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The Fat Blasting Superset Routine

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:18:58 +0000

The Fat Blasting Superset Routine

If you’re someone who’s looking to maximize your rate of fat burning in the body while increasing the level of fatigue that your body is able to tolerate, a superset training routine is for you.

With superset training you’re going to be pairing two exercises back to back with very little rest in between. This means that you’ll teach the muscles how to work under high levels of stress and fatigue so that should you ever encounter a fatigue producing form of exercise, you can continue to complete the session without noticing a decrease in performance.

Supersets are also idea for enhancing the post-workout calorie burn that you experience, so by adding these to the mix you can increase the rate that burn fat for 24 hours or longer following each workout session.

The workouts listed below are full body in nature and are going to pair together one upper body movement with one lower body movement for each superset. This allows you to gain maximum benefits as when one half of the body is working, the other will be resting and vice versa. That means more strength can be put towards each exercise, delivering you a higher level of overall progress.

In addition to that, it also cuts back on the total amount of gym time required by you throughout the week as you’ll only have to complete three workout sessions total.

Perform each workout using the indicated rep and set ranges for each superset, only resting at the end of completion of both the exercise pairings.

Remember to perform a five minute warm-up and cool-down as well.

Workout A

Exercise	Reps	Sets	Rest
Bench Press supersetted with Squats	8	2	60 seconds
Shoulder Press Supersetted with Deadlifts	8	2	60 seconds
Bent Over Row Supersetted with Lunges	8	2	60 seconds
Lat Pull-Down Supersetted With Calf Raises	10	2	60 seconds

Workout B

Exercise	Reps	Sets	Rest
Push-Ups supersetted with Step Ups	12	2	45 seconds
Horizontal Row supersetted with Split Squat	12	2	45 seconds
Shoulder Press supersetted with Single Leg Deadlift	12	2	45 seconds
Lateral Raise supersetted with Front Raise	12	2	45 seconds

Workout C

Exercise	Reps	Sets	Rest
Incline Bench Press supersetted with Sumo Squats	10	2	60 seconds
Pull-Up Supersetted with Leg Press	10	2	60 seconds
Bent Over Row Supersetted with Lunges	10	2	60 seconds
Bicep Curl Supersetted With Tricep Extensions	12	2	60 seconds

Upper Body Specialization Routine

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:17:32 +0000

Upper Body Specialization Routine

If you’re someone who’s looking to build up a powerful upper body, one thing that you must be doing is focusing on the main compound lifts that target the back and the chest muscles. It’s these muscles that are going to give you the most significant growth to take note of and what will help you gain that increase in side and width that you’re after.

The compound exercises that target these two primary muscle groups are also going to work all the muscles in the arms as well, reducing the need to include a number of isolation exercises as well.

This comes in very helpful for those who want to complete fast gym sessions that are short on time but high on results. You’ll also get a much more anabolic response in the body by performing these moves since they’ll work more muscle fibers, therefore bringing about a greater release of the muscle building hormone, testosterone.

For the following upper body specialization workout, you will notice some compound exercises to start each workout off along with a few isolation exercises as well. Think of the compound moves as your ‘size builders’ and your isolation exercises as the ‘definers’.

You’ll also notice that the compound movements are to be performed in a straight set fashion, while the isolation moves are to be completed in superset fashion instead.

This further enhances the strengthening or defining aspects of each area of the workout, providing you with the results you’re after.

Perform each workout once per week, taking at least one day off between sessions. You can also add your lower body workouts to the same workout session or do them on an entirely different day as well.

Workout A

Exercise	Reps	Sets	Rest
Bench Press	6	5	90 seconds
Bent Over Row	6	5	90 seconds
Incline Dumbbell Chest Fly supersetted with Reverse Fly	10	3	60 seconds

Workout B

Exercise	Reps	Sets	Rest
Push-Ups	12	3	60 seconds
Pull-Ups	12	3	60 seconds
Lat Pull-Down supersetted with Cable Chest Fly	15	2	30 seconds

The Backside Tightening Workout

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:14:06 +0000

The Backside Tightening Workout

If you’re someone who craves a tighter backside, you must approach your goal from two different angles. First you need to make sure that you get a good diet plan started that will help you burn off excess body fat present in the glute region and then second, you need to design yourself a workout program that will tone these muscles, adding more strength and definition.

The key to getting a firmer backside is to make sure that you always think of pressing through the bum area rather than using the front of the legs to power the movement. Far too many people call their quads into play which will only take the focus off the glutes, reducing the benefits these workouts provide.

