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Burn Calories and Increase Muscle Mass
Workout Tips for Men
Men workout for a variety of reasons, whether it’s to lose weight, sculpt their bodies, add muscle, or increase physical activity. While there is a wide variety of exercise equipment for use at the gym or home, the bottom line is unless the equipment and/or free form workouts are appropriately applied, the results will be insufficient.
In order to burn calories and increase muscle mass, it is recommended that the following weightlifting exercises are implemented: shoulder, chest, and leg press, as well as squats. In addition, experts advise men to adhere to the following formats:
Whether you exercise on your own or use a personal trainer, begin slowly and work up to a comfort level before advancing to the next phase. It is advisable to begin training on the large muscles first, then moving on to the smaller muscles as the energy required for them is less. In addition, to avoid injury the best advice is to become in tune with the messages your body is emitting. If you are tired, stop; if your back is not straight; stop. These latter elements are important to your workout regimen
Finally, stretching before a workout to warm your body and stretching after to cool down are two important elements to remember. In addition, stretching will diminish any chance of injury during a workout.
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30 Minute Workout Routine
Buttercup, my 5 pound female pup is ready to go. I better get off my computer butt, put on my old jogging shoes and start burning the extra calories needed to lose a pound or two.
Well, healthy living is all about balance. I try to fit a 30 minute exercise routine into my busy day, every day.
How I do it:
First, I take my twenty minute jog then add another ten minutes to strengthen and tone the abs or abdominal muscles. While still lying on the floor (carpet/mat) I work my butt the gluteus maximum. This is done by lifting the hips only slightly, crossing one leg over the other knee and contract the gluten muscles… cross leg over other knee… and do the same for the other cheek.
Stand up and grab 3 pound dumbbells to tone the chest pectoral muscles, legs and quadriceps. See the videos posted here on weight lifting strengthening exercises. Take 5 minutes to do a different set 5 times a week.
Afterward, I feel very good about myself and look oh so forward to lunch. A healthy lunch that is, but loaded with foods I like.
That’s my thought for the day. Be inspired, and do it!! Good luck… and yes - how are you doing?
