Exercising by itself defines a lot, for e.g;
a) Health conscious
b) stress release
c) Physique conscious
c) Physique conscious
d) Relations (don't be amazed quite a lot of new buddies you could get through exercising..)
e) Lose weight (you see some who just come to lose weight..for many reasons!)
We are just gonna concentrate about gym and basic cardio workouts and little straight forward diet control !
What is a gym??
Gym is a place where people exercise, work out, tone up..and even work
There are some gyms with machines(electronic stuffs), some without latest gadgets but still prevails with traditional weights...but both will have weights and basic machines for any weight lifting exercises. Quite true, will be able to see cardio machines as well, like treadmill and static cycles!
Why go gym?
Well, simple, 1st you cant afford to own all the stuffs in the gym at your house, im not discouraging you from owning one but, its just not that necessary to own a complete gym.
2ndly, the mood and environment, when you go to gym, you go with one motive, one objective that is to sweat! So, when you see other doing so, you get motivated! And of course no distractions..well girls do distract you at the gym..but at the same time they motivate you too!!
3rdly, there will be people at gym, trainers, how would guide you all the way to achieve your objective of going to gym!
How to start off?
Most gyms, they have packages for what and why you are there...your aim...and based on that you can always choose..but there are people who would like to just go and get done something without any restrictions...or some gyms there will only be a personal trainer but no packages..so for these sort of gyms i will guide you what to do...
Well, when we say gym, its always a slow process, nothing could be achieved overnight! That has to be remembered!
Slowly, step by step, you would move...whether its gonna be the speed of a snail or tortoise that doesn't matter, what matter's would be the devotion and discipline..
When you are up for something do it with whole heart!
Im not saying you have to devote you full evenings or mornings in the gym, all im saying is that you have to discipline yourself and help yourself in what you wanna gain!
Ones in gym, you would see lots of tools...all are fascinating, you might wanna take a tour or just start off...remember step by step!
1st- Always alert your muscles and joints what their about to work on...how?? simple, a warm -up is always a must
STRETCH! move all your joints...first know your body well...what are the major muscles in arm, forearm, thighs, leg...then you will know what exercise suits you well and which group of muscles will work!
After stretching, now we are gonna move ahead, if you are aiming for losing weight, then grab the bike or treadmill...I mean CARDIO will be the best..select on, if you are gonna cycle, watch out with your knee, if you are gonna use the treadmill, if you think you are old, then just have an evening walk rather than treadmill-ing! You have to choose what suits you, although most treadmill could be adjusted based on individual needs, so find out!
When you are about to do cardio, remember, never think of lifting weights after your cardio, atleast not those hi-fi stuffs like bench press or muscle workouts! This mite tire you more and we are talking of exhaustion and after cardio your full body might be exhausted..
So, keep weights for another day...remember we have seven days in a week, and not necessary you have to finish all in one day, the gym ain't running anywhere or tomorrow will never die!
Cardio, we have cycling and i said treadmill, dont force yourself, after a tiring working day, you would like to sweet a bit and release your stress, a fine 30minutes of treadmill will do great, then if you wish, you could hop on a static cycle and pedal your knee away!
30minutes only?? what am i gonna do after that??
As i said, exhaustion is never a way to gain things! Hard work is a must but, not till you are fully worn out! That doesn't work either! In a gym, we have lots of stuffs..after treadmill, you could always use your own body weight to do ample amount of exercises..
Sit-ups, push ups, hopping, squats, yoga, and plenty more!
You could also use the dumbell, the moderate weight, to do some muscle workouts as well as to tone your abdomen!
Try not to drink cold water during or immediately after CARDIO (running, jogging, or walking), we need good blood supply to the worked muscles...ice water is a no no!
Your Diet plays an important role and has to be changed ones you are into toning your body!
Remember its a rule of five:
a) Stop fried stuffs
b) Break your current eating pattern to 6 portions in a day
c) Drink plenty of water
d) No to fatty foods, chocolates, cream stuffs, cheese...
e) More vegetables and fruits to be added to all portions!
U must see a drop in your weight as you go on, although its gonna be a slow process, but a small drop will encourage you even more, and that's the most important thing to boost you up!
i could assure you, free jogging coupled with a proper diet in a proper portion could see you sailing in the right direction for both losing your weight and toning your body!
To get motivated just look at your friends WHO ARE GOOD IN PHYSIQUE and also movie stars who maintain their body well for their career...remember, your partner would want you to look good, and that will make you happy!
Just, a little hard work a day, then you will see how useful, healthy, and the feeling you would get is like nothing could ever be compared too
Later, exercising will become part of your daily routine and you would always want yourself to be a role model to others!!
Keep those muscles working! Keep those skin sweating, keep your heart pounding...they would bring you to a new destiny...a new meaning to your life!!
All the very best...start now!!...or its never!!
-S.Pala
