Lift Weight, Lose Fat And Look Great !

If you go to the gym, you may have received some advice about your training, heard some myths or learned an exercise from someone that wasn't executing it properly. Sometimes you get advice from those that are only using themselves as an example. You may shy away from the weight room because you don't want abnormally large muscles. You may not do cardio because you don't want to lose the muscle mass you worked so hard for. What we fail to realize is that we all train our bodies for different things. Furthermore, our bodies are all different so what works for one person, may not work for another.

If you lost thirty pounds by, circuit training with weights and by eating healthier, you shouldn't tell someone not to do cardio, in order to lose weight. Another person may need extended cardio to shed more calories. We all expend energy at different rates. Unfortunately, some have to work harder than others to get the same results. You may see a guy with big muscles and figure you'll look like him of you workout like him. You may not gain strength as fast as he does and wonder why. The reason is that your body is different from his. There is no universal program that works for everyone. It's up to you to find what works for the type of body you have. Your exercise program should match your goals.

Before going any further, let's dispel the myths. You can lift heavy weights and not look like a bodybuilder. Moreover, you can build strength and lose body fat by doing so. Choosing compound exercises, such as squats and deadlifts will help to recruit more muscle groups and expend more energy. Your workouts should vary. This doesn't mean to lift heavy every day or to go so heave that you end up arching your back. Integrate some heavy weight training into your weekly routine to add another dimension to your program. Go as heavy as your body will allow you to, without sacrificing form. If you have to alter your body mechanics, then the weight is too heavy for you. There should always be a strong emphasis on proper form, especially when lifting heavy.

I've become familiar with people of all different body types. Through trails and testing is how I learned the most effective ways to address each unique physique. Get familiar with your body and what works best for you. Though each body is different, the principles remain the same. Never compromise your form for another rep or heavier weight.

By Phillip J Schiefer