Losing weight can be a daunting task for anyone, let alone someone new to working out. With so many options, what do you do, and how do you do it? In this article I’ll explain how to lose 30 pounds or more using a full body workout.
Of course, before beginning a workout program, you need to know what you are capable of. Don’t just start off full throttle; make sure you ease into any workout program. And, if you ever feel any pain, that is a sign to back off.
Make sure that you prepare your body for the workout by eating a healthy snack or meal replacement shake and plenty of water (and again after the workout). This will give you energy for the workout and help with your recovery afterwards. Obviously, consuming big meals here would be counterproductive.
It’s OK to work out two or three days in a row, because we’re going for fat loss, not body building. Me, I like to workout for two days, then take a day off. For those who want to build muscle, you should lift heavy and take a day of rest after each full body workout.
You can break your full body workout into four parts (chest, back, core, and legs). Every time you perform your workout, mix up the order. Doing this provides the best results.
You’ll also be working the smaller muscles that support your major muscle groups. After you work a major muscle, follow up with the supporting muscle. For example, when you work out your back, do your barbell curls after your back workout.
When starting your workout, make sure you have plenty of water on hand and always perform an adequate warm-up. For your back, legs, and chest groups, do three sets of ten reps. In between your sets, you should rest for about thirty seconds, and then when switching between exercises you can rest for about a minute.
When doing your chest workout, perform either the dumbbell press or bench press, followed by either the triceps push-down or dips. For the back workout, perform either the seated cable row or pull-ups, followed by either alternate dumbbell curls or standing barbell curls. For your core workout, perform crunches or leg raises, then the plank. For your legs workout, perform either leg presses or squats, then either seated calf raises or standing calf raises.
Full body workouts are a great fitness tool. Combined with a lower calorie (balanced) diet, you should see results in no time. Remember that fitness and fat loss are not an end result; they’re a lifestyle, so start the new you today!
David Stevens writes advice on how to burn fat at his Lose 30 Pounds Guide website.