Arm strength training for the beginner

[indysteel]

Respectfully regarding the previous poster, there is no such difference between "toning" and "bulking". You build muscle and you lose muscle, that's it. Definition (ie: a more "toned" appearance) occurs when you lose enough fat to let the muscle show through, which is more easily accomplished through cardio work.

So true. I spent a year in a toning class offered at work. We essentially did light weight lifting (lots of reps) for a year but I didn't see much in the way of visable results. Then I started riding and lost about five pounds. I suddenly had cut arms for the first time in my life. What a revelation.