by R. Hancock

Is your age 30+??

At around the age of 30 plus, our metabolism starts showing a downward graph. Therefore this is the right time to think about how to keep the metabolism going and keep your weight in check by burning out the calories the right way...

A weight training workout routine is something one should consider when embarking on any weight loss program. There are a lot of tangible benefits one can derive from weight training.

Benefits of a Weight Training Workout Routine

• Weight Training tones your muscles.
• Weight Training increases your RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) - RMR is the rate at which your body burns calories when you are resting just to maintain the regular functions of your body. This is the key to successful long-term weight loss.
• Weight Training strengthens bones - this will reduce the risk of Osteoporosis which is more common in women than men.
• Weight Training is an energy producing activity and a complete workout stimulates all the 650 muscles of our body.
• Weight Training has been proven to increase the HDL Cholesterol levels - which is the GOOD cholesterol in your blood. This in turn reduces the chances of Hypertension which is a major concern for obese people.

When it comes to a weight training workout routine, a lot of women are concerned that their muscles would take a more masculine shape and they would start looking bulky and "Man Brand". This is a misconception. Since the muscular structures of men and women are different the effect of weight training will be different on men and women. Most women will develop just toned muscles and not "big masculine" muscles.

Weight Training when taken up as a part of your daily workout regime with low-fat diet, some cardio-vascular exercises can work wonders for your overall health and make you fit and strong. While building muscles, weight training also relieves your body of the stress prone areas such as the lower back and makes them less susceptible to injury.

It's up to you to choose whether weight lifting will work best for you at home using your own equipment or at a fitness center.

You have two options to get started:

1. Get membership to a fitness center
2. Purchase a home gym system

If you are the kind that likes to be in a familiar ambiance while working out or would not like to go through the routine of dressing up and packing & unpacking the gym bag, home is the best place. A home gym will also save you the commute time besides giving you the convenience of working out at your most convenient time for as long or as little time as you wish. You never know, looking at you working out, your partner may be motivated to share the workouts with you...... Crossbar TM and BowFlex TM are two of the most popular equipments included in many home gym systems.

If you are the outgoing type and prefer to have a different ambiance to really get going, get membership to a gym. If you are the kind that needs to get motivated, a gym is the best option. Seeing others workout, you are bound to get into sync with them. Besides, a facility gym maybe a more economic option in the long run and can provide a wider range of equipment than most home fitness gyms. In addition, having instructors readily available for guidance will improve your chances of having the most effective program.

Remember, first make a plan and then put it into action.... Ensure complete follow through..... else even the best of workout systems will not WORK!!!

Not choosing to include weight training as part of your current weight loss workout program is without-a-doubt the biggest mistake you could make as far as your long-term health and fitness level is concerned. Don't let this exercise pass you by any longer.

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R Hancock is a self help author writing on such topics as nutrition and exercise, weight loss, and building self-confidence.

 

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