i am a working artist using a very process oriented medium. my large paintings get quite heavy and during painting need frequent turning. i need to be strong. ceramic artists, printmakers, sculptors, all of us are constantly using our arms and shoulders-our upper bodies. much of what we do during day to day activities such as carrying loads (groceries, children), pulling/pushing movements (gardening, cleaning), or reaching for that can on the top shelf involve and need upper body strength.
many people have commented on michelle obama's great looking arms-and they are. she is 49 and does regular exercise that includes cardio, strength training and more. she knows you need to do strength training for lean, muscular arms. it's especially hard to have (or maintain) strong, great looking arms as we age and even though we may want them for that sleeveless summer dress, what is more important is that women don't have as much upper body strength as men do to begin with and as we age we lose what we have- unless we do strength (resistance) training. after the age of 20 we lose approximately 10% of our strength each decade. but studies have been done showing that no matter when you begin, after 10 weeks of strength training there is significant improvement in upper body strength. so start-it is never too late. be a sculptor of your own body.
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