Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated - send to ArticlesByLynn@.... Title: Top 10 Fitness Tips Word Count: 415 Author: Lynn VanDyke Email: ArticlesByLynn@... Article URL: http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/easypublish.php?art_id=3795 The article is preformatted to 60CPL. Top 10 Fitness Tips Copyright 2005 strength-training-woman.com " I don't exercise. If God wanted me to bend over, he'd have put diamonds on the floor, " comments Joan Rivers. It's true, many of us simply do not enjoy fitness and exercising. It's also true that every single person in this world can benefit from a proper fitness and nutrition program. Use these top 10 fitness tips to get your workout routine started today. As always, talk with your doctor before starting a new fitness or nutrition program. Tip #1- Set Realistic and Tangible Goals Simply stating that you want to lose weight is not effective. Be specific. For example, I want to lose 5 pounds of fat by February 14th. Tip #2- Measure Your Progress Take your base measurements and then re-take them on a regular basis. You cannot measure your progress if you have no idea where you started from. Tip #3- Log Your Workouts Each and every workout session should be logged. Keep all of your fitness logs in a binder and create your very own success journal. Tip #4- Mix Up Your Cardio Workouts Cardio sessions should vary in intensity and in length. Try new cardio activities and keep things fresh. Tip #5- Strength Training Is Not Just for Men Everyone should strength train. Strength training builds muscle and increases bone density. Train all major muscle groups 1-3 times per week. Tip #6- Rest Get 7-9 hours of deep sleep each and every night. Also rest your muscles by not working out 1-2 days each week. Tip #7- Warm Up Warm up for 5-10 minutes before every workout session. You should feel a rise in your body temperature. Tip #8- Cool Down Cool down by stretching out your entire body. This helps increase flexibility and decrease muscle soreness the next day. Tip #9- Nutrition Is Half the Battle Eating small meals throughout the day complements your fitness routine. Learn to eat healthy and kick diets out of your life forever. Tip #10- Stay Motivated Find a workout partner. Sign up for a marathon. Work with a personal trainer. Do whatever it takes to remain committed. If you falter, let go of guilt and get back on your routine as soon as possible. These top10 fitness tips build the foundation of a safe and effective fitness program. Anyone can drop body fat and gain lean muscle mass by following a realistic workout and nutrition plan. Stay the course and you will be healthier and happier for it. About the Author: Lynn VanDyke is the creator of A Step-by-Step Guide: How to Melt the Fat & Gain a Life. It is the only program that shows you exactly how to eat, exercise and succeed with life. The 400+ page interactive program comes complete with over 100 exercises, 130 daily menus, 63 ways to stick with it and loads more. Learn more by visiting: http://melt-the-fat.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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