A healthy body is key to overall success!
I can honestly
say that I have never felt better physically than I do right now. I
turned 34 last week and I feel better than when I was 24! I owe most of
that to a daily routine of exercise. And the best news is that it is a
simple routine, one that anyone can do.
Being in better shape
helps me in all areas of my life because there is a definite
body-mind-spirit connection in us humans! Because of his I wanted to
take some time to give you a simple, easy to remember schedule and
routine to follow. This is something you can start immediately. You will
notice the difference very soon!
But first, a few things:
Always consult a doctor being beginning a diet or exercise program!
To make the most of your exercise, cut back on the bad foods! Don't let your diet undermine your exercise.
This
plan assumes that you belong to a health club or have access to
weights. If you don't - invest in it - you will be glad you did!
Now, onto the plan.
First,
to begin with, you should stretch out and do some sort of aerobic
exercise like walking, running or stair climbing. This will get your
heart going. Start slow and short and increase as you get into better
shape. Most fitness experts say a person should work up to 30 minute
sessions three or four time a week. Depending on your health, start with
7-10 minutes.
Day one - A is for Arms. There are a few simple
exercises that you can do to get you arms in shape. Basically curls and
pushdowns. Curls are for your biceps and pushdowns are for your triceps.
Even 3 sets of 8 repetitions of each with a weight appropriate for your
strength will be good for you and tone you up!
Day two - B is for
Back and legs (I know, but I had to throw legs in there somewhere and
this is how I do it myself!). There are a few basic exercises you can do
for your back. One is the rowing motion. The other is for the overhead
pulldown. Again, three sets of eight will be a good start. Your back is
very important in the structure of the body and should be worked out
regularly.
For legs you will want to do three basic exercises: The
squat for your thighs, toe raises for your calves, and reverse leg
extensions for your hamstrings. Yep, three sets of eight.
Day
three - C is for Chest. The chest is simple. Just anything that works
the bench motion (flat on your back pushing up). You can do this with
either a barbell or dumbbells (no, a dumbbell is not your workout
partner :)) Again three sets of eight to start.
Day four - S is
for Shoulders. Shoulders are important because if you only do the chest,
which some people are want to do, you will quickly overwhelm your
shoulders and they will get hurt. Working out your shoulders also makes
your waist look smaller!
Two exercises here: One is a deltoid exercise (picture your thumbs under your armpits with your elbows out - like a chicken). The weight machine presses downward on your elbows as you lift.
The other is an overhead press, which can be done with either dumbbells or barbell. You sit down and push the weight over head - three sets of eight.
Day five - rest. Everybody needs a rest!
Day six - Just aerobic exercise.
Day seven - Start with day one again - arms.
Let
me say that you should probably have someone at your workout facility
show you how to do these if you have never done them before. Ask at the
front desk and someone should be able to help you.
Remember, the
body you have is the only one you will ever get so take the time to keep
it in tip top shape and it will make you feel better than ever!
If
you do this simple routine you will slowly but surely get your body
into great shape (assuming you are watching the food intake!).