Becoming fit is sometimes very difficult.  I have included some very helpful tips for becoming fit. The right way!

     IF YOU WANT TO BECOME FIT, YOU HAVE TO STAY COMMITTED.  BELOW ARE SOME VERY HELPFUL TIPS.

 GENERAL TIPS

  • WHEN WORKING OUT, MENTALLY VISUALIZE YOUR MUSCLES AS THEY ARE WORKING OUT.  STAYING MENTALLY IN-TOUCH WITH YOURSELF DURING A WORKOUT IS A GREAT WAY TO BE ONE STEP AHEAD OF THE GAME.
  • WHEN LIFTING WEIGHTS, ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT YOU BREATHE OUT WHEN YOUR MUSCLES CONTRACT, AND TO BREATHE IN WHEN YOUR MUSCLES DETRACT.
  • ALWAYS REMEMBER TO STRETCH BEFORE AND AFTER ANY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. WHEN STRETCHING BEFOREHAND, IT IS BENEFICIAL TO DO SOME LIGHT AEROBIC EXERCISE, SUCH AS JOGGING OR JUMPING JACKS. 
  • YOU SHOULD STRETCH EVERY MUSCLE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.  IF YOU INTEND TO LIFT WEIGHTS AFTER YOUR STRETCHING, BE SURE TO WARM UP WITH LIGHT WEIGHTS BEFORE DIVING INTO THE HEAVY- LIFTING. 
  • IF YOU ARE ON A WEIGHT-LIFTING PROGRAM, YOU SHOULD KNOW THE FACTS.  ANYTIME YOU WORK OUT A MUSCLE, YOU NEED TO REST IT FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS.  NOT DOING THIS TENDS TO LEAD TO POOR MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT, AS WELL AS STIFFNESS AND PAIN IN THE MUSCLE.

 NOW LET'S GET TO THE SPECIFICS!

BURINING FAT

LET US DISCUSS THE FACTS ABOUT BURNING FAT FOR A BIT.  NOT STICKING TO AN AEROBIC WORKOUT WILL NOT HELP BURN ANY FAT.  THE KEY IS TO BURN AS MANY CALORIES AS POSSIBLE.  BELOW ARE SOME GREAT EXERCISES THAT WILL HELP YOU ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL.

30 MINUTE SESSION

EXERCISE                                                CALORIES BURNED

SURFING                                                                         119

WALKING 3MPH                                                              131

SHOOTING BASKETS                                                       178

RUNNING 5MPH                                                              318

BICYCLING 12MPH                                                          318

JUMPING ROPE-MODERATE                                             397

SWIMMING LAPS-VIGOROUS                                           397

ROLLERBLADING                                                             497

 

 NUTRITION

When regularly undergoing strenuous exercise/activity, it is very important that you have proper nutrition.  Proper nutrition helps the body recover after a workout and gives you more endurance when working out, along with many other benefits.  Below is a breakdown of all the benefits good nutrition gives you.

  • MACRONUTRIENTS - Macronutrients are nutrients that your body needs a lot of.  This nutrient, along with micronutrients, is essential to help the body fully recover from a hard workout.  When consuming the proper nutrition, it is assured that your body will have the sufficient quantity of the vitamin.
  • RECOVERY RATE - Your body's recovery rate drastically improves when eating a healthy diet.  Your recovery rate is very important when weight training.  When you have a poor recovery rate, your muscles will not perform to their full potential.
  • PROTEIN - Protein is essential when trying to gain muscle mass.  This amino acid aids in muscle recovery as well as muscle growth.  When weight lifting, consume around 1 gram of protein per body pound.

 UNDER CONSTRUCTION...