An Easy Way To Get Into Full Body Workouts
Starting a new workout program can be a daunting task. How is one supposed to know where to begin? Well, let’s look at full body workouts as a solution.
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.
Drink half of a meal replacement shake before and after your workout, and remember to stay hydrated throughout. Doing so provides energy for the workout and helps your body recover later. Make sure you don’t sabotage your workouts by eating large meals.
Since we’re not concerned with bodybuilding, its ok to work out two days in a row. Of course, you can use whatever schedule fits your lifestyle best, but I like to work out two days on, one day off. If you were instead trying to bulk up with a full body workout, you’d be taking a day of rest after each workout (giving you fewer workouts).
With a full body workout, you’re working your four major muscle groups (chest, back, core, and legs). Every time you work out, start and end with a different muscle group. For instance, if you start with chest, and then move on to back, core and legs, next time start with back, and then end with chest.
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 lose weight with running workouts.
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