lippin - 8/12/2006


Question
what exercises or weight lifting can I do to make my arms thinner

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Dear Karla,

Thanks for your question.

First the bad news.  Your arm size is controlled more by genetics than anything else.  Are there other women or men in your family with the exact same issue?

Now the good news.  Through exercise you will be able to make some change in size (and at the very least tone what you have).  If you don't have a regular exercise program, now would be a good time to begin since toning your whole body will help every part.  Cardio will also help here to increase your metabolism and help burn more fat generally.

Here is a good arm toning workout--

http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/slideshows/2005/12/26/010828wo_jiggle

Use lighter weights and do 2-3 sets of 15-20 reps each.  

Good luck and feel free to ask any other questions!

Regards,

Lynda
http://www.balancenter.net  

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After 18 years of experience as a Pilates teacher and personal trainer I can answer any questions relating to Pilates and strength & flexibility training. I am knowledgeable about exercise and sports and am a certified Pilates for Golf instructor. Finally, I have years of experience working with clients who have back/neck pain, disc injuries, stenosis, rotator cuff injury, osteoporosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, Parkinson`s, MS, fibromyalgia, CFS, RSD, osteo & rheumatoid arthritis, scoliosis, hernia, spinal cord injury, exercise after mastectomy and abdominal surgeries, pregnancy, joint replacements, and spine surgeries. Visit my website: http://www.pilatesandreiki.com Purchase MP3s of my Pilates Exercise Classes: http://stores.lulu.com/pilatestci Read my blog: http://www.pilatesandreikiinparadise.com

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I have been teaching Pilates since 1989 (back when there was no Pilates certification) and was certified by the PhysicalMind Institute in 1993. I became an ACE certified personal trainer in 2000, the same year I was accepted as a Certifying Pilates Teacher for PhysicalMind. In both of my former Pilates studios in the states, Body Precision and balanCenter Pilates, I worked with Physical Therapists, chiropractors, and physicians to help their patients regain functional strength and mobility faster after and during illness and injury.

Organizations
American Council on Exercise, PhysicalMind Institute, Pilates Method Alliance

Publications
PhillyFIT Magazine, JerseyFIT Magazine, PhysicalMind Forum, Main Line Life, Personal Fitness Professional

Education/Credentials
1988-1995 Graduate School for PhD in Philosophy
1993 Pilates Teacher Certification
2000 Pilates Teacher Training Certification
2000 ACE Personal Trainer Certification & joined ACE faculty
2003 Pilates for Golf certification
2004 Pilates for Gait Training, Pilates for Osteoporosis, Nutrition


Awards and Honors
Winner Best Pilates Bargain 2002 from Main Line Today Magazine; Best of Philly 2003 Pilates Studio from Philadelphia magazine; business chosen to be profiled on Idea Cafe, the top small website website; profiled also in Stephanie Chandler's new book The Small Business Planning and Information Guide; member of Philadelphia Mayor's Council on Health and Fitness

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