Weight Loss Program

Are you working out everyday, but seeing no results? It could be because you are not using your time to it’s full potential. When starting your postnatal exercise program, the way you make use of your time makes all the difference. Use your precious minutes wisely by staying away from these top 10 time- wasters

1. Light weights, lots of reps: If you’re looking to build strength and muscle, you won’t get very far doing 50 reps with 2 pound weights. Up the weight and decrease the reps so you can do no more than 15 reps per set.
2. Failing to plan: Don’t wander around the gym or get side tracked at home. Before you start your workout, make a list of six to eight exercises for a variety of muscle groups and have in mind what cardio activity you’re planning on doing. Then once you get to the gym, you can get started right away.
3. Poor form: You may think you’re training hard but without proper form not only are you sabotaging great results, you’re at risk for injury. Ask a trainer for help to make sure your are doing your exercise correctly.
4. Too much resting: Don’t rest longer than 30 to 90 seconds between sets. If the machine you want to use is already busy, do some push-ups or sit-ups while you wait.
5. Social butterfly: Although a workout buddy is a great idea, make sure you are not talking through your whole session. Save the talking for your warm-up and cool-down.
6. In a rut: Muscles can adapt to your workout routine. Do you always use the elliptical? Try using the treadmill instead. If you have a favorite bicep exercise, try a new one in place of that one. Always keep your muscles guessing for maximum results.
7. Reading or watching TV: If you like to watch TV or reading your favorite magazine while you workout, then chances are that you are not giving your workout the attention your should be. Focus on your training and push yourself.
8. Muscle isolation: Doing separate exercises for each muscle group can leave you with little time for each. Concentrate on compound moves like push-ups, squats, and dead lifts that use more than one muscle group for greatest gains.
9. Changing clothes: Walking to the change room, finding a locker, changing into your gym clothes and tying your shoes just used up 10 minutes. Get ready at home so you can get started right away.
10. Afternoon exercise: Although fitting in your training at anytime is great, chances are you’re more likely to skip your afternoon session or cut the time short if something else comes up. Try working out in the morning to get it done early and feel great the rest of the day.

Hopefully these 10 simple things can help you stay focused and make great use of your time. There’s always something else you could be doing instead of exercise, but none of them are going to help you get into the shape you’ve been seeking.