Fit Tip of the Day: Tennis Tone Ups

Have you been watching the US Open? Tennis players have some seriously enviable upper bodies. Their arms are just toned powerhouses. A little arm envy prompted Self Magazine to look into ways to get Sharapova-esque arms. One move you can try is the Medicine Ball Toss. Just pretend you’re in a serious rally for that match point. This move not only works on arm strength, but also gets your heart pumping.

- Hold a two to five pound medicine ball and stand a few feet away from a wall.

- Raise your arms over your head.

- Toss the ball against the wall and catch it, moving quickly as necessary.

- Continue tossing and catching the ball for 10 to 20 seconds. You’ll feel the burn the longer you go.

Self Magazine is serving up two more tennis tone ups — try them all for some serious return on your fitness efforts.