While quad training is definitely important, it’s not going to help out with this particular goal. When doing the following backside tightening workout you’re going to notice a decent amount of single leg work, which ensures that you are placing the emphasis where you need to be.

Remember to perform each exercise using a slow and controlled movement pattern as this will ensure that you keep the maximum amount of tension on the muscle tissues at all time.

Perform each workout once per week along with the rest of your lower body moves, making sure to take at least one day off between sessions for rest and recovery.

Workout A

Exercise	Reps	Sets	Rest
Lunges	12	2	30 seconds
Single Leg, Leg Press	10	2	45 seconds
Glute Bridge	25	3	20 seconds
Good Mornings	10	2	60 seconds

Workout B

Exercise	Reps	Sets	Rest
Split Squats	10	2	60 seconds
Single Leg Deadlifts	12	3	45 seconds
Reverse Leg Raises	10	2	30 seconds
Hamstring Curl	15	2	30 seconds

Your Exercise Ball Workout Plan

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:29:17 +0000

Your Exercise Ball Workout Plan

If you’re looking to boost your fitness performance and see greater success from your workout program, one thing that you should strongly consider is incorporating an exercise ball into the mix.

The exercise ball is great because it will allow you to gain greater overall core muscle activation while boosting your calorie burn each session. In addition to that, the destabilizing nature of the exercise ball will help you enhance your balance and agility level, which can transfer over into other activities or sports that you are performing.

The following workout programs are going to allow you to add the exercise ball into the routine in a number of places apart from direct abdominal work. While not every exercise will be exercise ball related, you’ll see it being called into play far more often than most typical problems require.

These moves all require just the use of a simple set of dumbbells, so are workouts that you could complete right in the comfort of your own home. With the small investment of just that exercise ball along with the dumbbells, you can build the body you’re after and see increases to your overall strength level.

With the following workouts below, complete one exercise immediately after the next, taking as little rest as you can between the movements. You are to aim to complete 10-15 reps of each exercise, doing as many as possible while maintaining good form.

Once you’ve completed all the exercises in the series, and then take a 30-60 second rest break before performing for a second time through. If you’re more advanced, you may even want to consider performing a third and final set before finishing up with some light stretching before leaving the gym.

Make sure that you take one day off between each session to allow for full recovery to occur.

Workout A

Chest Press On The Exercise Ball
Walking Lunge
Shoulder Press On The Exercise Ball
Sumo Squat
Bent Over Rows
Chest Fly’s On The Ball
Lateral Raise On The Exercise Ball
Plank On The Ball
Crunch On The Ball

Workout B

Push-Ups On The Exercise Ball
Deadlifts
Front Raise On The Exercise Ball
Step Ups
Pull-Overs On The Ball
Bicep Curls On The Ball
Overhead Tricep Extension On The Ball
Supermans On The Ball
Lying Leg Raises With The Ball

Your Power Building Workout

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:53:15 +0000

Your Power Building Workout

If you’re someone who’s involved in competitive sports or simply wants to be able to generate more power overall, it’s important that you design your workout to achieve this goal.

For those who are seeking power strength gaining benefits, the key will be utilizing the right tempo in each of the exercises that you perform. Tempo refers to how fast you move throughout the exercise, which directly influences the nature of the muscle contractions taking place.

For the most optimal results, you’ll want to use a tempo pattern that has you moving through the first part of the exercise using a very rapid pace, which is where the ‘power generation’ comes from and then moving through the second half of the exercise much more slowly to ensure a high amount of total time under tension. That refers to how long the stress is being placed on the muscle cells.

For the purpose of the below work, you’ll use a tempo pattern of 1:1:3, which means you take one second to move through the first half of the exercise, take a one second break at the top of the movement, and then three seconds to lower the weight back down again.

The following workout is full body in nature and will focus on key powerbuilding exercises that work many muscle fibers all at once.

You are to perform each workout once per week, doing two workouts per total. This will still allow you to easily include any other training you may be doing in the program, and ensure that you don’t start to overtrain yourself.

Remember to make sure that you take at least one day off between each session.

