
do not have to stretch, or that if your exercise is light enough that your
body will stretch itself. This is never the case, and becomes more
important the older you get. Always stretch to prevent injury and get the
most out of your workout.
Consult with a professional before attempting a new exercise with weights
or machine. Doing an exercise or using a machine improperly can negate
any benefits you might get from it. Worse than that, you can sometimes
even injure yourself, possibly causing long-term problems.
How Does It Work And Benefits?
A great way to get fit is to start eating more vegetables. Vegetables are
packed with essential vitamins and nutrients and if you aren't eating
enough, you aren't doing your body any favors. An easy way to make sure
you're eating enough vegetables is to just toss a handful of them into a
salad.
Working out in the morning is a great idea, but it isn't always easy to get
up early. If you are determined to work out in the morning, try weaning
yourself into getting up early. Get up ten to fifteen minutes earlier than
normal and do any kind of physical activity. Continue to do this by getting
up a little earlier each week until you are up early enough to do a complete
workout.
Keep your workout machines and dumbbells in order. Use the smaller
weights first and work your way up to the larger weight like barbells and
bench presses, and then eventually work your way up to a machine. The
smaller weights uses more of your muscle and you get fatigued easier.
If you are trying to lose some of your gut, stick with aerobic exercise, not