A Stellar Workout Routine Can Get You Back In Shape

Let's talk about your physical condition. Are you currently overweight and out of shape, or are you a prime specimen of the human form? This is a crucial concern! Well, it is for you anyway. And not just for health reasons either. I was thinking more along the lines of your confidence, energy levels and happiness as well. Most folks forget about those aspects. Don't just get in shape because your doctor said you'd die if you don't. Do it for an improved quality of life. Now, the first thing you must focus on is coming up with a stellar workout routine. One that truly suits your body and goals.

Sometimes it's about weight training, sometimes it's about cardio, and other times it's about a balance of both. Consider the current shape you're in. If you're looking to loose weight, but have no desire to increase muscle mass, then you'll probably want to begin with a cardio workout routine. Start with your diet. It's high time to focus on healthy foods like fish, poultry, vegetables, fruits and water. You may be used to fatty carbs, but it's time to ditch those and pick up whole grains, oatmeal, rice and beans. These are healthy carbs that supply your body with sustained energy for great cardio workouts. Okay, back to the fitness aspect. If you don't have any exercise equipment, look to the closest gym. Get a membership and begin going an hour each day, five days a week. Spend your time on the elliptical machines, treadmills, recumbent bikes, and pumping out crunches galore. This is how calories are burnt. If you're sticking to a low-fat diet, you'll see progress in no time.

For most men, a decent workout routine consists of weight training. You'll probably want some cardio mixed in there as well, especially if you're overweight, but most men love the benches and dumbbells. We want lean muscle mass. Try two days of heavy cardio and three days of weight training each week. With weights, you should focus on doing sets with 75 percent of your max. It's great if you can bench 200 pounds once, but that's not the way to build mass. An effective workout routine with weights should consist of 4 sets per exercise with 8-12 reps per set. So get to that gym and get started today!

 

 

 

Home • Ab Workout • Aerobic Exercise • Back Exercise • Cardio Exercise • Leg Exercise • Pilates Pregnancy • Strength Training Exercise • Weight Loss Exercise • Yoga

©2010 PersonalFitnessNow.com All Rights Reserved.  Privacy Policy