Thursday, June 11, 2009

Lasting Weight Loss Starts with That First Step!


Small steps lead to big results. Kobe didn't just become a superstar overnight. He worked hard - a little ( or a lot ) each day and eventually became the basketball powerhouse so many enjoy watching today! Whether you want to run a marathon or just lose a few pounds - you can reach your goal if you just start with a few small steps!

The biggest mistake that people make when starting an exercise plan is starting too fast or too hard. Take your time – and strive to make exercise and strength training a lifelong habit. You’ll be on your way to a stronger, leaner and sexier body in no time! If weight loss is on your list of goals - you'll get the best results if you combine daily cardio with strength training every other day!

After the first week or so of strength training, you should start doing each exercise with weights that you can lift at least ten times with only moderate difficulty. (If a given exercise seems too difficult—if you cannot do at least eight repetitions — then the weight you are using is too heavy and you need to scale back.) No worries – take your time. Small steps lead to big results! Just keep at it!

After just a few weeks of strength training, reassess the difficulty of each exercise with your current level of weights. You may start doing the overhead press with one-pound dumbbells, for example. By the end of the second week, the exercise may feel too easy—that is, you can easily lift the one-pound dumbbell through the full range of motion and in proper form more than twelve times. Increase your weights to two- or three-pound dumbbells and see how the exercise feels at the new weight level!

To realize the greatest benefits of strength training, it’s important to consistently increase the intensity of your workout by challenging your muscles with heavier weights. This continuous challenge helps your muscles grow strong – and stay that way! Progressing slowly will boost your feelings of accomplishment and your self esteem!

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Make the choice – start slow and gradually increase your time and intensity. And, be sure to include some time for stretching! Stretching will help keep your muscles flexible and healthy! Building Muscles is one way to tone your body and pump up your metabolism and burn those fat cells!

Remember - the quickest way to lose weight and keep it off is with daily exercise and eating healthy foods!

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