Workout A

Exercise	Reps	Sets	Rest
Squats	8	4	90 seconds
Bench Press	8	4	90 seconds
Shoulder Press	8	4	90 seconds
Bent Over Row	8	4	90 seconds
Deadlift	8	4	90 seconds

Workout B

Exercise	Reps	Sets	Rest
Leg Press	12	3	60 seconds
Incline Bench Press	12	3	60 seconds
Lat Pull-Down	12	3	60 seconds
Pull-Up	12	3	60 seconds
Calf Raise	15	3	30 seconds

Female Muscle Building Meal Plan

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:43:52 +0000

As a female, you’re going to build muscle at about the rate of half of what a male would. This is due to the fact that you simply don’t have the levels of testosterone in your body that’s necessary to produce significant amounts of muscle mass.

But, this isn’t to say you can’t be successful. With the right program in place you can see gains of 1-2 pounds of lean muscle per month with some hard work and dedication.

Getting your diet in line is half of the equation for results. The following diet is going to help to provide the nutrients your body needs to generate more muscle without adding any unnecessary body fat.

Since we know you want to stay lean while adding some additional curves to your body, this plan will help you accomplish that goal perfectly.

Monday

Breakfast	6 egg whitesSalsa1 tbsp olive oil 1 banana 1 slice of whole grain bread
Mid-Morning	½ cup Greek Yogurt1 cup blueberries2 tbsp flaxseeds
Lunch	6 oz chicken breast1 small whole wheat tortillaSliced veggies 1 tbsp olive oil salad dressing 1 orange
Mid-Afternoon	1 scoop whey protein powder1 apple10 almonds
Dinner	6 oz lean steak5 spears asparagus1 small sweet potato 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice
Before Bed	½ cup low-fat cottage cheese1 tbsp natural peanut butter

Tuesday

Breakfast	6 egg whitesSalsa2 slices whole grain bread 1 tbsp natural peanut butter 1 banana
Mid-Morning	1 can of tunaCelery and carrot sticks1 oz cheddar cheese 1 slice whole grain bread
Lunch	6 oz turkey breast1 cup brown riceSteamed broccoli 10 almonds
Mid-Afternoon	1 scoop protein powder2 kiwi fruits20 pistachios
Dinner	5 oz salmon2 cups steamed broccoli1 small potato
Before Bed	½ cup cottage cheese2 tbsp flaxseeds

Wednesday

Breakfast	1 cup cottage cheese1 cup blueberries¾ cup bran cereal 2 tbsp slivered almonds
Mid-Morning	1 scoop whey protein powder1 orange10 almonds
Lunch	1 can of tuna1 cup brown riceSalsa Diced peppers, carrots, and onions
Mid-Afternoon	2 hard boiled eggs1 appleCarrot and celery sticks
Dinner	6 oz cod fishSteamed cauliflower1 cup cooked quinoa 1 oz cheddar cheese
Before Bed	1 cup Greek Yogurt2 tbsp flaxseeds

Thursday

Breakfast	3 links turkey sausage¼ cup oatmeal (raw measurement)½ grapefruit
Mid-Morning	1 cup cottage cheese1 banana1 tbsp peanut butter
Lunch	6 oz chicken breast1 cup whole wheat pasta½ cup tomato sauce Chopped veggies as desired
Mid-Afternoon	1 scoop protein powder1 apple20 almonds
Dinner	6 oz steak2 cups steamed broccoli1 large sweet potato 1 oz cheddar cheese
Before Bed	1 cup skim milk1 apple

Friday

Breakfast	1 whole egg1 cup bran cereal1 cup milk 10 almonds 1 cup grapes
Mid-Morning	1 cup low-fat yogurt1 cup raspberries2 tbsp slivered almonds
Lunch	6 oz chicken breast1 small whole wheat pitaLettuce, onions, peppers, mushrooms 1 apple
Mid-Afternoon	1 can of tunaSalsa1 cup corn 2 small slices avocado
Dinner	6 oz turkey breast½ cup brown rice2 cups mixed greens 1 tbsp Italian salad dressing
Before Bed	1 cup cottage cheese1 tbsp almond butter

Saturday

Breakfast	6 egg whites1 orangeSalsa Chopped vegetables 1 tbsp olive oil 1 slice whole grain bread
Mid-Morning	½ can salmon mixed with 1 tbsp low-fat mayonnaiseCelery sticks5 whole grain crackers
Lunch	6 slices low-fat deli chicken meat2 cups mixed greens1 tbsp Italian salad dressing 2 slices whole grain bread
Mid-Afternoon	1 cup low-fat yogurt1 cup strawberries2 tbsp flaxseeds
Dinner	6 oz chicken breast½ cup brown rice2 cups steamed broccoli 10 almonds
Before Bed	½ cup Greek yogurt1 small peach

