Cardio
It is important first to stretch and then warm up for at least 3-5
minutes prior to cardio or any exercise. This will warm up the body
and help prevent injury.To get optimal results from a cardio program,
you should try and build up to 30 minutes straight of some form of
cardio exercise or a combination of cardio exercises. As an exercise
becomes easier because your body is now use to the program, strive
to do a little more, a little faster or more intense. If you are new
to cardio start out by walking first and than graduate to a slow jog.
Then build up the intensity at your own pace.
Cardio
Exercises -If new to exercise start out slowly then build up each
time!
Walk- Start
out by walking 1 mile then graduate to 2 miles
Jog- 5 min. intervals with 2 min. rest, build up slowly to 30 min
straight.
Sprinting- For advanced cardio only
Bike- Stationary or outdoor. Start out slow and build up pace
Swimming- Slow laps with rest in between until your body can pick
up the pace.
Aerobics- 5 minute intervals with 2 min. rest, build up slowly to
30 min. straight.
Stairmaster- 5 min intervals with 2 min rest, build up slowly to
30 min. straight.
Sport Activities- Tennis, Raquetball, Squash, Paddleball, Soccer.
Weight
Training and Toning
When using weights or machines to firm your body parts, be sure
to use weights that give you resistance but are not too heavy. You
should perform at least 2-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions per body part.
Rest for 60 seconds between sets. Always warm up before weight training.
Body
Part And Exercises
A. Legs and Buttocks
Squat- Always
keep back straight and look up at the ceiling to guide proper form
with feet flat and just outside the shoulders, slowly squat to a
sitting position and back up slowly and repeat. This can be performed
with or without weights. ( barbell weight is rested behind neck
on back of
shoulders).
Lunge- Keep
back and shoulders straight, feet shoulder width apart one foot
foward and the other back. Slowly Lunge forward with the front foot
flat until the knee of the the front leg is almost fully extended.
Each leg 10-15 reps. Can be performed with or without weights. (weights
are held in hands on each side)
Step Up- Keep
back and shoulders straight. For this exercise you can use a chair,
steps or any flat sturdy object just above the knee. Keep back foot
back and shoulders and back straight. Step up slowly with one foot
keeping the back foot flat on the floor then switch. Perform 10-
15 reps with or without weights. (weights are held in hands on each
side)
B. Arms
Biceps and
Triceps
Tricep Kickback-With
one knee on a chair or workout bench, keep back straight. With or
without a light weight in hand slowly raise the arm straightening
it out and then repeat 10-15 reps then switch arms.
Tricep Dips-
Using a chair or workout bench. Put hands behind your back on the
chair or bench with your feet on the floor. In one motion extend
your arms and raise your torso even with the chair. Repeat 10-15
reps.
Bicep Curl-
You can either sit or stand for this exercise. Using light weights
in each hand with palms facing down curl the weight up slowly without
moving elbows and keeping them at your side. Curl hands up to the
shoulders and back down slowly. Do not lock out elbows! Repeat 10-15
reps.
C. Back
Seated Row-
Sit on chair with back part pressing against your midsection. Keep
back straight . With light weights in each hand and inside of palm
facing the side of your knees, row back by bending your elbows until
they are even with your sides. Repeat 10- 15 reps.
D. Shoulders
Shoulder Raise-
Sit on chair with back straight against rest. Extend arms down to
the side with light weight in hands. With palms facing behind you
raise hands slowly until they are just before they are even with
shoulders and let them down slowly. Repeat 10-15 reps.
E. Chest
Chest Flye-
Lay flat on a bench or the floor with knees bent and feet flat.With
light weights, arms extended towards the ceiling and palms facing
each other, slowly lower your hands with elbows slightly bent until
they are angled just above chest level. Move slowly back up to original
position and repeat 10-15 reps.
Pushup- Start
on hands and knees, hands shoulder width apart slightly in front
of shoulders. Slowly lean bodyweight forward until your chest is
6-8 inches above the floor. Slowly move back up and
repeat 10-15 reps.
F. Abs
Crunch- Lie on your back with knees bent and hands crossed over
chest.Slowly flex abdominal muscles and raise the shoulders off
the floor moving forward approximately 6 inches. Move back down
slowly without shoulders touching the floor and repeat 10-15 reps.
Note: You can increase reps as your body assimilates to the exercise.
If you are not
currently on any type of exercise program you should always consult
with your Doctor before starting any type of strenuous activity.
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