There are 2 simple things you need to know when you are setting up an exercise plan . . .
1. Your body needs at least twenty to forty minutes of aerobic exercise three to four times a week.
2. You need to include weight training at least 2 times a week, but you will benefit more if done 3 times a week.
If you are determined to choose amongst cardio exercise or weight exercise – choose aerobic exercise. With that choice you are exercising your heart muscle and beside the obvious advantage of that, aerobic exercise will help you maintain your weight.
You need to keep in mind that muscle burns fat, so if you can add in approximately 50 push-ups prior to your aerobic exercise, you will reap the rewards of doing do….
Why strength exercise before aerobic exercise?
Actually, for the first 20 minutes of your aerobic exercise, your body is burning approximately 80% carbohydrates and 20% fat. If your goal is to lose weight, you want to burn more fat and less carbs, right?
Well, the next 20 minutes will give you into about a fifty/fifty mode. You’re burning a lot more fat than you were and that’s a greatthing.
If you exercise beyond forty minutes, you will be burning approximately 80% fat. Let’s be real though, the majority of people are not going to exercise for that long period of time. 20-30 minutes of aerobic exercise is about average.
If you begin with pushups, you actually begin the aerobic activity…not much, but it’s a start. So, when you begin your aerobic exercise, you may begin burning that fat a much quicker.
Okay – Lets begin! First, find an aerobic exercise you like. More than one type of exercise is recommended so you will be able to keep your workouts enjoyable and having the variety will avoid your workout from getting stale.
Let’s say jogging is an exercise you most enjoy and you also like aerobics, For example, you enjoy using some of the exercise tapes from Cathe Friedrich.
Now, plan your your workout schedule by selecting the days and times you can do the exercise. Make it at least 3 days a week and do not take no more than 2 days off consecutively. The most popular routine is Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Most fitness experts mainly recommend to exercise at the same time on those days; it’s not necessary but it can help get you into a routine and you’re more likely to continue.
If you’re not going to included strength training, as mentioned previously, at least do some push-ups.
Make sure to begin your workout with a warmup, and gradually increase the tempo. If you’re following an exercise tape, It is fairly simple to know what intensity you should be following. If you will be running, try throwing in periods of sprinting along the way, followed by slower running. This will definitely get you in shape.
Try to complete the aerobic tape workout on some days and on the days you feel excited and energetic to run, go run.
If you decide to weight train as well, do this 2-3 times a week! A great workout should consist of:
-Biceps Curl
-Triceps Curl
-Shoulder Press
-Bench Press
-Lunges
-Calf Raises
Work up to 2-3 sets of eight reps for each exercise. By doing this will give you a full body workout.
Do this for 30 days and see if you do not see a difference.
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