Keeping fit at the wheel with Patricia Weston
BICEPS: Remove one hand from the steering wheel and bend the right arm at the elbow, flexing the bicep muscle. Hold for six to 10 seconds. Release and repeat on the left arm. Repeat six times on each arm. This strengthens and tones the bicep muscles.In this, the second of our series on exercises you can do while sitting in traffic, we target the arms for our rigorous workout.
TRICEPS: Remain seated but move your body forward on the seat so you leave plenty of space behind you. Place your hands at your side on the seat with elbows slightly bent and fingers facing forward.
Bend your elbows gently lowering your back. Keep your back straight and your abdominals held in tight.
Hold for six seconds, and push back to the starting position. Repeat eight to 10 times.
This strengthens and tones the tricep muscles situated at the back of the arm.
FOREARMS: If you tend to grip the steering wheel tightly you can ease tension, stretch and tone by doing this exercise: remove your right hand from the wheel. Hold your arm straight out in front of you. Make a gentle fist and flex the wrist upwards.
Hold for about six to eight seconds. Repeat on the left arm. Repeat six times on each forearm.