Health And Fitness Goals

Are you ready to get started on your health and fitness goals, but not sure where to begin? Taking the time to properly plan your free weights workout program is one of the most important, yet most overlooked components of a successful weight lifting plan.

Benjamin Franklin said it best when he coined the saying, “Failing to plan is planning to fail!” When it comes to lifting weights however, a failure to plan properly is usually the difference between achieving your goals and throwing in the towel before you ever get the ball rolling in the right direction. Follow the outline below to ensure that your weight lifting workout is free of the most common pitfalls before you hit the gym. Your body can thank me later!

Weight Training Techniques and Tips - Rest and Recovery The Key To Weight Lifting Success!

1.) Group your exercises by body part and only perform 2 exercises per body part per workout. If you are following along, this means that at the most, you will be doing 4 exercises per workout.

2.) Keep each set in the 10-12 repetition range. This will help to ensure that you do not overdo it. Keep in mind that as your body strengthens and progresses, this may change, but for know, it is the safest place to begin.

3.) Work each muscle group only one time per week. This ensures that each muscle group has adequate time to rest and recover.

4.) Make sure to rest for a minimum of 2 minutes between exercise sets. This should be enough time for your muscles to regain strength and perform the next set.