Tips on Exercise and Training for your Health and Weight Loss

Resistance Training:

• Should be done at least 2-3 times a week

• Will increase your lean muscle mass and you will burn fat quicker.

• Incorporate larger muscle groups while working the smaller ones.

• Rest and recover - do not work the same muscle groups 2 days in a row

Cardio Training:

• Can be done everyday at least 3-5 days per week.

• TALK TEST - you should be able to hold a conversation with someone or sing along to a song without being out of breath while doing cardio training.

• Remember cardio shouldn't feel like a "stroll around the shops" it sould make your body sweat.

Stretching:

• Very important, but overlooked by lot of people.

• Help you to improve your flexibility

• Help repair and increase your muscle strength

• Stretch before and after exercise/sport

• Can help to relieve a bit of muscle soreness.

You don't have to go to the gym or use dumbbells and barbells; you can get just as good a workout using your own environment and body weight.
Some examples:

• Brisk walk

• jog/run

• use a local park and you can do squats onto the park bench or step-ups onto the bench

• Push ups onto a rail they don't have to be on the ground.

• Don't have dumbbells - use empty milk bottles filled with water or use bags of oranges to add resistance.

• Get yourself a skipping rope.

• Use your imagination & share your ideas with others.

If you lack motivation and need a push to get started or just like to be pushed to your limits!
You can always get help from a personal coach or trainer within the gym or outside. They will help you to achieve your goals.

Remember variety is the spice of life so change your exercise routine regularly to achieve the best results!