If you have decided to finally get in shape, good for you. Making that decision is the first big step. Of course, unless you then have training plans to follow, wanting to get fit isn’t going to help much! Picking a routine that works for your aims is the key and then it is all about following that path.
Training Plans for What?
There are a million and one great routines to follow (as well as a fair few awful ones). How do you know which training plans are right for you?The first question that you should be asking yourself is simply “what is my goal?”
Great for marathoner runners, not so hot for fat loss
The sad fact is that many people use great training plans for totally the wrong reason. when the results don’t follow, they quickly become disillusioned and stop.
If your goal is to lose a few pounds, you should probably be putting that westide powerlifting template aside.
Filed under building muscle, cardio, health, nutrition, weight loss by on Jan 7th, 2012. 1 Comment. 
Fat accumulates in different areas for different people. Each one of us has his or her own problem spots. Finding what works best can be a difficult task when looking for work out routines. Exercises for back fat can be a particular problem.
Exercises for Back Fat That Really Work
- Getting rid of the back fat is possible with the right exercises and diet
Why is it so diffcult to find work out routines that are effective for fat that is stored on the back? Actually, the answer is quite simple. all you need to do is look in the mirror. That is why almost every article you read online or in magazines is going to take about those six pack abs or how to build powerful pecs. If you do read work out routines about the rest of the body, it is sure to be about firming up that butt. Exercises for back fat just don't seem to have the same appeal.
Although spot reduction of fat (that is, removing fat solely in one area) doesn't exist, there are certainly some exercises and routines that will be far more effective. Not everyone has access to a gym (or even wants to train in a gym) so I'll give you some options that are light on equipment too and can be done in the privacy of your own home.Bodyweight training can work very well.
Filed under bodyweight training, building muscle, cardio, health, nutrition, weight loss by on Jan 12th, 2012. 6 Comments.
Recently, I’ve had a few people who’ve asked for work out routines. Given that each person is different, both in terms of where they are now and also where they want or need to go, it is hard to give advice which is one size fits all. However, I do have favourite ways to train, both for myself and for others, so here a a couple of ideas for work out routines for different goals.
Work Out Routines For Fat Loss
- Hard work can happen anywhere
Almost everybody could do with losing a few pounds. This is true for people who are looking to build muscle too. Being a bit leaner to start off willimprove something called nutrient partitioning. This simply means that more of what you eat is used for muscle-building and less for stocking bodyfat. There are 1001 approaches and some of them even work! Here is an example of a workout routine that would be good for burning some fat.
Filed under bodyweight training, building muscle, cardio, health, nutrition, weight loss by on Jan 21st, 2012. 1 Comment.
Many people make a choice about the sort of work out routines they should do. They become “cardio bunnies”, spending hours a week on the treadmill and looking absolutely terrible after months of effort. Or they are “pumpers”, never leaving the bench press and that roll of fat hanging over the belt is just part of a “bulking phase” (been there a while though, hasn’t it?) Is there a better way? You bet! Enter Cardio Weight Training.
What is Cardio Weight Training?
Combining two different methods of training into one is really the best choice for almost everyone who is training to look better or training to feel better. Before anyone gets upset and starts explaining why this isn’t for them, there is one exception and this is it:
- You are training for a specific sports goal
This goal might be something like training for a particular sporting event like running a marathon, or perhaps to do a bodybuilding show. These are extreme situations and the work out routines they need should be just as radical. If you don’t fall into this category, why are you using a routine that is not adapted to you and your needs? Read more on Cardio Weight Training…
Filed under bodyweight training, building muscle, cardio, health, weight loss by on Jan 28th, 2012. 1 Comment.
