Toning your body is a great way to get your muscles conditioned and strong. Toning exercises can help raise your metabolism (the way you burn food energy) by building muscle. Certain toning exercises may help prevent osteoporosis by keeping your bones strong. Toning can even help to release stress from your body. Try the following exercises for your upper, middle, and lower body. Tone it!

 

Upper Body Exercises

• Overhead Shoulder Press
• Chest Press
• Bent Knee Push Up
• Bicep Curl
• Tricep Extension

Middle Body Exercises

• Sit Up
• Isometric Sit Up
• Side Twist Sit Up
• Front Arm Raise

Lower Body Exercises

• Inner Thigh Lift
• Outer Thigh Lift
• Power Lift Kick
• Squat
• Calf Lift

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