For some years now, the vast majority of wedding gowns have been strapless. That means lots and lots of bare arms and shoulders. If you love the fashion but are a little nervous about the state of your arms and shoulders, now's the time to get busy. If you have an exercise ball and a pair of hand weights, you're all set. Failing that, a bench, or even a padded footstool and a couple of one-pound tins of tomatoes might even do the trick!

Chatelaine.com has several series of excercises designed to target certain muscle groups. This link will take you to the exercises focusing on the back and shoulders. As with any new exercise program, you'll check with your doctor first, but once you've been given the green light, just a few minutes every day will make a difference. Be patient: take it slowly, but in about six weeks you'll be seeing the improvement.