How To Tighten Flabby Arms After Major Weight Loss

Going from overweight or obese to a healthy weight range is a major accomplishment. While the rest of your body slims down, some areas may remain flabby. The arms usually end up with extra jiggle after major weight loss and while one method to get rid of loose skin is surgery, toning the muscles helps minimize remaining fat.

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Start a full body exercise program that burns fat. Incorporate weight training bicep curls and tricep extensions and brisk walking for an aerobic workout. Start slow, building up to more intense workouts. If you have poor heart health or diabetes, talk to a doctor before starting the program to devise a plan.

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Stay hydrated. The body is made up mostly of water, which means it needs water to function properly. Exact amounts vary by person, activity level and each day. While the amount of water differs daily, drinking water throughout the day improves the body's fat burning, calorie burning and muscle building capabilities.

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Apply moisturizing lotions or products to the arms. Just as drinking water is important for body health and improving overall internal hydration, using moisturizing products is equally important. It prevents dry skin and provides the skin with better hydration, which in turn improves the appearance of flabby arms.

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Work on arm exercises at least two to three times a week. Start slow to give the arms and muscles time to adjust. Work on arms specifically by lifting small weights, such as doing handbag curls, pony tail extensions or sitting pull extensions with weights. This will require weights of about 5 to 10 lb. Handbag curls mimic holding a handbag and move up and down. Pony tail extension hold the weights over the head and move the arm slowly up and down. Sitting pull extensions hold a sit-up position, start with the arms at chest level and bent and then push the weights forward in an extension.

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Commit to a workout program. The skin and arms need time with exercise and good diet to show lasting results. Don't get discouraged if it takes a little time to see results. The fat is burned during this time and the muscles beneath are built, which ultimately helps the flabby arms firm up