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Lifting Weights

Lifting weights can get you back on track! Doing cardio exercises such as walking, swimming, riding a bike, getting on a stair climber or tread mill, are examples of exercises that raise your metabolism and can aid in improving your cardio health.

But, to build lean muscle tissue lifting weights is the key to long term sucess! You can lift weights to lose weight. This can be accomplished by weight training with machines, barbells and/or dumbells. That’s right, research shows as little as 2-3 times a week (30-45 minutes per workout) is all it takes to build a leaner you! The more lean muscle tissue you build the more body fat you burn.

Motivation is number one. Don’t be overcome with excuses. My experience as a personal trainer reflect ‘time’ as the most common excuse for individuals not starting a workout schedule. We all have the same amount of time we just have to implement effective time management. For example, my first suggestion for a personal time saver is T.V. time. Thats right, how much time do we spend sitting around watching sitcoms, game shows, movies etc? We all can find idle or unproductive time in our personal schedules that we could put to better use. I call these time waisters or time blocks that can be used to invest in the rest of your life!

That’s what weight training can do. It can change your life forever!

Weight Lifting Supplements

provide energy and strength for lifting weights. You will also find that when followed diligently, a weight training and/or exercise workout routine will help you build lean muscle and burn fat.

To get started, check out a few gyms or fitness centers to find one that you will be comfortable in. I recommend (when possible) the use of local family fitness centersand to have a qualified trainer or instructor assist you in designing your workout program. If you are a beginner, an instructor will map out a program designed specifically for you!

If you are unable to access a gym or fitness center you can still weight train at home with dumbells and hand weights. To assist in your workouts, there are many books or videos readily available on this subject. I strongly advise you to find a buddy or partner to train with. It’s a very important motivational factor as well as an excellent safety aid. It’s beneficial in helping you maintain a scheduled workout program.

The greatest aid in sticking to your weight training program is setting goals. You must write them down; both short term and long term goals. Get them out frequently and review them. Upon reaching your first goal, establish a new set of goals and rewrite your weight training program to help accomplish them. Remember, be realistic when setting your goals. This is the most important part of the process.

And finally, reward yourself each time you reach one of your goals. Buy something special for yourself! You deserve it! I have seen weight training programs literally change peoples lives. So don’t procrastinate…start your training program today!

Invest in the rest of your life.

Leonard Pettey
Personal Fitness Trainer
Houston, TX

A weight training program that includes exercise and lifting weights can help you stop feeling sick and tired.