A total body workout is a great way to make sure you can get a
workout in on those days when life is pulling you in every direction. I
have found that the most important part of any workout routine is to
make sure you stick with it. I have made a promise to myself that I will
get some form of exercise 5 days a week. We
all have those days however, when we just don't have time to devote the
proper amount of time it takes to get a great workout.
Here are a
few of the exercises I have been doing over the last year that have
helped me not only lose over 30 pounds but enabled me to backpack
through the Smokey Mountains for a week without ever feeling like I
wasn't in good enough shape.
Everyone
who got where he is
had to begin where he was.
Robert Louis
Stevenson
There are some things that you should remember when
using these full
body workout routines.
* Make sure you warm up and take a few minutes before and after to stretch.
* Quickly move from one exercise to the next and you will not only
strengthen your muscles but you will get a cardio workout at the same
time
* Make sure you exercise your upper body, lower body and core. This
way even if you have do several days or weeks of these easy workout
routines you will continue to develop your whole body. Not to mention
you won't have to remember what body part you hit during your last
workout.
*Always remember to maintain good form. As your muscles get tired
they will try to cheat by using other muscles. Make sure you are
concentrating on the proper form as well as working the proper muscle
for the job.
*Remember Total Body Exercises are a great way to prepare for real
world activities. You are developing overall strength and vitality so
focus and make the most of your time spent while exercising.
These total body workout routines are not only great for days
when you are busy but if you add a cardio workout to the end of them you
will build muscles, burn calories and get a great cross training
workout for your whole body.
