Articles by Paula Quinene

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How to Tone Calves Without Making Them Bigger

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Paula Quinene

Your calf muscles are engaged throughout a typical day as you walk and run about daily errands and engage in cardiovascular and strength-training workouts. As such, it takes a significant amount of resistance and training to build your calves beyond their current size.

How to Get Upper Arm Strength Fast

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Paula Quinene

Strong upper arm muscles make daily tasks easier with the added benefit of toned deltoids, biceps and triceps from all the training. Your progress in strength training can be achieved and measured with weights at the gym, but you can also do exercises at home to quickly strengthen your arms.

Paula Quinene is an Expert/Talent, Writer and Content Evaluator for Demand Media, with more than 1,500 articles published primarily in health, fitness and nutrition. She has been an avid weight trainer and runner since 1988. She has worked in the fitness industry since 1990. She graduated with a Bachelor's in exercise science from the University of Oregon and continues to train clients as an ACSM-Certified Health Fitness Specialist.