Here are seven weight loss tips to get you started on
getting the body of your dreams!
#1.During your workouts do exercise that incorporate
compound movements rather than simple ones. This will not
only help in burning more calories, but will also tone more
muscle at once! A few good compound movement exercises
include: squats, dead lifts, bent over rows, and lunges.
#2. Set fitness goals for yourself. Be sure to write your
goals down and post them where you will see them everyday.
Your goal may be to lose 5 pounds, to lose 5 inches off
your waist. Make sure that you are very specific with your
goals, vague goals will get you nowhere. A qualified
personal trainer can help you set your goals and guide you
to them.
#3. Pump some iron! Did you know that 1 lb of muscle burns
30-50 calories per day, while 1 lb of fat only burns about
9 calories per day? The more muscle your body contains the
more calories you burn each day. Resistance training has
been called the fountain of youth – and it really is!
#4. A great way to burn off excess fat is to walk or jog
for as little as 15-20 minutes first thing in the morning.
Performing a calorie burning activity right when you wake
up is more effective since your body is depleted of
calories, and is forced to pull energy from fat stores. A
personal trainer can help you identify your ideal target
heart rate for maximum fat burn.
#5. Make a habit of weighing and measuring yourself monthly
and tracking your gains and losses. I know this sounds
tedious but it is a great way to help you prevent gradual
weight gain from creeping up when you least expect it.
#6. When lifting weights, try slowing down the speed at
which you lower the weight. Lowering weight in a controlled
manner will add strength and tone to your muscles and
decrease the chance of an injury.
#7. Losing patience with exercise? The key to weight loss
and fitness gains is to consistently give your body new
challenges. Mix up your workouts every few weeks, and don't
be afraid to try something new! Make your body constantly
adapt to new challenges and stimulus. Hire a personal
trainer who can help you add new excitement to your fitness
program.
Stay strong, stay motivated and keep on moving.
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Machelle Lee owns and operates The Invisible Gym in Santa
Cruz, CA. Her mission is to inspire people to become
physically active and enjoy the benefits of a balanced,
healthy lifestyle. For more information and questions you
can visit her website.
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