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The following free online workouts should be used by individuals with little or no strength training experience.
These workouts will focus on improving your muscular strength and muscular endurance. Strength training
will also improve your body composition by decreasing fat tissue and increasing lean tissue. An increase
in lean or muscle tissue will assist you in burning more calories at rest. Additionally, strength training
improves tendon, ligament, and bone strength, and strength training will improve your muscle tone.
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The following 8 exercises will utilize your major muscle
groups: hips, legs, chest, back, shoulders, and arms:
Perform 1 set of each exercise and perform additional
sets as your fitness level increases.
You should perform strength training exercises 2-3 days/week with
a minimal rest period of 48 hours between workouts. Start with
a weight that you can lift for 8-12 repetitions. You should increase
the weight once you can perform 12 repetitions with the weight that
you are using. Strength training machines are recommended for beginners
because they are generally safer than free weights. After you gain experience
using machines and your fitness level improves, you can incorporate free weights
into your strength training routine.
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All of the exercises listed can be viewed on our web site.
If you have any other questions about these exercises, please
ask a Personal Trainer at one of our clubs for assistance.
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