Due to the passive lifestyles we lead, more people are constantly starting a new exercise routine to get in shape and build muscle. However, not everyone knows exactly what they are doing, and they could be missing out on important information that could really help them get in shape easily and build muscle fast. In this article, I’m going to share with you some tips on how to kick start your exercise routine to help you get in shape. These are tips that many people have never known before, but can be very effective in helping you exercise and build muscle more easily and efficiently.
1. Exercise your mind before your body
One of the most effective ways to prime your body and really build muscle fast is to use a technique known as ‘visualization’. All you need to do is sit down before exercising, close your eyes, and imagine yourself exercising. The more detail, the better. This will not only lead to better performance during your exercise and weight lifting routine, but your muscles will also benefit. While visualizing, your muscles will also contract, and you can start exercising your muscles and getting fit before you even lift a finger! If you get nothing from this article, at least remember this highly effective muscle building tip.
2. Do the weight lifting first
If you’re combining an aerobic and strength-training program, be sure to lift weights before you start jogging. Doing it in this order can help you burn 30-40% more fat calories than if you started running before lifting weights. You’ll be maximizing your workout by making sure you burn more fat, and you’ll really be able to get in shape and build muscle fast.
3. Shorter is really better!
Instead of having one long training session, breaking it up into two shorter sessions can help you burn more calories. When you exercise, you stimulate the body to increase its metabolism and burn many more calories than usual. When you finish exercising, your body experiences the ‘afterburn effect’. Your body will continue to burn calories at an accelerated rate, many hours after you have stopped exercising. If you split your muscle-building workouts into two sessions, say 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in the evening instead of one 1-hour workout, you’ll be able to burn twice as many calories using the “afterburn effect.” It’s as close to natural, healthy, automatic fat loss as you can get!
If you keep these simple but effective secrets in mind as you plan your workouts, you’ll be able to get fit and build muscle two to three times faster than the poor idiots who hit the gym every day and see little or slow results. . Many more tips on exercise, getting fit and building muscle can be found on my website.