What is the key to getting in the shape you want…
…the magic three!
Optimum Exercise
Optimum Nutrition and
Optimum Recovery!
Optimum exercise
So training smart and hard with the exercise.
Not any exercise will do. You will want to combine cardiovascular exercise along with resistance training.
Cardiovascular exercise are exercises such as running, cycling, rowing etc.
Resistance training is anything involving a resistance. Anything from bodyweight, weights, bands, cables etc.
Also you must change your training program often. I find every 4 weeks is great! Also the more you mix it up the more fun it will be for you rather than monotonous.
Optimum Nutrition
You probably know what I’m going to say here. Cut out the junk foods. Yes you have to do it. Junk foods such as biscuits, cakes, crisps, fizzy drinks, fast foods, sweets!
Eat plenty of healthy nutritious foods, lean meats, chicken, fish, vegetables, wholegrain rice, beans, lentils etc
Water is so important too. Many people seem to not drink enough water. 1.5 to 2 litres is needed per day for most people, sometimes more.
And water means water, not tea or coffee.
Optimum recovery
You are eating right, training hard, now you need to make sure to get enough recovery. I would not suggest training abs every single day, give it time to recover and that goes for any muscle group.
When you train, muscle tissue breaks down. Recovery time is needed to repair the muscle(s).
All that means is do not train the same muscle groups every day.
Also enough sleep is needed. Typically around 7 – 9 hours per night. The body repairs during sleep so make sure you get enough for yourself.
