Fast Lean Fits 10 workout tips for beginners: 1) Warm-up 5-10 minutes to increase muscle temperature to prevent injury and increase performance. Jog on a treadmill, jump rope, row, step ups, etc. light to moderate speed. 2) Plan: Before you hit the gym, devise a workout plan. Have a goal when you workout. 2-3 sets, 10-12 reps for each workout is a good start. You can have a lower body workout one day, such as squats, lunges, deadlifts and upper body workout another day such as pullups, rows, pushups, and cardio/ab day. Once you get better and stronger, increase the weights and or intensity level so your body doesnt hit a plateau. Also, focus and feel the muscles your working out. Youll be able to get better results when you concentrate on the specific area youre working on. If youre working on squats, focus your mind and feel the quads, and glutes working. 3) Be consistent: Whether youre trying to gain weight, lose fat, or both, the key is to stay consistent with your workout. Start of exercising 3-4 times a week and make it a habit. 4) Hydrate: stay hydrated. Drink water for cardio, or electrolyte infused beverage for high intensity workout is recommended. Hydration regulates your body from overheating and supplies your body with oxygen to help with performance. 5) Use correct technique. Exercising with bad form will not only create injury, itll also set you back from working out. Hire a certified personal trainer, read books, or youtube workouts but make sure its through a well qualified professional. There are tons of bad information out. 6) Nutrition. You are what you eat. Abs are made in the kitchen. Eat a healthy, well balanced meal. Protein (fish, chicken breast, yogurt, kale, quinoa, tofu) helps build muscle and repair muscle damages as well as recovery. Carbs (banana, sweet potato, rice) gives you energy, as well as muscle recovery. Fats (avocado, coconut oil, walnuts) helps you lose fat by improving metabolism, balancing hormones, and eliminating constant cravings. 7) Set goals, visualize and be positive. Losing weight, gaining muscles is a marathon, not a sprint. Set goals that are realistic but yet challenging. If your goal is to lose 50 pounds of fat, start with losing 5-10 pounds and work your way. 8) Get support/accountability. Find a workout buddy and or people who are living a healthy lifestyle. Follow people on Instagram or Facebook for inspiration, and motivation. The people who you hang out with the most are people you resemble. 9) Have fun! Dont just stick to one routine. If you enjoy the outdoors, go hiking, climbing, surfing, biking. Add yoga, or pilates, to the mix for flexibility, and balance training. The key is to stay active and enjoy it! 10) Go workout!
Posted on: Thu, 29 May 2014 22:50:15 +0000
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