"Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin"Samuel Ullman
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Starting A Weight Loss Program
One of the biggest battles being waged daily is the battle of the bulge. If you are one of those facing a weight problem, take comfort in the fact that you aren't alone, and making small changes in your lifestyle will reap you big rewards. Here are some ...
Take Control of Your Metabolism: Quick Tips for Increased Muscle Tone, Faster Fat Burning, and Energy Levels Like a 9 Year Old!
So many people are talking about how slow their metabolism is and why they need to start taking the latest diet supplement scam yet they don't even understand how the human metabolism works. So before I even go into how to speed yours up, I want to first ...
The Amazing Benefits of Resistance Training
When it comes to exercise, resistance training is often overlooked. Resistance training is an essential part of any fitness program and has many amazing benefits. When it comes to exercise, resistance training is often overlooked. Resistance ...
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6 tips to help you progress faster with your workout
So, you want to maximize the time you spend in the gym. Here are some ways to make sure you are getting the most out of your workouts.
1. Hydrate - drink plenty of water before, during and after you work out. Being even slightly dehydrated will reduce your strength and endurance, increase muscle soreness, and delay your recovery time.
2. Eat some lean protein within 45 minutes after working out. During the first 45 minutes after working out your body is hungry for protein. Give your body what it needs and you'll recover faster and develop more lean body tissue.
3. Get enough rest. Contrary to popular belief your body does not get stronger or fitter at the gym. Your workouts only produce a stimulus for your body to change. The positive changes that happen to your body happen afterwards. Get 8 hours of sleep and enough down-time to keep refreshed.
4. Unless you are training for a marathon or other distance event - keep your workouts short. For strength, aerobic, and muscular endurance gains - 45 minutes to an hour is enough of a workout. During that time you can focus on making your workouts intense without overdoing it. You should strive to be "fresh" every workout.
5. Do some kind of progressive resistance exercise. Many people avoid weightlifting and stick to cardiovascular workouts to try to lose fat. Resistance exercise builds lean body mass - which increases your metabolism and helps burn fat. It also keeps your bones, muscles, and joints strong - and can create a more shapely body for men and women.
Worried about looking like a bodybuilder? Unless you spend 6 hours a day in the gym and take $100 a day worth of supplements - this is very unlikely to happen by accident. Bodybuilders tend to be genetically gifted individuals that train very differently than you or I ever would.
6. Keep a positive mental attitude. Setting reasonable goals for yourself will help you stay motivated to keep up your training. Find ways to enjoy working out.
You could go with a friend, listen to music, or take up an activity you enjoy - like kickboxing. Don't be too hard on yourself if you have to miss a workout - but get back in the game as soon as you can. Stay positive!
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About the Author
John Moore is a self defense and fitness instructor and co-founder of Martial Training Systems LLC, providing professional training in self defense and physical conditioning. Click here now to find out more.
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