You are not stuck with the body that you were born with. Exercise, in particular a well thought out weight lifting plan can change the shape and build of your body. This article will get you started.
For too long people have thought that the magical key to weight loss and a great body was through dieting and aerobic exercise. While these are certainly two important components, the often overlooked element is weight training. Whether you are male or female, weight training is the most effective way to re-shape your body. Before you get started, we can clear up a few common misconceptions.
I need to be at my ideal weight before I start lifting.
This is a pretty common excuse. While it is true that if you have extra body fat over your muscles, your new muscle will not be visible, this is no reason not to start lifting. Muscle is not built overnight. Start lifting weights now, and you will firm up as you slim down. Muscle also aids in the weight loss process by increasing your metabolism. Using proper form while lifting weights also improves your posture which helps you look much slimmer.
I will get too bulky
Sorry, but this is not likely to happen. The muscle bound athletes that you see at the gym did not get that way by accident. Those bodies require hours spent at the gym each day, along with specialized nutrition plans and supplements. The average weight lifter can gain a certain amount of tone and definition, but don’t worry about having to cut the necks out of all your shirts just yet.
I don’t have time to add anything else to my exercise routine.
There are a variety of ways to add weight lifting to your existing workout. You can shorten the length of your aerobic workout two days a week and lift on those days, or you can revamp your workout to include circuit training which provides an aerobic and weight workout at the same time. Now that you do not have any excuses, it is time to decide what type of weight lifting program to add to your workout schedule.