I’m Losing It:
A Simple Arm Workout using a Resistance Band
Strong, supple, and elegant arms are one of the prime goals of every genre of belly dancer. As an observer of dance, I’ve noticed that one of the key ways you can spot the difference between the pros and the talented amateurs is how long a performer can keep her arms aloft and graceful. In my dance practice, I’ve always tried to have the best arms possible, and with that goal in mind, I work them out regularly.
Since my main activity for “losing it” is walking, (which doesn’t challenge the old arms) when I get home from my power strolls, I tag on a quick 15 – 20 minute arm work-out using a resistance band. It helps keeps my muscles strong so my arm-work can look it’s very best.
My two-part arm routine is composed of 7-10 minutes of arm focussed dance. I just put on the music and move through a variety of typical belly dance arm and hand movements including, snake arms, classic arms, torso frames, arm, hand and finger ripples, and florios.
In the second half, I use my resistance band to perform lifts, curls, rows and raises that challenge my biceps, triceps and deltoids. Thanks to the free on-line fitness and lifestyle community over at SparkPeople, there is a huge collection of example exercises for you to follow. www.sparkpeople.com To see the routine I use, follow the links below.
Simple Resistance Band Arm Workout:
- Biceps Curls with Band – Example
- Triceps Lift with Band – Example
- Triceps Rows with Band – Example
- Single Arm Front Raises with Band – Example
- Single Arm Lateral Raises with Band – Example
Then I stretch after my work out:
Wanna see a sample of my arm work?