Add Weight Lifting to Your Exercise Program

Exercise is the magic word or the mantra for leading a healthy and long life. The two common exercise options available are, going to the gym and doing weight lifting exercises or going over to the nearby park for a relaxing walk or a jog. Getting your heart pumping and those muscles' working is the only shortcut to attain perfect health. Including weight lifting in your daily exercise program has its own perks.

So, how do you get started with a weight lifting program?

First and foremost, you need to do a medical checkup to evaluate your health status. This will help you and your trainer, to select the correct weight lifting schedule.

Gear up. The first thing on a shopping cart should be shoes. Buy any good shoes with nonslip soles. Running shoes will be ideal for those who plan to use the treadmill. Avoid shoes with high heels.

Being properly dressed for your weight lifting exercises gives you a moral boost. Prefer cotton clothes that are not tight at your joints, so that you have freedom of movement. Avoid clothes with too many pockets or flaps or dangling things.

Bring your own towels and water bottle.

Walk or jog your way to the gym. This will warm you up, allowing you to start your weightlifting exercises immediately after you reach.

Choose your gym, the trainer and the appropriate diet.

Set a few attainable goals.

Put a proper plan in front of you. Before starting with your weight lifting program you need to decide what your goals are. Is it to build up muscle mass or do I want strength and endurance? Once you have decided your goal, discuss it with your trainer. It's time now to seek out a gym partner. In weight lifting exercise program, you need the help of a workout partner while training with heavy weights. After you start the program, track your progress through self observation or by asking your workout partner.

Be committed to your cause, once you start weight lifting program. In weight lifting there is no gain without pain. So be ready to sweat out and burn those fats. Always consult your trainer for expert advice when in doubt. Your weight training exercise program should include a minimum of three workouts per week, which are one hour to one and half hours in duration. Be sure not to skip the rest days because overworking your muscle will burn it down instead of building it.

What are the benefits of introducing weight lifting into your exercise program?

It increases your physical work capacity.
It increases bone density and reduces free fat in your blood.
Increases the strength of muscles, tissues, tendons and bones.
It helps in the rebuilding cells and improves vitality.
It boosts the immune system and improves circulation.
It increases your muscle mass and slows down the ageing process.
It improves your libido and your metabolism.
It reduces stress, anxiety, risk of diabetes, blood pressure and improves quality of life.
It increases the production of testosterone.
It improves your physical appearance which is a big moral boost.

We all have envied the six pack abs of supermodels and film actors. As the saying goes "if you can dream it, you can do it", so believe in yourself, work hard, and dream. Dreams do come true.

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