TONING TIPS
Here are some toning tips for your fitness toolbox in no particular
order. Mix-n-match. Read one a day. Have fun!
Tummy Toner - In addition to your toning workout, eat smaller portions.
Your stomach is only about as large as your fist. So no need to stuff
yourself with a large plate full of food.
Try a Trainer - Get advice or help from a trainer from time to time.
Some online trainers are pretty affordable like around $2 week at
eDiets.com. Or search your favorite online engine for free fitness
forums and chat away.
Posture Practice - Practice improving your posture daily, no matter
whether you are sitting at your work desk, sitting at home in the
family room or at the table, or standing and walking.
Variety - Vary your toning routine during the week. Alternate days that
you do cardio work on days when you don't do your toning work.
Routine - Also vary your routine. Research shows that a body can adapt
to the same routine over a 4- to 6-week time frame. When you vary the
routine, the body works harder, trying to adapt once again. At least
increase the intensity or amount of sets you do. But "change"
something.
Warm Up - Don't forget to warm up with some stretches before diving
into your toning exercises in both cardio and strength training. You
only need about 5 to 8 minutes. And target the muscle groups that
you'll be using.
What is "WARM-UP" -A warm-up period helps your body by passing along
lots of blood, full of nutrients, to areas that are about to be
exercised, resulting in the warming up of the muscles and the
lubrication of the joints. No matter whether you are working out at
home, in a fitness center or outdoors, regardless of weather, you need
to warm up before beginning all exercise activities in order to prepare
your body for your workout. So improve your performance and reduce your
risk of injury with a warm-up period.
What is "COOL-DOWN" - The period of 5 to 10 minutes at the end of your
workout is the cool-down period. It allows time to lower your heart
rate before you dash back off to work or other activities after your
workout sessions, and reduces your risk of muscle soreness and injury
that could come from your workout. This cool-down period should include
5 minutes of cardio exercise like stationary biking or walking, and
should proceed at a reduced pace from your previous exercise
activities. At the end, you should focus on about 5 minutes of slow,
focused stretching, when your breathing goes back to where it was
before your workout.
Get a Grip - When using weights, hold them firmly yet comfortably, not
tight, raising your blood pressure in the process.
Un-Lock - Remember not to lock your knees or your elbows while working
out. Don't place undo stress on them.
Turtle Moves - Remember who won Aesop's famous race and go slow and
steady, especially with any equipment and machines you are using. For
example, avoid having machine weights slam back into position at all
times.
Focus -From Aesop to the old Kung-Fu movie, here's a tip: focus on the
muscle group you are working on during your workout, Grasshopper. Look
at a wall if necessary, to maintain your concentration and proceed slow
and steady.
Journal - Keep a diary, journal or some type of record of your
progress. Note which exercises you're using for which muscle groups,
the number of repetitions and intensity. Track your diet here, too, if
you'd like. Then set goals for yourself and update them regularly.
Attention - Stand up straight! Chest out and up. Shoulders back. Keep
good posture.
Breath - At first it's difficult to monitor everything. But once you
learn your routines, remember to exhale when lifting. Inhale when
returning back to the beginning position.
R&R - Don't forget that "All work and no play..." saying. Rest and
relax. Work different muscle groups on alternate days.
NO Hiding! - Psst - Some of the most difficult-to-shed fat is hiding
under your belly button. Even though you may have strong abs, no one
will see them if the overlying tissue is fat. Ugh! Time to hit the
crunches and leg raises.
In conclusion, to get the toned body you desire, you need a regularly
scheduled combination program of aerobic exercises, strength training,
and good, healthy eating habits. A good place to begin is with your
healthcare provider for the latest information about a well-balanced
dietary and exercise plan to begin your strategic toning today.
If you are interested in "How to 'Spot Tone' Your Way to a Beautiful
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Thank you for your time and for reading,
Jimmy Navarro - Senior Editor
Infomaster Research & Publishing Center
http://betterhealthnow.50webs.com