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WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS WORKOUT
A Set of Dumbbells (I’m using adjustable dumbbells similar to these. Adjustable dumbbells are great for saving space or for smaller home exercise areas.)
A Mat (This is the mat I’m using in the video: here. This particular mat has gone way up in price since I received it a couple years ago at the IDEA World Fitness Convention.)
A Water Bottle (Preferably a glass water bottle.)
Maybe a Sports Towel
TONE YOUR ARMS BASIC LOW WEIGHT PILATES AND STRENGTH WORKOUT
FUN, FULL-BODY, DANCE-STYLE WARMUP
Before you do the workout, make sure to do this warmup (blog post tutorial) first!
EXERCISES IN TONE YOUR ARMS BASIC LOW WEIGHT PILATES AND STRENGTH WORKOUT {FITNESS TUTORIAL} – YOUTUBE VIDEOS
These exercise breakdowns are to help you learn each exercise, develop good posture, and become more knowledgeable about the exercises you’re performing. You can go through the breakdown of each exercise as many times as you’d like. I do recommend doing each exercise breakdown at least once to develop a better understanding of the workout. Even if you’re familiar with the exercise, it’s always helpful to review.
Back Extension – Solid Back and Stable Shoulders (blog post exercise tutorial)
Thread the Needle Exercise for a Strong and Flexible Spine {Fitness Tutorial} (blog post exercise tutorial)
How to Do Dumbbell Biceps Curl Exercise for Firm Upper Arms {Fitness Tutorial} (blog post exercise tutorial)
How to Do Dumbbell Triceps Kickback Exercise for Toned Upper Arms {Fitness Tutorial} (blog post exercise tutorial)
POSTURE-STRENGTHENING, HIGH-ENERGY PILATES & STRENGTH WORKOUT – YOUTUBE VIDEO
Do this workout at least one time. You can repeat this workout however many times you want to make the workout longer. You can also do this workout and then add one or more of my other workouts.
Work out to the Tone Your Arms Basic Low Weight Pilates and Strength Workout YouTube video!
SERENE, STANDING, FLEXIBILITY COOL-DOWN
When you’re finished with your workout, be sure to do this cool-down (blog post tutorial)!
WHAT I’M WEARING
Top: Nike (Similar style Nike top here.)
Sports Bra: Victoria Sport (Similar style Victoria Sport sports bras here (under $30!), here (under $35!), and here (under $30!).)
Leggings: Victoria Sport
Fitbit Alta with Blush Pink Band: Fitbit Alta and Blush Pink Band
Shoes: Nike Free, old. (Similar style Nike shoes here (on sale under $85!!!), here (on sale under $65!!!), and here (on sale under $65!!!).)
Stud Earrings: Nadri
Makeup: Younique. Lips: Pouty with Loveable by Younique
Nail Polish (No Light and Easy to Remove Gel): Essie Gel Couture Ballet Nudes Set Step 1: Color (Lace Me Up) Step 2: Top Coat
MORE PILATES AND STRENGTH WORKOUTS
Here are more Pilates and strength workouts for you to work out to!
Posture-Strengthening, High-Energy Pilates and Strength Workout {Fitness Tutorial}
Athletic Pilates and Strength Workout {Fitness Tutorial}
Fat-Burning Pilates and Strength Workout {Fitness Tutorial}
Feel-the-Burn Pilates and Strength Workout {Fitness Tutorial}
Feel-More-Energy Pilates and Strength Workout {Fitness Tutorial}
High-Energy Pilates and Strength Workout {Fitness Tutorial}
Calorie Blasting Pilates and Strength Workout {Fitness Tutorial}
Quick Core and Lower-Body Pilates and Strength Workout {Fitness Tutorial}
Lengthening Pilates and Strength Workout {Fitness Tutorial}
Full-Body Blaster Pilates and Strength Workout {Fitness Tutorial}
Improve Your Posture Pilates and Strength Workout {Fitness Tutorial}
Toning Pilates and Strength Workout {Fitness Tutorial}
Energizing Pilates and Strength Workout
Confidence-Building Pilates and Strength Workout
Check out my dance fitness category and workouts category for more dance workouts, Pilates & strength workouts, and flexibility workouts!
30-DAY CHALLENGE: NEW WORKOUT EVERY DAY
30-Day Challenge: New Workout Every Day
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MAKING FITNESS FUN!
The primary focus of this workout is arms. Weight lifting is a fantastic way to strengthen and tone arms. The Pilates at the beginning of the workout helps prepare your body for the weights and also works core in addition to the upper body.
The first exercise helps set your posture, especially your back and shoulders in a good position for the weight lifting part of the workout. The second exercise incorporates rotation, continues to work posture, improves mobility, and starts to work the arms more – especially when one arm goes into a mini pushup while the other arm is thread through. The main toning section for the arms are the third and fourth exercises.
This workout is a strength endurance workout which uses low weight and high repetitions.
If you are new to exercise or haven’t been working out regularly, strength endurance should typically be performed for approximately 3 months before switching from strength endurance.
What part of this workout is your favorite? Do you have a favorite exercise in this workout?
Have fun!
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