It's not always easy to start a new workout program. With so many different programs out there, where do you begin? In this article I'll show you how to get started with a full body workout.
It's a good idea to know your limits before beginning a workout program. It's important to ease yourself back into exercise, instead of jumping in at full speed. Also, your body is a good judge of when to back off; if you feel pain, take it easy.
In preparation of your workout, drink a protein or meal replacement shake half an hour before your workout and then again right after your workout (as well as plenty of water). This ensures that you have enough energy to perform the workout, and it helps with your recovery. And don't sideline your progress by eating big meals.
It's OK to work out two or three days in a row, because we're going for fat loss, not body building. Me, I like to workout for two days, then take a day off. For those who want to build muscle, you should lift heavy and take a day of rest after each full body workout.
Overall, you have four muscle groups that you'll be working out (back, core, legs, and chest). For every workout, change up the order in which you perform your sets. Mix up the order for maximum effectiveness.
An important part of your workout involves the minor supporting muscles. Always work your major muscle group first, followed by its supporting muscles. For example, after your leg presses, follow up with your calf raises.
When starting your workout, make sure you have plenty of water on hand and always perform an adequate warm-up. For your back, legs, and chest groups, do three sets of ten reps. In between your sets, you should rest for about thirty seconds, and then when switching between exercises you can rest for about a minute.
When doing your chest workout, perform either the dumbbell press or bench press, followed by either the triceps push-down or dips. For the back workout, perform either the seated cable row or pull-ups, followed by either alternate dumbbell curls or standing barbell curls. For your core workout, perform crunches or leg raises, then the plank. For your legs workout, perform either leg presses or squats, then either seated calf raises or standing calf raises.
I love performing full body workouts. This, paired with a healthy diet, can work wonders. Remember that there will always be obstacles testing your resolve, so it's important to stay focused on your goals.
It's a good idea to know your limits before beginning a workout program. It's important to ease yourself back into exercise, instead of jumping in at full speed. Also, your body is a good judge of when to back off; if you feel pain, take it easy.
In preparation of your workout, drink a protein or meal replacement shake half an hour before your workout and then again right after your workout (as well as plenty of water). This ensures that you have enough energy to perform the workout, and it helps with your recovery. And don't sideline your progress by eating big meals.
It's OK to work out two or three days in a row, because we're going for fat loss, not body building. Me, I like to workout for two days, then take a day off. For those who want to build muscle, you should lift heavy and take a day of rest after each full body workout.
Overall, you have four muscle groups that you'll be working out (back, core, legs, and chest). For every workout, change up the order in which you perform your sets. Mix up the order for maximum effectiveness.
An important part of your workout involves the minor supporting muscles. Always work your major muscle group first, followed by its supporting muscles. For example, after your leg presses, follow up with your calf raises.
When starting your workout, make sure you have plenty of water on hand and always perform an adequate warm-up. For your back, legs, and chest groups, do three sets of ten reps. In between your sets, you should rest for about thirty seconds, and then when switching between exercises you can rest for about a minute.
When doing your chest workout, perform either the dumbbell press or bench press, followed by either the triceps push-down or dips. For the back workout, perform either the seated cable row or pull-ups, followed by either alternate dumbbell curls or standing barbell curls. For your core workout, perform crunches or leg raises, then the plank. For your legs workout, perform either leg presses or squats, then either seated calf raises or standing calf raises.
I love performing full body workouts. This, paired with a healthy diet, can work wonders. Remember that there will always be obstacles testing your resolve, so it's important to stay focused on your goals.
About the Author:
David Stevens writes advice on how to burn fat at his Lose 30 Pounds Guide website.
