Lose Weight With A Good Exercise Plan

Everyone knows that exercise can help an individual lose weight. But do you know that there is a proper and an improper way to engage in exercise? Know the difference between a good exercise plan and a bad one. Never be a victim of a bad exercise plan, as that will bring you pain and undesirable results.

What is an improper exercise plan?

Usually, beginners tend to use an improper exercise plan because they don't understand how exercise can be detrimental to their body. For example, it is inappropriate to work on the same muscle group on consecutive days. The reason you are working out is to build lean muscle mass. But your muscles are not growing while you are in the gym. Your muscles only grow when it is given adequate rest and nutrition. Therefore, if you work on the same muscle group on consecutive days, your muscles can't grow! You may even end up sustaining injuries.

Then there is the issue of unclear goals. Without clarity of goals, it's impossible to come up with a good exercise plan. Many beginners start engaging in different exercises without knowing where they are heading. For instance, weight lifting is good, for it helps to build muscle. But if you lift heavy weights, this leads to bulky muscles. Unless that is what you want, you shouldn't be concentrating on lifting heavier weights. If you just want to burn fat and calories, you can still do so by lifting smaller weights, with more repetitions. This will lead to a higher endurance level, and a higher level of overall fitness.

So then, how does a good exercise plan look like?

1) You should be working on different muscle groups each day. For instance, Monday and Wednesday you work on your shoulders, abs and calves. Tuesday and Thursday you work on your chest and thighs. On Friday, you work on your lats and glutes. Take a rest during the weekends.

2) You should incorporate at least 2 cardio sessions into your workout. A cardio session focuses on strengthening your heart and lungs. Spend at least 30 mins on the treadmill twice a week.

3) Always work out intensely! Don't go to the gym and waste time chatting with your gym buddies. You can always do that after your exercising session is over. When it's time to train, train hard and fast! That is the secret to burning fat quickly. As you get fitter, engage in circuit training and super sets.

4) Finally, your exercise plan should be constantly changing every 3 to 4 weeks. Notice your own progress and make the changes accordingly. A good indication is when you find that the exercises you are doing are getting easier. That means you are getting fitter. In other to progress further, you need a different plan. Slightly more weight or more repetitions? It's up to you.

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