Basic Work Out
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Often,
a simple work out can make you feel good in a small amount of time.
You can squeeze in these moves during lunch break, or even right
before an upcoming date. The best part is, these exercises aren’t
too demanding, so there will be minimal perspiration involved. Keep
in mind that these routines are not meant for advanced trainers
looking for serious muscle growth. They are designed to maintain
a healthy and good-looking physique within approximately an hour.
Make sure that you have a healthy snack at least one hour before
the workout, and a full meal afterwards.
Cardiovascular and Lower Body
Your cardiovascular work out should consist of a half-hour daily walk.
Simply lace up your quality walking shoes and go for a stroll around
the block. Go out regardless of the weather; just make sure to dress
adequately. An effective alternative to going outside is walking up
and down a building staircase. This option is excellent for your heart,
as well as maintaining leg muscles. To maintain a constant progression,
try to increase your pace on a weekly basis. Set goals and gradually
increase your distances. If possible, alter your cardiovascular sessions
for an even more effective work out: use the staircase one day, and
walk around the block on other days. Upper Body
After your cardiovascular exercises, begin your upper body work out
with a few exercises. Do these steps three times a week for better
results. Basic Pushups
Basic pushups will work your chest area, triceps and rear deltoids.
Aim for 3 sets of 10 to 15 repetitions (depending on your fitness
level), and gradually increase the repetitions as the movement becomes
easier. Once the movement becomes too easy, you can increase the workout
by elevating your feet on a chair to increase resistance.
Lay face down on the floor with your legs extended behind you and
your hands directly beneath your shoulders. Your fingertips should
be pointed straight ahead, and make sure you keep your back flat and
your head in natural alignment with your spine. Get into the starting
position by extending your arms straight from your shoulders, which
lifts your entire body off the floor. While keeping your body stable,
go down until your nose almost touches the floor. Exhale as you push
back to the starting position with your chest and triceps. Try not
to lock your elbows in order to keep constant tension on your muscles.
Close-Grip Pushups
Close-grip pushups mostly work the tricep muscles, the inner chest
and the trunk muscles. Once again, carry out 3 sets of 10 to 15 repetitions
(according to your fitness level), and gradually increase the repetitions
as the movement becomes easier. · Use the same starting position
and breathing pattern as the basic pushup. Bring your hands together
and form a triangle with your index fingers and thumbs. As you go
down to the floor, your elbows should go to the side, which incidentally
puts more stress on your triceps and inner chest. Close-grip pushups
also require more balance. By stabilizing your body, your trunk muscles
will work throughout the entire movement. At first, close-grip pushups
might strain your wrists, so make sure you stretch appropriately and
start off slowly. Wide-Grip Pushups
Wide-grip pushups will work your chest, rear shoulders and parts of
your back muscles. Carry out the same sets and reps as aforementioned
and gradually increase the reps as the movement becomes easier. ·
Use the same starting position and breathing pattern as the basic
pushup. Your hands should be positioned beyond shoulder width, with
your fingers pointing frontward. The wider position emphasizes the
tension on your shoulders and lengthens your pectorals. Wide-grip
pushups are more demanding, so you will tire more quickly than with
other pushups. The above pushup variations will help keep your upper
body muscles strong and fit. For additional exercises, try these simple
moves. All you require are either 8 or 15 kg dumb bells, and a few
minutes. Legs
These repetitions will build up muscles in the thigh and buttocks.
First, spread your legs to hip length and keep your legs fully extended.
Holding dumb bells in each hand and maintaining a straight back, slowly
bend your knees until your thighs are level to the floor. Then, slowly
return to your original position. Continue this exercise until you
tire your legs to failure. Chest
In order to work out the pectorals, lie on a bed (stomach up) and
hold a weight in each hand above your chest. Keep your arms fully
extended with the palms facing each other. Next, lower the dumb bells
outwards and down until parallel with your shoulders. Breathe out,
and return the weights to starting position. Aim for eight sets of
8 to 12 repetitions. · Arms
These exercises will strengthen your biceps. Sit on the edge of a
secure chair with your feet placed hip width apart. Hold the weights
with palms facing inwards in front of your body. Extend your arm,
and curl one dumb bell up at a time in a small arc towards your shoulder.
Be sure to rotate your forearm so your palm faces your shoulder at
the top of the movement. Aim for three sets of 8 to 12 repetitions.

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