Follow These Tips For An Effective Workout

By Patty McPiggly


We ought to start by admitting that achieving and sustaining fitness can be difficult and arduous. That doesn't diminish the fact that staying fit is an important part of staying healthy. Luckily, it's not necessary to go to extremes to get good results. Results are possible even with some effort and putting time in. You could have fun as well.

You do not have to meet your fitness goals at the gym. However, if the thought of weights is not appealing to you you can maintain an excellent fitness level by practicing six simple exercises. These include leg raises, squats, pull ups, push ups, bridges, and handstand push ups.

The basic strategy of increasing muscle mass is to lift heavier weights for fewer repetitions. Focus on one muscle group at a time: start with your chest for instance. Start by lifting light weights to warm up. Strive to complete between 15 and 20 repetitions as part of your warm-up. The second set should be 6 to 8 reps at a heavier weight. For the last set, bump up the weight by another five pounds.

You can build stronger legs by doing wall sits. Choose a spot along a wall where you have plenty of space to do the exercise. Stand approximately a foot and a half away from the wall. Start leaning back and bending your knees until your back completely fits on the wall. Bend your knees and when the tops of your legs are even to the ground, you will look as though you are sitting. Stay here as long as your legs will let you.

You will never get yourself a six pack of abs by doing crunches all the time. Your muscles may get stronger, but nothing will really happen with respect to the fat on your stomach. To get yourself a set of washboard abs, you must start eating better while doing resistance and cardio training.

Your work out and exercise regime should become a part of your every day routine. Even just walking for a few minutes during your lunch break can improve your physical fitness.

Make sure to exercise for at least a few minutes each day. Something as simply as taking the stairs at work, instead of using the elevator, can go a long way to improving your fitness levels.

It is always a good idea to use the cleaning spray and paper towels provided by the gym to clean each piece of equipment before you start your exercise. Think of the germs the other person might have left on the equipment. You came to the gym to feel good, not to become ill.

Now that you've reached the end of this article, you are prepared to take the steps necessary to achieve fitness. Nothing can stop you from reaching your goals when you are motivated and continue to do the right things. You will start seeing results rapidly, and they will be enduring.




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