Even though we have a daily work out routing, that doesn't mean
we are getting the best workout. There are a few common short
cuts we might be taking that we don't even realize. Here are a
few fixes so we can burn more calories, lose more weight and
sculpt more muscle.
* Treadmill - Many of us probably get on the treadmill and walk
at a zero incline. A zero incline can cause less calorie
burning. Increasing the incline as much as 6 percent can almost
double your calorie burning. * Stretching - A lot of times we
might not stretch long enough before and after our workout. Long
stretching helps to protect our muscles. Try to hold the stretch
for at least 20 seconds; better yet try to hold each stretch up
to 60 seconds. Make sure to take deep breathes to help with
relaxing. * Strength Training - We often rush through our
strength training. Using a quick pace prevents the muscle from
moving through its full range of motion. When lowering the
weight count 2 to 4 seconds. when raising the weight count 2
seconds. This allows for the muscle to go through a full motion.
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