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Monday, February 11, 2008
Most people make the same New Year’s resolutions every year. One of the more popular ones is losing weight. Yes, people say they want to lose weight, but do they put their resolution in motion? Once they start thinking about the summer, they realize they only have five and a half months to get going and fulfill their goal, well now they have less than 4 months before summer kicks in.

There are different ways you can get in shape so you can wear that two-piece bikini or hip hugging swim trunks. You can do this at home, outside, or at a fitness center. Wherever you choose to do it, you should include the following workouts:

Start out with a stretching exercise.
You should always do this prior to starting your exercise workout regimen. You should also do it after you finish. Warming up and cooling down prevents your body from experiencing muscle strain.

You can start off with a cardio or aerobic exercise.
Walking, jogging, bicycling, fitness exercises are not strenuous and you can do any of these for at least 20 to 30 minutes. You should engage in these exercises at least three to four times a week.

Strength or muscle training is important to the mix.
You can use free weights, dumbbells, lifting bars, etc. to strengthen your muscles and your body. If you’re new to this, you’ll want to start out slow. The P90X workout routine can help you gain the muscle mass to be able to effectively workout. With each exercise, you want to get between 8 – 12 repetitions of each exercise until you start to feel tired. You should include exercises for the upper and lower parts of your body to even it out. Since strength and muscle training can be intense, you should do it at least 2 – 3 times a week. Make sure you set aside a day of rest in between workouts.

When you finish your exercise workouts, remember to cool down for at least 5 – 10 minutes. This can include some stretching and other light movements. In addition to preventing muscle strain, cooling down exercises can help your body regain a normal temperature.

As far as an eating regimen, stay away from fad diets. You should be aware of your daily food intake. Using these types of diets can do more harm than good. Depending on what you eat or don’t eat, you could be jeopardizing your balance by missing out on essential nutrients that you would need. You should eat reasonable portion sizes instead of overeating. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables as they contain plenty of vitamins and nutrients that you need to have energy. They also contain plenty of fiber, which is good for your system.

You can start out slow and work your way to your desired result. It’s important that you don’t rush into and workout routine, or you may hurt yourself. As you continue, at some point, you’ll want to include weight training in your regimen. If you’re not sure about what you can do, check with your physician before starting an exercise workout program. Don’t wait until the last minute to try and cram in a workout just so you can get in that bathing suit. It may do you more harm than good.

Shaun T and Rockin Body is another workout routine you may want to take a look at, especially if you are in a 'hurry' to lose those extra pounds before summer.


by: UltimateFitnessGear

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