Thursday, August 15, 2013

Learn What Makes Great Weight Training Routines

Learn What Makes Great Weight Training Routines


by Emmanuel Palmer


Are you still suffering from the hangover of Saturday's workout day? Let me guess, you've probably mumbled to yourself 'No Pain, No Gain" once or twice to strengthen your resolve to go back to the torture chamber many call the gym. It's true, to see the reward you have to experience hard work, which in this case, is evidenced by muscle soreness. However, listen to your body closely; because if it an unusual pain in parts of your body, it might be that something is not working right in your body. You want to know how to build muscles, start with the factors you need to heed to avoid causing your body injury or unnecessary pain.

Many beginners start out strong and hit the gym every time there is an opening in their schedules. Unfortunately, more often than not the very eager ones start dropping off the fitness meter one by one. Over training burns you out soon but more than that, it causes your body's immune system to dip. Not only that, the risk of injuring your joints and bones is greater when you over train. Take a break several days a week; it will do your body a world of good.

If your plan is to gain a lot of weight to help you realize a massive and muscular frame, many forums will tell you to keep away from regular aerobic training because this burns the much needed calories. You need to put on a considerable amount of body mass but not at the expense of your heart's health. Cardiovascular training improves the elasticity of your arteries and lowers the cholesterol levels. Make sure you always include light aerobic training into your regimen for health purposes.

When you are in the gym, practice the necessary precautions for yourself and the other members training with you. Return the dumbbells you've used back to its racks and make sure that when you finish with a particular machine, the weight plates are properly kept and locked in place. Keep your head on especially as you pass by equipment with overhead bars, pulleys and cables. Wear the appropriate clothes and footwear and make plenty of space for the other trainers as they do their own exercises.

Always keep the correct position and form as you execute your drills. A lot of people make the mistake of rushing through the last few reps just so they can complete the given set but doing so may potentially put your body in an injury with serious consequences. Study and know the right way of performing the assigned exercises, starting with the lesser weight and gradually increasing it. If a joint or tendon feels particularly over extended, do not force the movement. Stop and ask your instructor on the best way of doing the task.

Last but not the least, have the right diet. The right diet will fuel your workout sessions and even promote muscle development. If you are looking to lose weight then ease up on the calories; for bodybuilding, load up on the meals. Regardless of the goal in mind, get your calories from healthy food like chicken, fish, nuts, whole wheat grains, etc. Increase your fluid intake particularly during workout days.

Pay attention to the seemingly insignificant details and watch yourself overtake your hardcore fitness colleague even in his best weight training routines. The secret-rest, eat and exercise well, it does not get any better that that.




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