Speeding Up Your Weight Loss

Are you exercising regularly and find yourself not losing weight? Or maybe your weight loss is a little slower than you'd like? You might want to add more strength training to your fitness program.

Many fitness buffs use weight training every other day to keep their body toned and firm. You don't have to press 250 pounds or look like the esteemed Governor of California to benefit from using weights. You can even lose more weight and enjoy a chiseled, more muscular look without ever stepping foot in a gym! Simply use your own weight – like you do when you do the classic push-up!

Muscle has enormous fat-burning capacity, even when your body is at rest. Building only five pounds of muscle can help you to burn 150 to 250 extra calories per day!

If you want to use weights as a part of your strength training program you might want to consider the following tips to keep yourself safe. If you've been out of the habit of daily exercise for a long while you might want to start with an OK from your doctor.

If you are new to using weights or gym equipment, get some expert advice from a friend or someone who has more experience than you. Building Muscle takes time – be patient and don't expect immediate results! You'll feel the difference soon enough. Before too long others will notice how good you look!

5 Tips to get you rolling:

1) Always warm up and stretch the muscles you will be working. Your muscles need time to adjust to demands before you start.
2) Don’t try to lift too much weight too soon (gradual and progressive resistance is much better).
3) Take time to cool down after exercise. Walk around for a few minutes, (this lowers your heart rate and boosts flexibility).
4) Always make time to stretch after you exercise (this can help you prevent injuries).
5) Avoid energy bars and sports drinks during moderate workouts. Unless you are working out for two hours a day or more, you’re consuming calories your body doesn’t really need.

You really can exercise and lose weight fast! Add some strength training to your fitness plan. Do push-ups, squats and pull-ups during half time. Join the thousands of slim and trim fitness lovers who use an Indoor Rowing Machine

You'll feel better and look better!