The hard but true fact is that not everything in life comes with an instruction manual! It would have been really easy for you to do most things if that was the case. But since it is not so, you often have to rely on trial and error to know how to go about things. Exercise is one such activity which requires adequate knowledge to be effective. The best way to go about it is to hire a personal trainer. But it does no harm if you know the basics of effective exercise.
Exercise can be any activity done anywhere at any time of the day. However effective exercise should be done in a structured manner, particularly if you have a specific health goal such as weight loss. Effective exercise helps you:
Improve muscular endurance, which means you become stronger and are able to carry heavy weights with ease.
Increase cardio endurance, which means that your heart functions better. As a result your body is supplied with enough oxygen to increase your stamina.
Improve flexibility and increase your range of movement. Your bones become stronger and joints move better than before.
Regulate body weight. Exercising helps you reduce fat and maintain a healthy body weight according to your height and age.
In order to get these benefits you have include the following types of exercises in your workout sessions:
1. Cardio training: these exercises help you increase your heart rate and get it to a range where blood circulation and thus the synthesis of oxygen is at the optimum level. For best results do at least 20 minutes of cardio three to four days a week. Activities such as jogging, running, cycling, swimming etc can be great cardio exercises.
2. Resistance training: This helps in increasing your muscle mass and so you burn more calories even at rest. In addition to this, you can look forward to a great physique that your friends will appreciate for sure! You can work out with free weights, resistance bands or other elaborate gym equipment for resistance training. The right diet is also important and so, you should consult a trainer who can give you effective lifestyle tips for getting the best out of resistance training.
3. Stretching: while you may be doing cardio and weight training with aplomb, do not forget to stretch. Stretching is the key to greater flexibility. Start every workout session by doing a few stretching exercises. This will help make your joints flexible and more resistant to wear and tear. Stretching after a hard workout also helps your muscles to relax.
Along with a regular workout you can also use some smart ideas to make exercise more effective.
Ask questions to your personal trainer. This may help you get vital tips on exercise that make a world of difference. Your trainer is eager to share his knowledge and you must make the best use of it.
Work out in groups of two or three to get greater motivation.
Give yourself incentives such as a weekend at the spa for every 10 pounds of weight you lose or a beach holiday for getting six pack abs!
Now that you know how to exercise effectively, hit the gym today!
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