Sunday

Breakfast	6 egg whites1 oz low-fat cheddar cheese2 slices whole grain bread Diced veggies
Mid-Morning	1 scoop whey protein powder1 orange8 cashews
Lunch	1 can tuna mixed with diced onions and fat-free mayonnaise1 small whole wheat tortilla1 banana
Mid-Afternoon	1 cup cottage cheese1 cup canned fruit in light syrup20 almonds
Dinner	Cheat meal (eat a meal you’re craving but keep serving size in moderation)
Before Bed	1 cup Greek Yogurt2 tbsp flaxseeds

Top 3 Worst Exercises and their Best Replacement Exercises

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:40:48 +0000

There are numerous myths about various exercises that new and old fitness enthusiasts seem to be adhering to day in and day out. Many exercises that are considered beneficial are indeed not so. As a matter of fact, they can prove to be detrimental in certain ways. Here we take a look at the top 3 worst exercises and their best available replacement options.

Worst Exercise # 1: Sit Ups

Surprised? Rightfully so, since we have been told since childhood that sit ups are great in order to work the abs. But what we haven’t been told is that sit ups also put a lot of pressure on the lumbar region each time we get our back off the floor and into a sitting position. This is an exercise with the worst effects on the health of the lower back. It may in fact lead to lower back problems and pain.

Best Replacement Exercise for Sit Ups: Try crunches. They don’t only work the same set of muscles i.e. abs, in a great way but also do not put that horrible pressure on the lower back. All variations of crunches are great replacements for sit ups. Add further intensity by performing the act on a stability ball which will provide added support to your back.

Worst Exercise # 2: Behind the Neck Lat Pulldowns

Behind the neck lat pulldowns are mysteriously yet unduly popular. This needs to change in lieu of the fact that this is actually the worst exercise for increasing your chances of injury to the neck or the shoulder muscle. Moreover, people tend to pull their neck forward while performing this exercise instead of leaning slightly forward, which puts the cervical spine at an increased risk of injury. What does this mean? Stop performing Behind the Neck Lat Pulldowns and find an alternative.

Best Replacement Exercise for Behind the Neck Lat Pulldowns

The simplest yet more effective alternative is to perform the Lat Pulldown in the front or what is called the reverse lat pulldown. In order to perform this one all you need to do is change your holding position so that your palms are facing your body and the move ends coming down to your upper chest. This will not only save you the risk of injury but will also work better towards building muscle.

Worst Exercise # 3: Behind the Neck Shoulder Press

Yes, this is another one of those favorite behind the neck moves. This one is often performed with a body bar or barbell held behind the neck. This not only twists the shoulder joint unnaturally but also rotates it externally, which can result in a terrible interference with the natural rotation of the shoulder rotator cuff and a tearing off of the related muscles and tendons. These moves have even been known to over stretch and extremely loosen the ligaments of the shoulder joint. So much so that one may require surgery to get them fixed. Not a great thought!

Best Replacement Exercise for Behind the Neck Shoulder Press

Use dumbbell presses instead. Dumbbells will not interfere with the natural rotation of the shoulder and will go easy on shoulder joints, at the same time building muscle.

Male Fat Loss Meal Plan

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:33:46 +0000

While there’s no question that having a good workout program in order will help to burn off calories and maximize your metabolism, the real magic comes from your diet.

By eating the right foods at the right times of the day, you can ensure that you maintain your energy levels throughout the calorie reduced diet while also helping to preserve lean muscle mass.

If you don’t plan your diet out properly, there is a very good chance you could suffer muscle mass loss due to reduced calorie intakes, and this would make fat loss harder as the metabolism would slow down.

The following meal plan will provide you with everything you need so you can put your mind to rest that you’re doing everything possible to see top-notch results.

