The Top 5 Exercises That Build A Healthy Body!
So you wanna get in shape, huh? I bet you'll be glad you found
this article. Not because I wrote it (just kidding), but because
it's the foundation to a great strength training program. Here
are the facts:
* If 100 people join a gym today, only 50 of them will still be
there in 6 months.
* Of those 50 people, 40 will not seek the help of a
personal trainer.
* Of those 40 people, 35 will not be working out effectively or
efficiently.
That means that out of our original 100 gym go-ers, only 5 are
actually realizing their goals in a safe and effective way.
What am I getting at? Everyone needs to exercise... the correct
way. I am a personal trainer that trains loads of clients on a
daily basis. I typically see my clients (many with little or no
exercise experience) surpass those that come to the gym every
single day. Why is that?
Here's why you'll be glad you found this article, and were
smart enough to read it. Strength training is necessary. Just as
necessary as cardio. Even for women! You can run for an hour on
the treadmill every single day of your life, but that does
little to nothing for your bone density and muscular strength.
As we age, we lose massive amounts of bone density. Ever heard
of osteoporosis? YIKES!
The point of this article is to show you the five basic
exercises to build overall strength and toning. You need nothing
more than two free weights, a chair or bench, and a floor. Easy
so far, right? There are no jazzy techniques or $30 videos to
buy. Nothing more that what I mentioned above. Really use these
exercises to develop a proper strength training routine. I will
provide help if you need it. At the bottom of this page is a
link to my website. I think you'll benefit from it more than any
other site in the world. It's down-to-Earth and focused on
results. And we leave all the big technical terms out of it.
Here are the top 5 strength training exercises for overall
strength:
Plank Pose- My absolute favorite exercise of all
time. This baby works those abs more than a crunch could
possibly imagine. Oh don't worry about neck pain, that's a
non-issue with this one.
Squat- I told you... nothing fancy. This exercise
makes your quadriceps (front of thigh) work like crazy. Check
out all the variations of this exercise as well. Who knew a yoga
pose called the 'Goddess' could make you quiver from exhaustion?
Bicep Curl- Work those arms! Our arms need
strength, and this exercise provides it. It's probably the most
recognized exercise out there, but that's because it works.
Push Ups- Enough said! Check the link out
anyway. It shows variations and proper form. Remember we want to
do this the right way.
Bent Over Row- This one is a little tricky, but
well worth it. It develops a strong middle back. Think of
starting your lawn mower and you'll get the motion down in a
jiffy.
These 5 exercises represent different major muscle groups- the
abs, the thighs, the arms, the chest and the back. Those that
are serious about becoming healthy and fit really want nothing
more than the perfect program. That perfect program is
unfortunately not the same for everyone. The good news is that
with these 5 exercises, you have the foundation. Add some
cardio, flexibility and nutrition in the mix and you'll see
amazing results.
Heck, I'll even provide a FREE strength training log! I am always
available to help out too. After all, it is what I do :)