31. Don’t just focus on your strengths.
When you workout, you would find out that there are routines that you like, and some that you do not like. There is a good probability that those routines that you do not like are the ones that you are not good at. In other words, they may involve your weak muscles. Thus, it is best if you do the ones you don’t like more often, so that you can get rid of your weaknesses.
32. Visit your doctor.
Prior to getting involved with any kind of training or workout program, it is imperative that you visit a doctor first. This way, he can get you checked out if you are fit for going through certain workout routines. Aside from that, he may also be able to tell you what exercises you need the most, in order to achieve your goals faster.
33. Eliminating boredom.
One of the culprits behind failures when it comes to losing weight or building muscles is boredom. Thus, it is important that you prevent it from happening to you. To eliminate the chances of getting bored, you should vary your exercises. Aside from that, you can also change your frequency, time, as well as the intensity of your exercise routines from time to time.
34. Building your arms even after getting hurt.
When you lift weights, there is always a possibility to injure or hurt one of your arms. However, there is no need to stop working out, if you only hurt one of them. For example, if you hurt your left arm, you should continue working out your right arm. This is because, when you work out one arm, it actually stimulates the muscle nerve fibers of the arm that got hurt.
35. Count backwards.
When it comes to counting your repetitions, it is a good idea to count backwards. This is because, when you do it this way, instead of thinking about how many you have already done, you can only think about what you have left. Thus, it makes working out easier for you as you approach the end part of the set.
36. Your workout progress.
If you have not been going through exercise routines for quite some time, then it is important to go with easier exercises first. In other words, don’t immediately perform intensive exercises, since it can get your muscles strained. Start with low intensity workout routines first, and go with the more challenging ones, when you have gained more experience in it.
37. Improving the condition of your legs.
When you exercise, it is best if you target your calves as well, so that you can improve the condition and the looks of your legs. To achieve this, you should do seated as well as the standing calf raises. You would get better results when you do it like this, since your calves consist of two different muscles, which you can target with the seated and standing routines.
38. Weigh yourself prior to exercising.
Before starting with your exercise program, you should weigh yourself first. This is important, especially if you are trying to lose weight. Take note of your weight and write it down on your calendar or a notepad. This way, you can refer to it after a couple of weeks of exercising, to see your progress.
39. Test yourself every 3 or 4 weeks.
In working out, it is best if you test yourself regularly. Test different variables in your body such as your waist, body fat, muscle size, and such. By doing this, it would show you the results that are tangible, due to your workout program. When you see differences, then you are assured that all your efforts are paying off.
40. Don’t take certain medicines after working out.
It is not a good idea to drink certain medicines after going through your workout session. Some people actually take ibuprofen and acetaminophen after exercising to relieve muscle pain. However, some experts say that these drugs can actually suppress muscle development, if you take them after working out, which is why it is best to avoid them.
41. What to do when you are bored.
If you have been walking for quite some time already, in order to lose weight, there is a possibility that you have become bored with it. When this happens, you need to find a good alternative to walking, so that you can keep on exercising. Some of the options that you have when it comes to this would be biking, swimming, and running.
42. Getting rid of your protruding belly.
If you want to flatten out your stomach, then you should do more abdominal crunches each time you visit the gym. To make your crunches more effective though, one of the techniques that you can follow is to exhale with force when you reach the top of your movement. When you do this, it actually forces your abs to work harder, which results to having more muscles in that part of your body.
43. How to effectively achieve six-pack abs.
Although it is true that you need to go through crunches to achieve better abs, there are times when you may not be able to achieve it fast. One of the things that can prevent you from having fabulous abs is actually the fats that you have in your stomach. This is because, the fats would hide your abdominal muscles. With that, you should get rid of your fats in order to have abs.
44. Building bigger biceps.
When you workout, you may also want to build bigger biceps, which is why you want to perform arm curls. To become more effective on it, it is wise to bend your wrists when you perform the routine. By extending them backwards slightly, you would actually be targeting your biceps more, and work it harder.
45. Working out at your own home.
There are lots of benefits when you workout at your own place. Aside from the fact that you won’t have to deal with gym membership fees, you also won’t have to step out of your home and go through traffic. However, you need to make sure that you are really committed in going through it, since there are also lots of distractions at your home.
46. Exercising when you are weak.
There are some people who still try to go to the fitness gym even when they have fever, cough, or colds. This is actually useless, since your body would be focusing its resources in healing itself. With that, it is best just to get some rest at your place, and only workout when you are already at the best of health.
47. Ride your bike to the mountains.
Going to the mountains with your friends while riding bicycles is actually great. This is because, it gives you the cardiovascular exercise that you need to build your stamina. On top of that, you can also inhale fresh air once you reach your destination. Choose your bike well though, to be on the safe side.
48. Hiring a trainer for exercising.
If you want to improve your weightlifting ability or for other sporting events, you can always hire a trainer for it. A trainer can provide you guidance in going through the routines that you need to tackle. On top of that, he would also make sure that you are progressing effectively.
49. Paying your exercise trainer in advance.
In hiring a trainer for your exercise routines, you may want to pay him in advance. This is because, it would ensure that you would follow through on your workout sessions. On top of that, it would also ensure that the trainer would be guiding you properly.
50. Building your muscles more by stretching.
After working out a certain muscle group, it is actually a good idea to stretch them. When you stretch them, they would actually get developed faster. Do the stretching for 20 to 30 seconds, so that your muscles would get developed faster. This should be done on a regular basis, so that you can see results soon.
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