Rule Of Fitness

Looking for the best rule of fitness? Well here are 5! The following 5 rules of fitness basics that you should follow in your fitness schedule. You may break them occasionally for special programs or occasions but, in general, it's best to follow these 5 guidelines in order to maximize any program.

First rule of fitness: YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT.

You hear this all the time, and for good reason. If you don't give your body the proper nutrients, it cannot perform to its maximum. It healthy and eat clean. Make your end goal to cut out most processed and junk foods. You can have treats occasionally, just keep it to being a rare treat. You will actually enjoy them more if they are eaten very randomly. Fill your diet with fresh fruits and veggies. Choose water over sugary drinks. Really think about everything you choose to put in your body. You are working so hard to achieve your goals, don't offset everything by eating junk.

Second Rule of Fitness: SUPPLEMENT YOUR DIET.

Intense exercise can offset the caloric intake of a bad diet to some degree, but not if you are nutrient deficient. Modern American eating habits and the nutrient content of many "staple" foods tend to be questionable at best. Many studies of both athletes and active individuals have shown them to be short on many key nutrients despite ample food intake. Taking a good multivitamin can assure that you have at least all the basic nutrients your body needs. Beyond this, there are many ways you can go, but increasing calories to handle excess workloads can be done more efficiently by using meal replacement drinks, protein supplements, and nutritional bars that don't contain superfluous ingredients. An amazing meal replacement shake that will give you all your nutrients for the day is Shakeology by Beachbody. Check out my site to learn more about the benefits of shakeology.

Third Rule of Fitness: KEEP VARIETY IN YOUR TRAINING.

Whichever program you decide to workout with, don't do it indefinitely-mix it up!. Athletes have used variety in training for decades. The average person trying to stay in shape doesn't have any different physiological processes than someone training for the Olympics. We may not be training for the Olympics, but in general, we all work the same way. Shuffle what you are doing every 4 to 12 weeks. Lower the number of reps, increase them, switch to more cardio, less cardio, add weight, drop weight-anything! Just change it!! This process works best if you have a plan. Mark out 90 days on your calendar and plan which programs you will do on which days.

Fourth Rule of Fitness. HAVE A REALISTIC SHORT-TERM GOAL.

It is easier to organize your plan if you know what you're after. "I want to look like Cindy Crawford in 30 days," is not a realistic goal if you have been living on bonbons for the last five years. A better short-term goal might be "I'm going to finish three cycles of training." This way you won't get preoccupied with unattainable results. Remember, the first round is as much about the workouts as it is about changing some habits. After that, the next goal might be something like, "I'm going to fit into a size 8 by next Christmas." or "I'm going to run a 10K this fall." You're never going to achieve that ultimate goal without conquering some smaller battles first. If you've spent the past thirty years getting out of shape, don't expect to reverse this in one training cycle. You can make dramatic changes, and they can happen fast. But be realistic. If you are losing (or gaining, if that is your goal) a couple of pounds a week, you're doing great! Give yourself targets that reflect this.

Fifth Rule of Fitness: TRAIN YOUR ENTIRE BODY NOT JUST PARTS.

You want to train for a sound mind and body as one unit. Don't obsess about "a flabby stomach," "puny arms," "thunder thigh," etc, We all have trouble spots and weaknesses, but our training should revolve around our entire body. You can do sit-ups until the end of time, but you won't have a ripped stomach unless you burn enough calories to lower your percentage of body fat and increase overall muscle tone. Focusing on doing curls all day long won't make you look like Vin Diesel. In fact, you'd probably just be over training. The program you follow should focus on every body part. You might work more one area, but make sure that your weekly plan contains something for the entire body.

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