Before You Start an Exercise Program...

Be sure to get permission from your physician before beginning any exercise program. Always start out slow with beginner exercises, and work your way up to more advanced exercises. You must use proper form. If you're not sure if about your form, I suggest you engage the services of a qualified trainer to assist you.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Incorporate Variety into your Workout

Whether you exercise at a gym or healthclub, or at home, you'll want and need variety in your workouts for several reasons. First, after a short while, you're body will not allow much in the way of results if you don't increase 'intensity' in some respect. It might be in increasing weights, reps, sets, etc. (But this seems to hit a peak at some point). So now what? Change the workout!
Next, many folks quit working out due to 'boredom' or the workouts get stale or non-productive. Why do the same exercises over and over when there are literally thousands to choose from? Lastly, your body loves variety! It responds best to it. And mentally, you'll actually look forward to your workouts...yes it does happen.
Always remember, that proper form is critical in all you do with exercise. I learned more than 20 years ago from Dr. Tom Deters, who was at the time, the editor for Muscle & Fitness magazine...the first rule of the gym is "Do no harm!" So train hard and train smart.

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