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CHAPTER 5 –START EXERCISING TO

INCINERATE BODY FAT

It’s important to decide what type of workout you want to engage in-lifting weights, dancing, swimming, biking, etc.

It’s important that whatever you choose, you choose something that you enjoy doing, to increase your chances of sticking to it. If, for example, you choose weight lifting, you could start off with a workout that looks something like this:

• 3 days a week, lift weights
• Each time, do a full-body workout
• Begin with stretches and some cardio to warm up
• Do 3 sets of 8-12 reps of one exercise per each body part (i.e. shoulders, hamstrings, biceps, abs, etc.)
• Stretch as part of a cool down routine

If you decide to do just cardio instead as a starter, you could do something like this:  3 days a week, do cardio

• Each time, you can either do the same form of cardio or switch it up (i.e. elliptical trainer, treadmill, bike)  Begin with stretches and some very easy, slow-paced cardio to warm up
• Workout for 15-30 minutes, depending on your ability level
• Stretch as part of a cool down routine

It’s important to start off slow and gradually build up. With weight lifting, you can add more weight to your lifts as you progress.

With cardio, you can add more time to your sessions as you progress. You don’t want to jump in head deep and not have anywhere to progress to or over train and get burnt out. Baby steps are key when starting a workout program.

Once you reach your initial goal, you may find yourself setting another one, and that’s great. It’s important to always have something to work towards or look forward to. When you are able to view fitness, health and wellness as a journey and not just a destination, you will find it much more enjoyable.

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