Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Make sure you change your fitness workouts! Add Variety To Your Fitness Routine.

Do you find yourself doing the same work out without any variety?
It's Time To Change Up Your Routine.

Your body adapts to your workouts as it gets stronger. 
So, if you don't keep challenging it, you most likely won't be getting the results you want.



Make sure to add strength training 2-3 days per week to your fitness plan.

Add 20 minutes of interval training on the treadmill:  walk for two minutes, then sprint for 30 to 60 seconds as fast as you can. Repeat throughout your 20 to 30 minute workout. 





Speed Circuit Try this for amazing results:
(use treadmill, bike, or elliptical).



Start with a 4 minute warm up (cardio machine) then immediately




3 minutes strength training: work two different muscle groups in this 3 minutes (1 1/2 minute) per strength machine or free weights. (different ideas for your 3 minutes of strength:  lunges, squats, abs, biceps, triceps, pull ups, chest press, lats try to work all major muscle groups throughout your workout)



then immediately go back to 3 minutes cardio (if you did treadmill for the warm up, you may want to switch to cycling, or elliptical  throughout your workout remember to add incline and speed to challenge yourself.

Repeat this 6 times!  Cool down and stretch.
If you get bored easily, do 10 minutes on the elliptical, 10 minutes running on the treadmill, followed by 10 minutes of biking.

Get a personal trainer. This is a great option if you need that extra push (and can afford it). Working one-on-one with someone will help keep you on track during each workout and evaluate your progress.

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