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2 Cures for Embarrassing Arm Flap!

It has happened to many of us. You go to wave at a friend across a crowded room and for what seems like minutes after your hand has stopped moving, some portion of your upper arm is still waving away. It’s the DREADED ARM FLAP.

Never fear, there are exercises you can do to firm and tone your triceps to minimize your upper arm jiggle—just in time for those arm-revealing fashions that come with spring. On this Fit Friday, Sharecare turned to Elite Trainer Julie DuBois  and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) for arm-toning advice.

1. Tricep Dips
Follow along as DuBois describes tricep dips—no equipment needed!

-Sit on a chair with hands next to hips.

-Making sure that your shoulders stay over your wrists, walk your legs out so that you are no longer sitting on the chair, but rather supporting your weight with your hands.

-Bend your arms to a 90-degree angle and return to a straight position. Repeat.

2. Tricep Extensions
This exercise, using dumbbells, also targets under-arm flab, our experts told us. This video from the NASM demonstrates the tricep extension.

It’s key, Dubois says, to keep your elbows pointing forward and close to your head.

See, wasn’t that easy? Goodbye arm flap!

What are your problem areas? Let us know, and we will find the exercises to help you work ‘em. Need more tips? Check out our Fit Friday Center.

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Cathy Poley

Cathy Poley is a Senior Web Producer at Sharecare. She has managed web and video projects for companies such as Primedia, CNN.com and Turner Broadcasting. Not only is Cathy a Sharecare employee, but she is also an avid Sharecare user, finding that the Q&As she reads inspire her to make better decisions about her health.

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  1. Karen

    Need help with an big stomach & fat upper legs. Can’t do much exercise because of lowerback and needing 2 knee transplant, can’t have surgery till I get the weight off. Is there hope for me? Don’t know how to eat right and fix foods that taste good, please help me!

    March 15th, 2012, 3:43 am
  2. stacy shammo

    I have been doing weight watchers and lost 21 pounds so far but i need an exercise that i can do that won’t hurt my knee’s. I walk almost everyday but i have knee problems and would like to get my highs and butt in shape. Thank you!

    March 15th, 2012, 8:02 am
  3. Lisa Begey

    Do you have acess to a pool. Swimming is a great exercise and wont hurt your knees. You can swim laps or walk back and forth in the shallow end. Try a water aerobics class they are reaaly fun. Don’t worry about what you look like in a bathing suit. No one cares. You can also get water weights at the sporting good store. Really good workout. For breakfast oatmeal is good. I make a big batch of scrambled egg whites add turkey scrambles and potatoes obrien.I add a little salsa. It lasts all week.Greek yogert is a great snack. I like oikos brand. Vanilla or plain and I add my own fruit. Sandwiches are easy for lunch. I like 100 calorie sandwich thins or flat bread. For dinner my husband barbecues a couple pounds of chicken with different marinades. We freeze the left overs and use them later in salad or for sandwiches. #1 tip. Be prepared. If you have healthy choices available you will eat them. I hope this helps……….Lisa AKA Mama Bug

    March 15th, 2012, 12:10 pm
  4. Peggy Seidel

    I have a similar problem with my knees. Cycling was my answer! I started out on a stationary bike with very little resistance, and then built up from there. I eventually was strong enough for a spin class at the YMCA and though it took some time, I am now riding outside on a real bike with friends. It’s a GREAT work out for hips and thighs! I’m a Weight Watcher myself, and just going to your meetings is half the battle! Good for you!

    March 15th, 2012, 6:31 pm
  5. Anna Maria

    Stacy, You say you are in Weight Watchers (WW). They have two exercise kits that are not expensive. The first is one where you bounce ahd punch. The second one has five DVDs which go from beginner to more advanced. They are only ten minutes each. I have not yet used it, but based on the fact that the exercises appear to align with physical therapy exercises that I have doneand am still doing for my spine, I believe this is a winner. The name of the program is “Time Crunch Training.” It comes with a resistance cord, and training for upper body, lower body, total body, core and interval training workouts. Additionally, you have a 10 week exercise tracker. You can get it at any WW meeting. If you are a member it’s worth checking it out. Good Luck and great job so far!

    March 15th, 2012, 8:41 pm
  6. Nicole

    I have had 3 kids aged 11 to 1 year. My lower mid section is way stretched out I can’t seem to trim my hips and thighs down either. How can I get MY body shape back?? Thanks so much.

    March 15th, 2012, 10:59 pm
  7. Cathy Poley

    In this Q&A several of our experts weigh in on exercises that will help relieve knee pain
    http://www.sharecare.com/question/exercises-can-relieve-knee-pain

    March 19th, 2012, 2:16 pm
  8. Cathy Poley

    Nicole,

    Here are some Q&As that might help you.

    http://www.sharecare.com/question/exercises-for-toning-hips
    http://www.sharecare.com/question/best-exercise-tone-my-thighs
    http://www.sharecare.com/question/exercise-helping-tone-outer-thighs
    http://www.sharecare.com/question/how-to-strengthen-lower-abs
    http://www.sharecare.com/question/what-exercises-target-lower-abs

    March 19th, 2012, 2:27 pm
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