Getting The Most From Your Workout

April 28th, 2013 by GetFit

You’ve been going to the gym at least two hours a day and need to cram everything to get a good workout. On some days you can practice solely on your stretching while others can focus on the strength training part of your workout. 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. 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. 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. 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. Make sure to take a day off from your weight training when you are doing this. 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. After you’ve gone on the treadmill, you can move to the strength training. One of our favorite stretches is the basic arm circles.

Now, if you want to do something similar for your lower body, try doing ankle circles. When you do this, you will be focusing on your calve muscles this time. 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! Click here to learn more about workouts.