A Simple Fitness Plan That Anyone Can Do

Let me paint you a picture. Back in 2009, I was grossly overweight. Some may call it obese. I weighted in at around 130kg, and always blamed my low metabolism as the reason for my size. You know all of those people who can consistently eat anything and get away with it? Now, whilst a low metabolism was certainly a contributor to my size, it was not the be all and end all.

For one, I ate terribly. I used to complain about how healthy food was so expensive, when it was portion size that would actually make food cheaper afterall. I used to complain that I was not fit enough to go to the gym, when all that my problem was, was a simple lack of confidence. Who wants to be the fat person at the gym anyway? It did take me my first visit to the gym to realize that not all people are super fit at a gym though, afterall, this is why we go, right?

So, I wouldn't be writing this piece today if there wasn't a benefit, right? Here's the thing. I am not my perfect size yet, but I have lost a huge amount of weight. You are probably wanting to know the basic routines that I took, right?

Food first and foremost. If anything at all, you need to change your diet. This is always going to be reflective of the energy that you burn, and how you burn it. What you put into your body at the right time will have an impact on your ability to burn fat, and not just that, but your ability to keep the weight off. Let me explain as I go through the workouts that I did.

The Treadmill is a great place to start. Don't run just yet, let your body ease into it. Every time I visit the gym, I will walk at least 4 kilometers at around 6kph to get my heart rate up. Based on your body type and age, you will be able to reach the perfect heart rate range to burn fat, however, this is something that you really should consult with your doctor first about. You don't want to push yourself too far. Also, keep your water intake up, as you will be losing liters of water as you workout.

The Cross Trainer is a bit of a tough one for newbies. It took me a few weeks to be able to do a simple 20 minute workout on one of these, however, it does get easier. Start with minimal resistance, start slow, and work your way up. If you last 5 minutes your first time, that's OK, because you will easily be able to do 10 minutes next time. Again, focus on getting to that fat burning zone, and keep your water intake up.

Next, you are going to want to focus on your muscle growth. Now, there is no real need for me to specify a workout here, as each person is going to be different. The key is to focus on your core, your arms, and your legs. In turn, this will give your body the ability to absorb more of what you eat, and put it to good use.

It is worth noting that if you are new to this, you are going to end up being quite sore after your workouts. It is in this sense that I recommend good intake of protein rich foods after a workout as to help with muscle repair. This will also reduce the pain after workouts.

There are many ways to get into shape at the Gym, this is the method that I used, and it has worked quite well so far! I do want to stress before I finish that it is always worth while seeing your doctor before committing to a plan. This will help you get the most out of your workout, and know your limits. It is also worth talking to a trainer at the Gym so that you know what kind of plan is best suited to you.