An Exercise Program That Works

There are two basic things you need to know when you are setting
up an exercise program
1 You need twenty to forty minutes of aerobic exercise three to
four times a week
2 You need to include strength training at least twice a week,
but preferably three times a week
If you absolutely, positively are going to choose only aerobic
exercise or strength exercise – choose aerobic exercise You are
exercising your heart muscle and aside from the obvious
advantage to that, aerobic exercise will help you maintain your
weight
You need to keep in mind, however, that muscle burns fat, so if
you can toss in about fifty push-ups before your aerobic
exercise, you will reap the benefits
Why strength exercise before aerobic exercise?
Actually, for the first twenty minutes of your aerobic exercise,
you are burning about eighty per cent carbohydrates and twenty
per cent fat If your goal is to lose weight, you want to burn
more fat and less carbs, right?
Well, the next twenty minutes will get you into about a
fifty/fifty mode You’re burning a lot more fat than you were
and that’s a good thing
If you go beyond forty minutes, you will be burning about eighty
per cent fat Realistically though, most people are not going to
exercise for that long Twenty to thirty minutes of aerobic
exercise is about average
If you start out doing pushups, you actually start the aerobic
activitynot much, but it’s a start So, when you begin your
aerobic exercise, you may begin burning that fat a little
quicker
OK – Now to start! First, find an aerobic exercise you enjoy
More than one type of exercise is best as you can keep your
workouts interesting and it will help keep your routine from
getting stale
Let’s say running is an exercise you enjoy and you also like
aerobics, like using some of the exercise tapes from Richard
Simmons
Now, plan your schedule by selecting the days and times you can
do the exercise Make it at least three days a week and do not
take more than two days off in a row The most popular routine
is Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Most fitness experts highly recommend trying to exercise at the
same time on those days; not a necessity but it helps get you
into a routine and you’re more likely to continue
If you’re not going to do strength training, as mentioned
earlier, at least do some push-ups
Be sure to start your routine with a warmup, and gradually
increase the tempo If you’re following an exercise tape, it’s
fairly simple to know what intensity you should be doing If you
are running, try throwing in periods of faster running along the
way, followed by slower running This will really get you in
shape
Do the aerobic tape routine on some days and on the days you
feel like going on a run, go run
If you decide to strength train as well, do this two to three
times a week! A good routine should include:
-Biceps Curl -Triceps Curl -Shoulder Press -Bench Press -Lunges
-Calf Raises
Work up to two to three sets of eight repetitions for each
exercise This will give you a full body workout
Do this for a month and see if you don’t feel a difference Also
proper supplementation is vital to the success of any exercise
program For a very informative and FREE Health Newsletter
please visit: http://wwwhealthybodysupplementscom See your
doctor before starting any exercise program

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