Get Fit Quickly
Want to lose those excess pounds? Get toned? Get a hard body? Follow these steps and you'll get fit in no time.
Instructions
1. Decide what you're looking for. Do you want to lose a little weight? Do you want to get toned, or do you want to build muscle? There are different exercise options for different goals.
2. Experts say that a combination of cardiovascular exercise (like running, where your heart rate gets and stays elevated) and strength training is best for all types of fitness goals. If you just want to lose weight, you can focus more on cardio work. If you want to get toned or get strong, you may lean towards more strength training.
3. Always stretch before working out. Spend a few minutes slowly stretching the body parts that you will be exercising.
4. Starting a cardiovascular work out is easy. Remember, your goal is to get your heart rate up, and keep it there for at least thirty minutes. You have a variety of different ways you can do this. You can walk quickly, jog or run. You can ride a bicycle. You can go rowing. Be creative -- do things you will enjoy, and don't be afraid to change up activities.
5. Strength training can be a little more intimidating, but it shouldn't be. Start with pushups -- everyone knows do them! It does not matter if you can only do two or three to start -- you will get stronger. Follow up with squats: stand with your feet hip-width apart, toes facing straight ahead. Slowly bend your knees and lower your hips towards the floor, keeping your torso straight and abs pulled in tight. Repeat several times.
6. Get yourself a set of light free weights, and start doing some basic exercises. Try doing simple arm curls, then progress to different routines, like lifting the weights above your head. As you get stronger, you will be able to do more advanced exercises. Try to do at least three sets (a set is one series of repetitions) of five reps each.
7. Don't forget to cool down. If you are doing cardio, spend five minutes slowly walking after your work out. If you've been strength training, do follow up stretches of the muscle areas you worked out.
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