Work Out Schedules

A lot of people think you have to work out everyday to get fit and loose weight. If you really want to, go ahead, but you need to know these tips:

Keep your muscles confused. When muscles get in the routine of repetitive movements, you don't get the same effective workout. The muscles become complacent and need to be pushed harder and in a different routine to "wake them up."

Alternate muscle groups. Don't work out a muscle group more than 2 days in a row. The exception is the abs. They recover quicker and can take strain daily. Your arms, legs and back need recovery time to rebuild the muscles torn during your workout. Yes, torn. That is how you gain strength. You strain and stretch and tear your muscles when you push yourself past your normal everyday usage of them. This is necessary for them to grow stronger. Your body repairs the muscle, making it a bit stronger to try preventing it from tearing again. But tear it you will, and again, the body repairs. So it needs time to to this, hence taking a day break between 2 day workouts.

Stay hydrated. When working out, you sweat-sometimes a lot. Make sure you are keeping water on hand while exercising. If you start feeling woozy, stop and rest. Try drinking a sports drink. Your electrolytes may be low. Your sweat is saltwater, and the electrolytes replace that salt. Also, water acts as a conductor to utilize calories properly, and promote weight loss.

Eat appropriately. Your body needs fuel to workout. Don't eat junk food or other empty calorie foods. Eat a well balanced diet, meaning from all food groups. Do not be "dieting" when doing a strenuous workout regime. Your body needs those calories, and yes you will still loose weight. The standard diet for "dieting" is no less than 1200 calories a day. When adding a moderate to heavy exercise routine to the mix, you need the 2000+ calories to function. There are many free calorie calculators on the internet, including my page on the I need to eat how much? link (click here or the link on the left side of the page). This will tell you how much you need to be eating according to your weight and activity level.

Follow these tips and you'll be on your way to a healthier you. These tips are also relevant whether you work out once a week or everyday. Remember who you are no matter where you are in your process. You're a babe!