Sunday, November 16, 2008

Strength training for core muscles

Strength training always refer to a workout program that can help you build muscles and lose fat. Yup, this is like body sculpting through body-weight exercises to get the physique you want. Strength training is about long lasting habits for permanent change as long as you are ready to do what it takes. Of course you consult a fitness doctor first to determine if the program is appropriate for you.

In one book that I read, it says that weight lifters burns additional calories days after the workout. The increased metabolic effect of aerobics last only for 30 to 60 minutes. Weight training effects last as long as 48 hours. Strength training burns calories long after you leave the gym to maybe until your next workout while aerobics exercise burns only at the time of workout. The extra muscle you build through strength training makes your body burn calories even at rest to keep that new muscle alive.

Weight lifting causes your muscle tissues to break down and rebuild at a higher rate than normal. Muscles break and rebuild. Strength training helps accelerate the process. Know then that short but hard workout had the same effect as longer workout. The more muscle you have, the easier for you to lose fat. Part of the exercise program must focus on particular movement or development of a specific region to help you burn fat and reshape your body. When it comes to long term weight management, gym strength training is preferred.

When you plan to start weight training disembark low fat diets. Low fat diet suppresses the manufacture of testosterone. This is the hormone that contributes to the growth of muscle and burning of fat. Low testosterone level makes your body stores fat more. Eat more protein too which is the most powerful nutrient for building muscle and increasing metabolism. Protein builds calorie-consuming muscle. To have great looking abs, you need to develop abdominal muscles through strength training. Start doing total body training three times a week to have a tighter stronger midsection.

Whole body strength training program can put muscle on your chest, back, shoulders and legs. This gives you a younger stronger body look while helping you burn calories 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Typically you increase muscular strength through consistent and progressive training with weights. Shift emphasis from one region to another on each set of alternate exercise. Still you need to perform aerobic training for your cardio exercises. You also need to include flexibility training to preserve and improve the range of motion in your joints and muscles. This will help you reduce injury while training. This also helps prepare your muscles for a more rigorous activity.

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