Sat, Jun-25-05, 07:41
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Attitude is a Choice
Posts: 30,111
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Plan: No sugar, flour, wheat
Stats: 228.4/209.0/170
BF:stl/too/mch
Progress: 33%
Location: NYC
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Hey Babes!!
This is the SBD Daily Dish and today's is on exercise!! Its a good one!!
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Eight Tips for Effective Weight-Training
(Published 6/25/05) You don't have to be a bodybuilder to experience the benefits of weight training. By lifting weights for a mere 10 minutes a day, two to three days a week, you can increase your metabolism, improve your posture, gain strength, prevent osteoporosis, and relieve stress. Plus, muscle continues to burn calories long after you've left the gym.
Below are eight tips to help you achieve the most from your weight training session:
1-Every muscle has an opposing muscle-make sure you work both to insure a balanced tone.
2-Try not to lock your joints or overextend the muscles. If using free weights, remember to protect your back by bending your knees.
3-Challenge your muscles by trying different weight training exercises from time to time.
4-Adopt a slow and steady pace-it's not a race.
5-If you don't feel it, you're not working hard enough. Try lifting heavier weights or performing more repetitions.
6-Both quantity and quality matter. Do at least 8 to 15 repetitions of each move.
7-Before you try any gym equipment, ask someone to show you how to use it. Most gym-related injuries stem from improper equipment use.
8-A little is better than nothing. Do what you can at first, and then work up to more.
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