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Some Fitness Tips That Work
By Gary Holdon
There is no denying that facilitates weight loss. When you have a good combination of a healthy diet and regular the weight will fall off. A good program will strengthen your body and improve your health. These tips will help you construct an program that is all your own.
1. Want muscle? Carbs and fat are your friends.
Carbs and fat are not the enemy; TOO MUCH carbs and fat are what can destroy the benefits of your workout. Include flaxseed oil in your diet; it is high in omega-3 fatty acids. Also include egg whites that are high in protein. Protein shakes can also give you a boost of protein to boost your weight training program. Don't go off the deep end by denying yourself of fats, carbs and other "diet sins."
2. Resistance bands give a more complete workout than free weights and many weight machines. With free weights you have a tendency to gain momentum, taking away from your resistance as you lift. With resistance bands, the resistance remains steady and may even increase with your motion, increasing the effectiveness of your workout. Of course, as with free weights and machines, you must be careful to maintain proper form while using resistance bands. Be sure that they are securely fastened on secure objects. Dry your hands if they become sweaty to prevent the band from slipping out of your hands while extended.
3. Cutting carbohydrates and fats from your diet may cut your rate of muscle development. You definitely do not want to eat too many carbohydrates, fats or proteins, but all of them are useful in the development of muscle when eaten in moderation. It is worth
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noting that certain types of fats are healthier than others. For instance, the omega-3 fatty acids found in flaxseed, walnuts and fish are essential for the body and cannot be produced by the body.
4. Don't drink alcohol. You would think this would be common knowledge or common sense, but few people realize the effects of alcohol on their weight and health. Alcohol puts you at greater risk of injury while working out. Alcohol can also contribute to dehydration, even when you are drinking water.
5. Know your Sports Drinks
Sports drinks can help your body replenish what you lose during a workout. But not all sports drinks are created equal.
- sports drinks should contain 14 to 19 grams of carbohydrate per 8 ounce serving.
- a drink with more than 10% carbs can cause cramps, diarrhea, slow absorption and nausea.
- a drink that has 5% or less sugar may not provide enough energy.
- carbonation causes bloating in the abdominal area. Diluting a carbonated drink to half strength helps.
- sports drinks should have 100 to 110 milligrams per eight ounces.
- you don't need sports drinks with vitamins; when you sweat you don't lose vitamins.
- water is adequate when you for less than an hour. But when is intense and goes for more than an hour, a sports drink can be a great benefit to you.
- if you participate in a sport that lasts for four hours of more you should drink a sports nutrition drink with 110 to 120 milligrams of sodium.
These tips will help you make the most of your workout. Use them and watch your workout get great results!
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