Getting Maximum Results In The Least Amount Of Time

In order to achieve the maximum results from your workout, you have to focus on more than one type of workout.

As a teenager and young adult, I never had a weight problem.  I could eat what I wanted, and I didn't have to exercise. Than I had two kids.  I was about 30 pounds overweight. 
So I vowed to lose the weight.  But just cutting calories wasn't working.  I needed to add  exercise to my daily routine.

There is something you need to know about me.  Whenever I try something new, I have to learn all I can about it.  I buy books, subscribe to magazines, anything I can do to become an "expert".

I learned that while doing cardio is great for losing weight, it can only take you so far.   You need to add strength training to your workout to tone your body.  Gaining muscle also helps you to burn more calories throughout the day, even while you sleep.  It's takes more energy to sustain muscle, therefore strength training revs up your metabolism.  And remember, it's very important to stretch after exercise.

So, if  you want to achieve maximum results in the least amount of time, make sure your weekly routine includes cardio, strength training and stretching.  Remember, when doing strength training, never exercise the same muscle two days in a row.  The muscles need time to repair themselves.  I like to work on upper body one day,  and lower body and abs the next day.  I do cardio first at least 4 times a week, than my strength training routine after the cardio at least 4 times a week, so upper body twice a week, and lower body twice a week.


For example, I will do cardio than upper body strength training on Monday and Thursday, than cardio and lower body strength training on Tuesday and Friday.  I also add Yoga to my routine on Wednesday and Saturday.  I absolutely love Yoga!

Remember, it's all about finding your balance.  What centers you?