Scott Schwab
In taking a lesson from the past, I believe that one of the most important things to do when losing calories; is to keep moving. Always moving and being in motion keeps the body in a constant state of work. I remember that back in High School I wrestled for a year and the thing that we always had to do was stay in motion. As we were sparring and on the mats it was constant movement. Those who were watching were either doing sit-ups, push-ups, or running. The reason for this was two fold. Our couch wanted us ready for meets, so that we could go the full 3 rounds at 3 minutes a piece. The other is that we were losing more calories and helping create the lean muscle. Having muscle is great but, I think the best look is a healthy, lean, look that is provided by a combination of cardio and weight training. The more we are moving the more we are burning. This is why in classes, the goal is to keep the heart rate up and moving the entire time. The formula is usually figured off of 30 minutes of exercise and then the real burning starts. This is true and you will reach this point faster by continuous movement. A couple of secrets in working out at the gym.
#1 Avoid long breaks and long conversations with others.
#2 Keep your body in motion.
#3 Learn which exercises are right for your body
#4 Teach your body to perform at a higher intensity
#5 Enjoy your workouts
These suggestions may seem obvious or even redundant, but ultimately it goes back to our goals and reason to be at the gym. Most people are there to maintain shape or get into shape. Both require the burning of calories. The best way that I know how, is to keep moving. Whether you are doing weight training, sprinting, swimming, etc; keep your body moving and your heart pumping. Have a great weekend and look forward to a guest post next week as well as a post from a medical professional.
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