Lift Weight to Lose Weight- video blog

If your goal is weight loss, then you need to know which exercises will help you lose weight and tone up.
But why are you doing these exercises?
It's important to understand why you want to do them. Do you know how lean muscle works in your body? Watch this video and Discover how muscle burns calories, and why you need to Lift Weight to Lose Weight:



So, how do you add weight-lifting into your workout routine?
1st, Learn how to use strength-training equipment. If you belong to a gym, attend an orientation and hire a personal trainer. If you workout at home, hire a trainer to show you and design a program for you. Also, read books and watch videos.
2nd, Design a well-rounded program. Throughout your week, you need to include cardio, strength-training, and stretching exercises. When you strength-train, you must include major muscle groups. Here are some examples of scheduling strength-training (*before or after cardio or stretching):
Routine 1:
Mon, Wed, - Legs and Torso (Back, Abs)
Wed, Fri- Hips and Chest
Tue, Th, Sa or Sun- Arms and Shoulders

Routine 2:
Day 1, Mon- Legs (Calves, Thighs, Hips)
Day 2, Tues- Arms (Biceps, Triceps)
Day 3, Wed- Shoulders, Chest
Day 4, Thu- Back, Abs & Obliques
Day 5, Fri- Light cardio, Rest, get a Massage, Sauna
Days 1-4 - repeat

Combo Routine:
Day 1- Intense Cardio; Strengthen Arms, Shoulders, Chest
Day 2- Light Cardio; Strengthen Legs, Hips
Day 3- Medium Cardio; Strengthen Back, Abs
Day 4- Rest, light cardio
Day 5- Medium->Intense Cardio; Light Strengthen Lower Body
Day 6- Light Cardio; Light Strengthen total Upper Body
Day 7- Rest, light cardio
repeat

Vary your routine every 4-6 weeks to keep your mind and muscles challenged. Keep learning. Get comfortable with your exercises: you'll like some more than others. Keep trying new ones!

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