Sunday, September 26, 2010

Basic Workout Tips

Before I started working out I was always intimidated by everything in the gym. I had no clue what everything did or howto work the machine or how long to go on it. I also didn't know if i should be lifting weights and whether or not it would tone me or build muscles, which is not what I wanted. Now that I have seen a personal trainer for 2 years, I everything that I need to about weightless and muscle toning(only for girls). This is some simple starter advice that I have and that has helped me along the way.
To loss weight you must work out 6 days a week
Take one day off because your body needs rest sometimes, even pro athletes take a day off
Do cardio every single day, preferably running on the treadmill, but elliptical is fine too
Lift weights as well but don't do it everyday, do it every other day
work every single muscle group 3 times, such as biceps, triceps, quads, abs, etc.
you can work abs everyday as much as you would like
wear proper footwear or you can really ruin your feet and back
always stretch before and after your workout to warm up and cool down your muscles
if you are not a runner, start off slow and work your way up to it
don't push past muscle failure
if something hurts or doesn't feel right, stop what you are doing
make sure there is alot of protein in your diet
eat 6 small meals a day
These are the basics to working out and losing weight. This is just the beginning. It is best to educate yourself on your body and machines in the gym before working out to prevent injury.

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