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For those of you wondering whether a cardiovascular
program or weight training program is better, the results are
in. Based on fitness experts and certified personal trainers,
a regimen of both heart-pounding and pumping iron are recommended
for optimal health.
Many an exercise physiologist
will prescribe cardiovascular activity prior to the bodybuilding
part of the work-out. For instance, running or jumping rope
can
warm up the body maximizing the capabilities of the strength
portion of the work-out. The rule applies as the reverse to
cardiovascular exercise. For example, if an exerciser does either
squats or leg extensions, it could impair the energy level or
negatively affect the running form.
Cardiovascular exercise may
serve as a time-saver prior to weight lifting. Since the energy
level is charged up, the muscles will be warmed up and in peak
preparation to body build. Another overlooked aspect of the
exercise regimen is the warm up or initial stretch. While cardiovascular
activity has the role of preparing the body for extended energy
to lift weights, stretching is vital to the aerobic exercise
to minimize the risk of injury. In example, stretching before
working out may decrease the chances of pulling a muscle during
cardio-exercise and even weight training.
Weight lifting tip for body
building rookies: The weight of the appropriate dumbbells, barbells
and lifting equipment will vary from exerciser-to-exerciser.
The best way to find the proper lifting weight is to find a
weight where 10 repetitions can be done in one to three sets.
The last sets should be challenging. If you have significant
energy after ten repetitions, then more weight is needed. As
an alternate, if it is too hard completing an entire set of
10 repetitions, the weight is too heavy. |
