Muscle-toning exercises won’t turn you into a mean looking body builder. Instead they will ensure that your muscles stay in good shape and can work more efficiently so that you can do everyday tasks for longer.

To avoid developing imbalanced muscles, you need to do a range of muscle-toning exercises. These can be included with the aerobic and other exercise as a part of a general fitness routine. If you are a bit new to exercising, do a few of each muscle toning exercise and slowly build up the number. Always do a warm-up routine before you start and a cool-down at the end to reduce the risk of injury and post exercise aches and pains. To refresh your muscles, march on the spot between exercises to help prevent a build-up of lactic acid.

As you do these exercises, maintain comfortable breathing and do the movements slowly and in a controlled manner. Remember to always breathe out on the exertion. Continue each exercise only to the point of mild fatigue and stop any exercise that causes pain. Seek advice from a qualified fitness instructor if you experience problems with these exercises.