Monday

Breakfast	6 egg whitesSalsa1 banana 1 tbsp natural peanut butter 1 cup oatmeal
Mid-Morning	½ cup Greek Yogurt2 tbsp flaxseeds1 apple
Lunch	6 oz chicken breast1 cup brown riceSliced veggies Soy sauce for flavoring
Mid-Afternoon	1 scoop whey protein powder1 cup berries10 almonds
Dinner	4 oz tilapia fish1 large baked potato5 spears asparagus Fresh dill
Before Bed	1 cup low-fat cottage cheese1 cup grapes

Tuesday

Breakfast	6 egg whitesSalsa2 slices whole grain bread 1 tbsp almond butter 1 orange
Mid-Morning	1 can of tuna1 whole grain wrapCucumbers, peppers, mushrooms 1 tbsp light Italian salad dressing
Lunch	6 oz turkey breast1 cup whole wheat pastaSteamed green beans ½ cup tomato sauce
Mid-Afternoon	1 scoop protein powder1 cup frozen strawberries1 cup milk
Dinner	4 oz cod fish½ cup brown rice2 cups steamed broccoli 1 peach
Before Bed	1 cup cottage cheese1 tbsp natural peanut butter

Wednesday

Breakfast	1 cup cottage cheese½ cup low-fat yogurt½ cup bran cereal 1 cup raspberries 1 sliced banana
Mid-Morning	1 scoop whey protein powder2 cups melons
Lunch	1 can of tuna1 cup barleySalsa Diced peppers, carrots, and onions 10 almonds
Mid-Afternoon	3 oz grilled chicken1 small whole wheat wrap1 slice low-fat cheese mustard
Dinner	6oz turkey breast2 cups mixed greens1 tbsp light Italian salad dressing 1 apple
Before Bed	1 cup Greek Yogurt1 kiwi fruit

Thursday

Breakfast	3 links turkey sausage½ cup oatmeal1 orange 10 almonds
Mid-Morning	½ cup cottage cheese1 cup blueberries
Lunch	6 oz low-fat ham1 large sweet potatoSteamed green beans with lemon juice
Mid-Afternoon	1 scoop protein powder1 cup frozen strawberries1 banana 1 cup skim milk
Dinner	3 oz steak1 corn on the cob½ cup brown rice 2 cups green salad 1 tbsp light Italian salad dressing
Before Bed	2 cups air popped popcorn1 scoop chocolate protein powder

Friday

Breakfast	6 egg whitesSalsa1 cup bran cereal ½ cup milk 1 orange
Mid-Morning	1 cup low-fat yogurt1 peach, sliced½ cup bran cereal
Lunch	3 oz shrimp1 cup angel hair whole wheat pastaGrilled mushrooms, peppers, and onions ½ cup tomato sauce
Mid-Afternoon	1 can of tunaSalsa10 whole wheat crackers 1 apple
Dinner	6 oz turkey breast1 cup steamed green beans1 small sweet potato
Before Bed	1 cup cottage cheese1 cup grapes1 tbsp natural peanut butter

Saturday

Breakfast	3 links turkey sausage1 sliced sweet potato made into hash browns1 orange bread
Mid-Morning	1 can tuna mixed with 1 tbsp fat-free mayonnaiseSliced onions20 whole wheat crackers
Lunch	5 slices low-fat deli turkey meat1 small whole wheat pitaSliced mushrooms, cucumbers, and shredded carrot 1 tbsp light Italian dressing
Mid-Afternoon	1 cup low-fat yogurt2 cups melons
Dinner	6 oz chicken breast1 cup quinoa1 cup steamed broccoli 1 oz low-fat cheese melted on top of broccoli
Before Bed	1 cup Greek yogurt2 tbsp flaxseeds

Sunday

Breakfast	6 egg whites1 grapefruit1 cup oatmeal Cinnamon ½ cup skim milk
Mid-Morning	1 scoop whey protein powder1 cup grapes
Lunch	6 oz chicken breast½ cup barleyStir-fried vegetables in light soy sauce
Mid-Afternoon	1 cup cottage cheese1 banana
Dinner	Cheat meal (eat a meal you’re craving but keep serving size in moderation)
Before Bed	1 cup Greek Yogurt1 cup strawberries

The Up Your Strength Routine

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:29:49 +0000

Looking to increase your strength level as much as possible? If you’re looking to be the strongest person in the gym, there is one thing you need to focus on: adding more weight to the bar.

When it comes to developing maximum strength, even more so than when it comes to building muscle size, heavy weight must be a priority. You aren’t about to go for lighter weight, higher rep training because this works in direct opposition of your goal.

Instead, you must aim to lift heavier each and every workout.

The following set-up will allow you to do just that.

When training for maximum strength, since you will be lifting so much weight each workout, it’s going to cause a real stress load on the central nervous system. If you don’t allow yourself enough time to recover from this between sessions, you’re quickly going to wind up overtrained and moving backwards rather than forwards.

When training for maximum strength you’ll need more rest than when using a regular muscle building program, so you have to be respectful of your time out of the gym.

