Yoga and Pilates Fitness Classes In Melbourne For Stronger and Sexier Arms

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Yoga and Pilates Fitness Classes In Melbourne For
Stronger and Sexier Arms Strong is the new sexy,
they say, and if stronger and sexier arms are
next in your list, there are a lot of fitness
classes in Melbourne to help you reach this goal.
Two of the most effective (and fun) classes that
result in lean and toned rather than bulky arms
are yoga and Pilates.

• Yoga
• With its reputation as a calming and
  stress-relieving practice, people new to yoga
  often get surprised at how a series of postures
  can actually turn out to be a killer workout.
  There are a lot of poses that call for arm
  strength - Bakasana, Side Plank, Full Wheel,
  Forearm Stand, and Handstand to name a few. If
  you haven't got the strength yet to hold these
  poses, there are simpler postures that can
  effectively help you in building up strength in
  your arms. Here are two arm strengthening
  postures than you will most likely perform when
  you go to yoga fitness classes in Melbourne.
• Plank Pose
• Start on all fours, then stack your wrists,
  elbows and shoulders. Grounding your hands on
  the mat with fingers spread wide, extend one leg
  back and then the other. In holding this pose,
  soften your upper and middle back while firming
  your arm and leg muscles as well as your core.
• Chaturanga Dandasana
• From Plank Pose, shift a bit forward then bend
  the elbows directly over the wrists at a
  90-degree angle. Keep the elbows close to the
  ribs, engage the arm muscles, bring the belly
  in, while pressing evenly on the hands and toes.
• In a yoga class, instructors often suggest taking
  a break in child's pose in between sequences. If
  you still feel strong and your breathing is
  steady, stay in Downward Facing Dog instead to
  keep working your shoulders.
• Pilates

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• Pilates is known for developing core strength but
  it actually works the entire body, including the
  arms. Here are two Pilates moves that targets the
  triceps and biceps, as well as the chest,
  shoulders, and back.
• Pilates Push Up
• Start in the plank position. Make sure that the
  arms are straight, the legs are firm, and the
  body is forming a straight line from head to
  heels. Inhaling for three counts, bend the
  elbows to lower the body down. Exhaling,
  straighten the arms to go back to plank. Five to
  eight sets of these and you will feel the burn in
  your arms! If keeping the legs extended is
  difficult, you can bring the knees to rest on the
  floor, prioritising straight line in the torso
  and keeping the belly in.

• Triceps Dips
• Start on a seated position with the legs extended
  straight in front and the feet side by side.
  Place your hands behind the hips at around one
  foot distance with your fingers pointed forward.
  Pressing on the feet, lift your hips up to bring
  your body into an inclined position. On an
  inhale, bend the elbows to the floor while
  maintaining a straight body line. Then exhale to
  bring your hips back up. Repeat ten times.
• As you perform the above exercises, try to do
  each movement with control and precision. Don't
  forget to breathe!
• Whichever class you decide to take, try to commit
  to doing at least three classes every week. If
  you find a Fitness studio in Melbourne that
  offers both yoga and Pilates, make the most of
  your membership and take both.