Many women begin to understand the benefits of weight lifting for weight loss program and for toning muscle. Take the weight lifting or muscle exercise min. 3 times a week, and you will see the result after 1-3 months ! But for making your weight lifting exercise effective and healthy, there are 2 things you need to consider :
Your Ovulation Period
Unlike men, women must lower their weight lifting exercise intensity at least once a month.
Why ? Your ovulation period is the reason.
Have you ever suddenly felt exhausted in the middle your exercise, although you haven't completed all your exercises ? That might happen on the days when you had your period!
A research done by a university found that your muscle power decreases around 10 - 14 days before your ovulation period. The decrease caused by your hormone fluctuation. When you do exercise, especially weight lifting exercise, your power will decrease up to 50%.
The solution?
- Use lighter weight.
- Drink more, to increase your hormone metabolism.
- Try to have enjoyable exercise, such as treadmill with your i-pod on your ears playing your favorite music, or your favorite low impact aerobics. These exercises will keep your body fresh and fit during your period.
Make Sure Exercise Equipment You Are Going To Use Is Hygienic!
Are you familiar to have exercise at the gym? It's not a wrong choice. Going to the gym for exercise can give us more chance to get out from our routines, to make friends, and (may be) to meet new business relation ! Gym has become our new lifestyle.
However, you might never realize that sharing the equipment and machine at the gym, such as dumbbells, exercise mat, gym balls, treadmills with so many members can be a media of germ spreading ! The book of 'The Secret Life of Germ' has indicated that germ could survive for 24 hours on exercise equipments at the gym that is shared among many people.
What is the safest way to have weight lifting and other exercise at the gym?
There are several alternatives that make sure the hygienic of your exercise at the gym:
- Exercise/yoga mat : bring your own mat.
- Treadmills or any other machines: wipe clean the treadmill handle or any parts of other machines that could be in contact with your body during exercise, before using it.
- Gym ball : do not touch your face, eyes or mouth after using the gym ball.
- Weight lifting/sit up bench : Bring your own towel, and cover the bench before lying down on it.
- Take a shower right after exercise, or if your gym does not provide shower facility, at least wash your hands and face with soap right away.
By ensuring the hygienic of your exercise, you can keep your health as well as your toned body by exercising at your gym.
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