An Easy Way To Get Into Full Body Workouts

Starting a new workout program can be a daunting task. How is one supposed to know where to begin? Well, let’s look at full body workouts as a solution.

It’s a good idea to know your limits before beginning a workout program. It’s important to ease yourself back into exercise, instead of jumping in at full speed. Also, your body is a good judge of when to back off; if you feel pain, take it easy.

Drink half of a meal replacement shake before and after your workout, and remember to stay hydrated throughout. Doing so provides energy for the workout and helps your body recover later. Make sure you don’t sabotage your workouts by eating large meals.

It’s OK to work out two or three days in a row, because we’re going for fat loss, not body building. Me, I like to workout for two days, then take a day off. For those who want to build muscle, you should lift heavy and take a day of rest after each full body workout.

Overall, you have four muscle groups that you’ll be working out (back, core, legs, and chest). For every workout, change up the order in which you perform your sets. Mix up the order for maximum effectiveness.

You’ll also be working the smaller muscles that support your major muscle groups. After you work a major muscle, follow up with the supporting muscle. For example, when you work out your back, do your barbell curls after your back workout.

To start, make sure that you’re hydrated and have performed an adequate warm-up. For each exercise (except core), perform three sets of ten repetitions. Rest thirty seconds between sets, and one minute between different exercises.

For chest, perform either the bench press or dumbbell press, followed by either dips or the triceps push-down. For back, perform either pull-ups or seated cable row, followed by either standing barbell curls or alternate dumbbell curls. For core, perform crunches, followed by the plank. For legs, perform either squats or leg presses, followed by either standing or seated calf raises.

Full body workouts are a great fitness tool. Combined with a lower calorie (balanced) diet, you should see results in no time. Remember that fitness and fat loss are not an end result; they’re a lifestyle, so start the new you today!