Question 1

my arms have been feeling really shaky and heavy for about 3 days.

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Go to ED: Heaviness in your arms could be an indication of silent underlying cardiac disease. Please go to your nearest ED for immediate evaluation

Question 2

can weight lifting really help slimming arms?

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Yes: Increasing lean mass increases your basal metabolic rate, ie you'll burn more calories at rest.

Question 3

flab arms developed really fast at 60. age or weight or stress?

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Fat. : Choose a low weight - maybe 3 or 5 lbs -and do some exercises. For several weeks, every day. At least you'll aquire some tone. Then if your arms are still flabby, you're overweight.

Question 4

im 16, female and have fat arms, how heavy should i lift?

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Spot fat loss does : Not occur naturally. By losing weight in general a certain amt will probably be arm fat.  However, we don't get to chose what area of the body the fat is lost from. Eat healthfully ; be physically active. Calories burned must &gt; calories consumed. Tone arms w standing biceps curl w dumbbells, hammer curls w dumbbells, triceps kickback w dumbbells ; lying triceps extension w dumbbells.

Question 5

sometimes my arms feel like they just give out and get very heavy?

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Hard to say: I am sure that troubles you, but more history is really needed to help direct an answer. Most of the time anything that is just "sometimes" is likely not serious. But if it continues, be sure to get checked so someone can explore it more fully.

Question 6

my arms feel extremely heavy all day long. i can't get comfortable sitting on the couch or laying in bed.

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Are you: Eating well and getting enough exercise? I see you are pregnant and suffer from depression . It could be depression and it would be important to see a counselor as soon as possible and be sure your OB knows .  Treatment may be needed

Question 7

how can i lose weight on my arms?

Accepted Answer

Spot fat loss does: Not occur naturally. By losing weight in general  some will probably be arm fat.  But, we don't get to choose what area of body fat is lost from. Eat healthy ; be physically active. Calories burned must &gt; those consumed. Tone arms w standing biceps curl w dumbbells, hammer curls w dumbbells, triceps kickback w dumbbells ; lying triceps extension w dumbbells.

Question 8

heavy feeling in chest back and arms?

Accepted Answer

ER immediately: A heavy feeling often is a sign of heart disease such as blockages, spasm, or heart attack.  It can also be the sign of an aneurysm.  You should see your doctor immediately or go to the er to get it evaluated.

Question 9

why can't both arms lift same type of weight?

Accepted Answer

Asymetry: We tend to be asymmetric in our use of each side of our body - for example if you are right handed you naturally do more things, without thinking about it, with your right arm.  So, your right arm will typically be stronger.  Even ambidextrous people will have a tendency to favor one side and will then be stronger on that side. You can try to equalize the sides, but it is difficult

Question 10

is seated weight lifting good for your arms and shoulders?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Regardless of your body's position, weightlifting will result in maintaining muscle mass and building strength in the muscles you work out.

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