Exercise and Motivation
I know it's difficult some
days to get motivated to go to the gym or exercise. It's impossible to
give your 100% each and every day. After all, we are not super human. Even
myself, there are days I say to myself: "I do not feel like going to the
gym" but I do motivate myself to go. I make that extra effort to visit
my gym and at the end of my workout, I feel much better and re-energized.
If you give in to these desires
of not exercising because you do not feel like doing it or putting out
that extra effort to motivate yourself, eventually it can become a bad
habit. You have heard that bad habits are hard to break. It's better to
go out and exercise and do a light workout than none at all. It will keep
you motivated, your body in shape and prevent you from developing lazy
habits.
If your body does need a
break from exercising from time to time, you may consider working out say
3 months in a row for 3 times a week and then taking a week off. This will
give your body a chance to recuperate and replenish its energy.
For those of you who have
problems motivating yourself to exercise you may wish to seek the help
of an online personal trainer like Global
Health and Fitness.
Posted on: Thursday October
12, 2006
Abdominal Workout
Looking for an abdominal
workout that actually works and can be done in 15-20 minutes, 3 times per
day? Whether it's to tone your abs or get a six-pack, the effectiveness
of this workout depends on your nutrition and how slowly you perform these
exercises with attention to your form.
Here's the workout:
Day 1
16 to 24 repetitions ab crunches
- front
16 repetitions ab crunches
- right side
16-24 reps crunches - front
16 reps crunches left side
16-24 reps crunches front
16-21 reps back extensions
16 reps ab crunches with
legs crossed and legs being lifted (from left side)
16 ab crunches with legs
crossed and legs being lifted (from right side)
16 ab crunches with legs
crossed over to side on floor (from left side)
16 ab crunches with legs
crossed over to side on floor (from right side)
30-40 reps of bicycle crunches
(20 to each side)
16-24 reps of legs straight
out and back to your chest
Day 2
16 to 24 ab crunches - front
16 ab crunches - right side
16-24 crunches - front
16 crunches left
16-21 back extensions
16 reps ab crunches with
legs crossed and legs being lifted (from left side)
16 ab crunches with legs
crossed and legs being lifted (from right side)
16 ab crunches with legs
crossed over to side on floor (from left side)
16 ab crunches with legs
crossed over to side on floor (from right side)
12 to each side- left, right
and middle. Almost like bicycle crunches but hold each time for a few seconds
on your left, middle and right. These are the toughest to do and very effective.
Day 3
16 to 24 ab crunches - front
16 ab crunches - right side
16-24 crunches - front
16 crunches left
16-24 crunches front
16-21 back extensions
12-16 to each side of side
bends (3-4 sets)
Not sure how to perform these
exercises, you will find some here
and or in this excellent book called: The
Complete Book of Abs found here.
Posted on: Monday October
1, 2006
