You've been going to the gym at least two hours a day and
need to cram everything to get a good workout. Instead of doing this, why not
balance your time between cardio? On some days you can practice solely on your
stretching while others can focus on the strength training part of your
workout. Remember that if you are a beginner that you need to take it slow and
build up your endurance. Otherwise, you could overextend yourself and become
injured. At other times, people will just become burnt out. If you really want
to lose weight or build up muscle, it is vital that you keep going.
Perseverance is the key to reaching your gym goals and this will take you a
long way.
Planning out what workouts you are going to do is vital step
in getting the most out of your workout. You don't want to be standing around,
wondering what machine or exercise to start with. Write everything down before
you go to the gym and bring your paper with you. You'll soon develop your own
memorized workout within a few weeks. By scheduling your workouts ahead of
time, you will be able to allow more time for certain exercises.
Depending on your preference, you can work out from the
privacy of your own home or hit up the gym. Always remember to bring a spare
towel with you and at least one bottle of water. You'll be sweating a lot so
you want to replenish your body. Here are some suggestions to get the most out
of your workout.
Balance between cardio
To obtain a balance between cardio, we recommend splitting
up your training time. For example, each Monday you can do cardio exercises
that focus mainly on the lower body portion. On Wednesday, do some treadmill
walking before you begin upper body strength training. By balancing between
cardio every few days, you won't end up with a huge muscular body while still
having scrawny legs and calves.
Now, you won't have to push yourself to the limit every time
you go. Working out should be slow and steady as with anything else in life.
You can't do 200 pushups and look at yourself in the mirror to see if you
gained any muscle from those pushups. That kind of expectation would be
ridiculous and also dangerous for your body if you have not already built up
stamina. Remember that overtime, you will begin to do more because your
strength is gradually increasing.
Strength Training
By doing strength training, you will be able to increase
your muscle fiber, tendon strength and ligament strength. As you become
stronger, you will be able to lift more. Strength training is all about slow
and steady movements instead of quick lifting.
It is recommended that you build your own strength training
programming so this way it matches your needs. When you are doing this, make
sure to take a day off from your weight training. You should follow at least
6-12 repetitions or until you at least feel tired. Use a weight that is not too
heavy and not too light for yourself. Experiment with the different waits
beforehand. Lift your weights slowly and take a rest for at least one minute
between each exercise set.
Stretching
Stretching exercises are used to help condition your body,
so this way your limbs do not feel stiff before doing strength training. We
recommend doing stretching before you run on the treadmill. After you've gone
on the treadmill, you can move to the strength training. One of our favorite
stretches is the basic arm circles. This means you stand up on your two feet
and begin to move your arms around in a circular motion within the air. This
gets out any kinks before you decide to work out. This exercise will target
your shoulders.
Now, if you want to do something similar for your lower
body, try doing ankle circles. You will be focusing on your calve muscles this
time when you do this. Hold onto something while doing this exercise, making
sure you are standing up. Begin lifting your right leg two inches from the
floor. With your biggest toe guiding you, begin to do circular motions with
your foot. That's all there is to it!
With your biggest toe guiding you, begin to do circular
motions with your foot. That's all there is to it!