Thursday, August 2, 2007

Simple Toning Exercises for Women

Learning about toning exercises for women is the first step
to a safe and effective fitness program for women. When
you're ready to take your health into your own hands, you
want to learn as much as you can about the proper ways to
workout. This knowledge will help you make the most of each
movement as well as prevent discouraging injuries along the
way. Here are some simple toning exercises for women that
you can perform anywhere at any time.

What's great about many toning exercises for women is that
they don't require any equipment or any initial monetary
investment. All you'll need for the following toning
exercises for women is a sturdy chair or wall. You can
perform these exercises in order or you can do these toning
moves whenever you have a free moment – it all adds up to a
fitter you.

* Wall pushups – On a sturdy wall, place your hands in
front of you and slowly lean into the wall. Push back off
with your arms and chest. Repeat.

* Squats – Standing with your feet a little more than
shoulder's width apart, slowly bend your knees to come into
a sitting position, but don't let your knees extend past
your toes as you do so. Your upper body should be as
straight as possible (imagine a string attached to the top
of your head as you move). Lower until almost at a ninety
degree angle and then lift back up. * Suck it in –
While this seems a little too easy, try holding your
stomach in as tightly as you can for as long as you can.
You will work out all of the muscles in your abdomen. Do
this whenever you can. You can perform the same tightening
motion for your buttocks too to increase their tone.

* Calf raises – In a standing position, try to lift your
heels from the floor and hold in that position. Slowly
lower yourself down.

These toning exercises for women are simply to do when
you're standing around at work or when you're in line at
the post office. And while they don't require any weights
or resistance bands, they can be modified to include these
forms of resistance as you improve your fitness levels. You
will also want to remember that the more toning exercises
for women you do, the more benefits you will receive in
return. So, if you only have a few minutes to spare, try to
fit in as many exercises you can. You may even begin to
enjoy standing in line once you see the way your body
changes.


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Machelle Lee owns and operates, The Invisible Gym in Santa
Cruz, CA. Her mission is to inspire people to become
physically active and enjoy the benefits of a balanced,
healthy lifestyle. For more information and questions you
can visit her website.

http://www.the-invisible-gym.com/

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