Any working out advice?

[Mr. Plow]

So avoid the running to begin with.

What should I focus on when lifting to tone the arms, chest and stomach? Bench? Curls? etc?

[Bweb]

Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

So avoid the running to begin with.

What should I focus on when lifting to tone the arms, chest and stomach? Bench? Curls? etc?

I would start with some low weight on the bench...say 3 or 4 sets x10 reps at something that feels comfortable (maybe 50% of a max). You could also do some light weight curls and overhead press. Remember to keep the weight lite for the first couple of weeks to avoid bad soreness and injuries. The muscles will take a few weeks to get acclimated to the new stress. I saw some very good advice earlier in the thread about keeping enough recovery between lifts. Keep 2 days minimum between lifts.

Try walking/jogging to keep active on the days you are not lifting.

[Brock]

Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

So avoid the running to begin with.

What should I focus on when lifting to tone the arms, chest and stomach? Bench? Curls? etc?

Bench press, military press, bent over rows, curls, behind the head curls, pull ups, shrugs, then whatever with the abs, crunches and things like that. The main thing is to turn up the intensity so that you feel like a rag doll when you're done. And as pointed out before, rest days are really important.