You might not agree with me but please hear me out "The best exercise program for you is the one you will do!!" Next time you start an exercise or eating plan take note of the following guidelines and if they don't work out don't put yourself through the hassle. What you do need is something to stick with for the rest of your life, don't ever start a program that will set you up to fail. It must be interesting and fun or you will get bored and never stick with it. In the text below you will find some good fitness tips that will keep you right on track for a long time ahead!
One very good abdominal exercise - and it might be the most productive way to train the abdominal muscles, is to use the brace and hollow technique. Standing and breathing normally, now suck in your stomach towards your spine and hold, remember to breath normally, now hold for seven seconds and release, do this exercise 8 - 10 times. This isometric exercise helps strengthen the abdominal and the muscular girdle around your waist.
Fast Walking - Research shows that regular, brisk walking is one of the best exercises we can do for overall fitness. It suits people of all ages and fitness levels. Walking is an excellent way to get fit because it uses nearly all the muscles and you have to carry your body weight. I used to walk for about an hour every morning when I got the time to do it.
Try Boxing For Fitness - Today, boxing is recognized as a health promoting exercise program that provides a full body workout. The exercises can be done with or without equipment. If you want to use equipment then buy a heavy punching bag and boxing mitts - available at any sports store for between $50.00 and $100.00. Other benefits of boxing include, increased stamina, increased strength, speed and co-ordination and it is used for reducing aggression. Sports scientists agree that boxing training is one of the best exercises because the whole body is used.
You may also try Active Isolated Stretching - AIl stretching does is what stretching is supposed to do, it transports oxygen to sore muscles and quickly removes toxins so the muscle will recover faster. It will also work as a deep massage because it activates all the muscle fibres during the actual stretch. Isolate the muscle you want to stretch then contract the muscle opposite. This causes the isolated muscle or group to relax straight away and when it does it is ready to stretch. Gently and quickly stretch the isolated muscle until it can't be stretched any further; now give yourself a gentle pull with your hands or rope. Go as far as you can and then hold the stretch for no more than 2 seconds then release, do this for a total of 5 repetitions on the isolated muscle or group.
This is a program for everyone and a realistic one as well, a program that is time efficient for you and your life otherwise it will not be followed.
Note: Diet or exercise regimes should not be embarked on without seeking the advice of a health care professional.
Michael Russell
Your Independent guide to Exercise