Prescription for Training

Prescription for Training:

Begin with 1 set of 12-15 repetitions. The amount of weight should produce noticeable muscle fatigue by the last few repetitions.

Master each technique before adding sets or weight. Control the speed of movement with each repetition.

Any increase in sets or weight should occur after 4-6 weeks of training.

Gradually increase to 2-3 sets of 8-12 repetitions.

Perform a compound exercise before an isolation exercise.

Train 3 times per week, every other day.

Rest for a minimum of 2 minutes between sets and exercises.

Always finish your workout with a cool down and stretch.

REMEMBER: To either maintain or lose extra body fat, aerobic exercise is essential in the fight against accumulating fat stores. Aerobic exercise is the only form of exercise that burns fat, thus helping to lose fat weight.

Some important facts about fat:

Fat will not turn into muscle, nor muscle into fat.

Fat is burned through both aerobic exercise and strength training.

Initial weight loss may be from losing water weight.

An improper diet, or fasting, will not reduce fat stores. Instead, the body will hold onto the fat to keep functioning!