How to Get a Fit Upper Body Without a Gym

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pick an exercise that will be your main focus.

   Think about what you would enjoy
   - the best exercises will be ones that you will enjoy doing, as that will motivate you and keep you focused.
   
   If you love water and birding, and there's a river or lake nearby, take up kayaking or canoeing.
   
   If your yard could really stand some weeding, garden.
   
   Remember that it doesn't have to be what most people consider exercise
   - pulling weeds is just as good as lifting weights.
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   Step 2: Set yourself goals.

   These can be short term
   - kayak for an hour every other day, or finish weeding the side flower bed
   - or long term
   - take a week long kayaking camping trip, or turn your backyard into a tea garden for social events. ,, You can start with 10 minutes every other day, and slowly build up to an hour a day, then two.
   
   Remember not to push yourself! , If you've resolved to work out an hour every day, do it.
   
   Don't let anything stop you.
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   Step 3: Set physical goals as well

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   Step 4: such as dropping 8 pounds of stomach fat this month

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   Step 5: or building firm biceps.

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   Step 6: Start small and work your way up.

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   Step 7: Stay focused.

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