As we age our upper arms get flabby, show excess skin and unflattering shape. If you think it’s inevitable and the only solution is long-sleeved tee keep reading and find out about easy exercises that will make your upper arms look fit and toned. Include couple of the following exercises into your daily workout and you’ll have sculpted beautiful arms without flab and excess skin because arms should get the same attention as tummy and butt.

Unflattering upper arms also known as bat wings or bingo wings are a problem to many women. They usually result from lack of muscle, excess overall body fat and lack of exercise. There are exercises with and without weights that will help you get rid of the flabby arms and tone up your muscle and skin if you are persistent and determined to do so. With some effort you will soon see the results of your hard work. Of course, if you have excess body fat these exercises should be combined with healthy diet and exercises that target weight.

Push ups

This old and familiar exercise targets and strengthens arms. It might be hard at first so before you get used to it and your body gets stronger you can concentrate your weight on your knees, not toes. Thus it will be easier for starters and since this exercise doesn’t require any additional equipment a little dedication and regularity will yield their results.

Boxing

Boxing and martial arts are not only the great way to loose overall weight but also tone up your arms making them fitter and stronger. In order to do it right you can take couple of lessons from professional trainer on how to do jabs and punches right in order not to injure yourself. 10 minutes a day and you’ll get the results quick enough. You can then also increase the time for this exercise after you have learned how to do it right.

Adding Weights

When just starting choose lighter weights to prevent injury. Take a single weight and hold it above your head slowly moving it behind your head. Switch hands. You can also take a single weight in both hands and do the same for your both arms. But remember to give your muscles a rest every other day to let them recover.

Remember that upper arms exercises are most effective when combined with good cardio workout and healthy diet. No matter whether you do exercises with weights or not there must be some sort of regularity to them in order for them to work. Do not overdoexercises, especially those that involve weights but also don’t get too many day offs.

FashionTV Guide: How to Become a Top Model

There’s no one right way to become a model. Actually, it’s mainly all about being yourself and feeling comfortable exposing that to the world. But maybe you’ve always considered making modeling a career just never knew how to get started. Do you like visiting exotic destinations, enjoy world recognition and, of course, earning lots of money?

Like many things, modeling is extremely competitive and there are a lot of things you need to know before you get your chance to walk the catwalk. FashionTV wants YOU to be the next top model so here are some pieces of advice that will make your first steps a little bit easier.

Take care of yourself

Healthy hair and skin are must-haves in the fashion world in order to become a model. As for body figure, consider working with a specialized trainer. He will assist you in achieving a body that fits you.

Decide which kind of model you wish to become

Yes, it’s true. You can become a model even if you don’t look like Gisele Bundchen or Natasha Poly. The modeling world has room for every figure and style. If your body is full, you could become a plus-size model; if your chest is big but your hips are small, maybe modeling lingerie is the right choice for you.

Educate Yourself

In order to be a model, you don’t need a degree of any kind. However, you should educate yourself on the subject. Read articles, guides and books that will assist in improving your modeling skills and provide a better understanding on how the modeling industry really works.  These books can tell you secrets from the inside of the fashion industry.

Create A Website

Make sure your website is updated with an online portfolio of your most recent projects. Add your contact information so agents can get in touch with you if they are interested. A website is always good to have so even your fans can be updated with your recent activities.

Snapshots And Portfolio

Every model should have a portfolio that includes a profile shot, a head shot and a body shot in natural light without a lot of makeup taken by a professional photographer. It’s really important to build a portfolio to bring to interviews and to present to potential agents and agencies.

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Get your own agent

Set an appointment with modeling agents and agencies. Bring along your portfolio and try to impress them! They might want to see how well you can walk or they may ask you to pose. If one agency turns you down, don’t give up! There are many leading agencies all over the world. Remember – from every "no” you receive, there’s always something you can learn. Implement everything you learn into your next modeling interview.

Interpersonal relationships

Each campaign or photo shoot lays the foundation for your next modeling project. Don’t be lazy or rude. You wouldn’t want to lose a campaign because someone refuses to work with you.

Be creative

If the designer/photographer allows it, feel free to be yourself! What do YOU want the world to see in you?

Believe in yourself

The modeling world seems very glamorous and exciting...and it is! This career is really hard but if you have the confidence and you’re really driven, you’ll have no problem in becoming a successful model.

Don’t let the dream go, even during the hardest moments. All you have to do is wait for the right chance, and in the meantime gain as much experience as you can in order to stun the designers, the photographers and of course – the crowd.