Lose 30 Pounds With Full Body Workouts
It’s not always easy to start a new workout program. With so many different programs out there, where do you begin? In this article I’ll show you how to get started with a full body workout.
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.
In preparation of your workout, drink a protein or meal replacement shake half an hour before your workout and then again right after your workout (as well as plenty of water). This ensures that you have enough energy to perform the workout, and it helps with your recovery. And don’t sideline your progress by eating big meals.
Since our goal is fat loss, it’s OK to work out two or three days in a row. My preferred schedule is to work out for two days, and then take the third day off. For those that want to get bigger muscles, you’d need to rest at least a day after each workout.
With a full body workout, you’re working your four major muscle groups (chest, back, core, and legs). Every time you work out, start and end with a different muscle group. For instance, if you start with chest, and then move on to back, core and legs, next time start with back, and then end with chest.
Don’t forget about the smaller muscles that support them. Work the major muscle first, then immediately follow up with the supporting muscle. For instance, when you work out your chest, immediately follow up with a triceps exercise (like triceps push-down).
Always start your workouts by hydrating yourself and performing a warm-up. For chest, back, and legs, perform three sets of ten repetitions. Between sets, rest about thirty seconds, and then rest about one minute when switching between exercises.
When doing your chest workout, perform either the dumbbell press or bench press, followed by either the triceps push-down or dips. For the back workout, perform either the seated cable row or pull-ups, followed by either alternate dumbbell curls or standing barbell curls. For your core workout, perform crunches or leg raises, then the plank. For your legs workout, perform either leg presses or squats, then either seated calf raises or standing calf raises.
I love performing full body workouts. This, paired with a healthy diet, can work wonders. Remember that there will always be obstacles testing your resolve, so it’s important to stay focused on your goals.
David Stevens writes advice on how to burn fat at his Lose 30 Pounds Guide website.
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