That’s why this workout utilizes a 3-day on, 4-off set-up. That will provide your body with plenty of time out of the gym to rest up, recover, and grow stronger. Make sure you are feeding yourself well also, as having sufficient calories for recovery support will be vital to making the training gains you’re looking for.

With the following workout you should perform it using a Monday/Wednesday/Friday set-up or a Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday set-up for best results. Aim to lift the most weight possible for each set you perform while still maintaining proper form.

While training for maximum strength, cardio should also be kept to a minimum as this can hinder progress, so if you are going to do any cardio at all for health’s sake, perform it on the off days at a low intensity for about 20 minutes.

Workout A

Exercise	Sets	Reps	Rest
Bench Press	5	5	3 minutes
Squat	5	5	3 minutes
Barbell Row	5	5	3 minutes
Step-Ups	3	6	2 minutes
Bicep Curl	2	8	90 seconds
Tricep Extension	2	8	90 seconds
Decline weighted sit-ups	2	8	30 seconds

Workout B

Exercise	Sets	Reps	Rest
Incline Bench	5	5	3 minutes
Deadlift	5	5	3 minutes
Pull-Down	5	5	3 minutes
Lunge	3	8	3 minutes
Pull-Up	3	8	90 seconds
Upright Row	3	8	90 seconds
Hanging Leg Raises	2	8	30 seconds

Workout C

Exercise	Sets	Reps	Rest
Bench Press	5	5	3 minutes
Squat	5	5	3 minutes
Horizontal Row	5	5	3 minutes
Leg Extension	3	8	2 minutes
Hamstring Curl	3	8	90 seconds
Seated Calf Raise	2	8	90 seconds
Plank Exercise	1	8	30 seconds

Most Common Exercise Myths

Thu, 26 May 2011 10:28:48 +0000

There is a lot of hubbub around fitness programs and exercise regimes lately. And it is an often occurring trait of the IN topics to have lots of myths built around them. These myths sometimes are long standing resulting from lack of awareness while sometimes they are caused by an overspill of confusing information. The following section aims to discuss and clarify some very common exercise myths that loom large.

Myth # 1: Exercise Is Useless If I Can’t Do It 6 Days a Week or 1-2 Hours Everyday

Not true. Even a little exercise is better than no exercise at all. If you can’t exercise 6 days a week, do it 3 days a week. If you don’t have 1 straight hour to put in then workout for half an hour or even lesser. if you can’t fit in different types of exercise into your schedule like cardio and weight training, do whatever you can. But do keep moving. Something is always better than nothing, especially when it comes to exercise.

Myth # 2: Exercising Longer and at a Lower Intensity Will Make Me Lose More Weight

What matters most in order to lose weight or body fat is the total number of calories you burn during the workout. While exercising longer and slower may not necessarily make you burn more calories, it will certainly help if you are a newbie or are resuming exercise after a long break. Start slow and work towards increasing your workout intensity.

Myth # 3: Strength Training or Using Weights Will Lead Me to Bulk Up

Research has proven that strength training helps in losing body fat and converting fat into lean muscle. Sure you do not need to go all out on lifting weights. But if weight loss is your goal, adding 2-3 strength training sessions to your weekly exercise routine will help you get in shape quicker.

Myth # 4: Since I Don’t Have Access to a Gym, I Can’t Workout

This is more of an excuse than a myth and perhaps the lamest excuse of them all. If you can’t go to a gym, adopt a home based workout. If running is not your cup of tea, then walk. If you want to stay fit, you need to get up and get going.

Myth # 5: Yoga Based Workouts Can’t Help in Getting Fit

Mind body workouts like yoga and Tai Chi may apparently be gentler and slower, but they can very well help an overweight person in reaching his fitness goals. Since these routines target the very core of the human body by improving the breath, posture, balance and so on, they eventually lead to improved overall health and fitness.

Myth # 6: Exercising is Not the Right Solution for Me as I Will Gain Weight If I Stop Exercising

Now this one is true. But this is exactly like the fact that if you start binge eating, you will certainly gain weight. Not all of us are lucky enough to be able to maintain a healthy weight naturally. We have to make an effort. And exercising is certainly better than eternal starvation by all means, isn’t it?

Myth # 7: Exercise Is For the Young and the Strong

Just one word. False. Exercise can be as beneficial, in fact more, for people of age. Especially strength training can be great for middle aged people to make their bones stronger and ready for older age.