New data emerging from PureGym’s annual UK Fitness Report shows searches for ‘bridal arm workouts’ are up 296 per cent year on year, placing them in the top 10 fitness trends for 2026. Keen to know more, our beauty and wellness editor, Kelly Andrews, caught up with personal trainer Tenzin Harley from PureGym London to get her advice on helping brides feel confident and strong ahead of the big day. “As a recent bride myself, I know how stressful the whole process is and how much pressure there is for everything to be perfect, including your body,” Tenzin shares. “Try to remember that your partner loves you for you and this is a time about your commitment to each other. Worrying about achieving a dramatic transformation can take away from the joy of the process.” We do understand though, that it’s only natural to want to feel confident in the best version of yourself, so Tenzin has some top resistance training tips for brides wanting to tone their arms ahead of W-day. FOCUS ON THE FUNDAMENTALS Prioritise compound movements, with isolation exercises as bonus extras. Not only is this approach time-efficient and effective but it will help to train the upper body as a whole, ensuring that the chest, shoulders and back also become toned and strong. CHECK YOUR FORM If you’re a complete beginner, and haven’t done resistance training before, investing in one or two sessions with a personal trainer can be worthwhile to ensure your form is correct before you embark by yourself. PLANNING AND CONSISTENCY EQUAL PROGRESSION The great thing about planning a wedding, is that most things are booked and planned well in advance. You should apply the same idea to your training schedule. Tenzin recommends a minimum of six months for an effective body recomposition Getty Images With bridal arm workout searches on the rise, we chatted to personal trainer Tenzin Harley from PureGym, to discover how to get the best from your pre-wedding fitness regime Stay strong PureGym, Temzin Harley 82
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