strength toning women
Strength Toning tips for women by M. Swami
The age-old battle of keeping flabby
muscles and that unsightly fat at bay is always on. A trim body, toned
muscles is what all of us want. Of course everything comes with a cost and
in this case, proper nutrition and regular exercise are the keys to a
sculpted figure. On the face of it, it does not seem very difficult to
achieve, but in reality it does require a steely discipline. Let us get down
to the brass tacks and see what we need to do.
In the process of strengthening and toning our bodies, we must reduce body
fat. Dieting only decreases bone density and muscle loss. This is dangerous
because it is muscle that helps to burn the excess calories and aids in the
reduction of body fat. It is exercise that helps us to do this. So what kind
of exercise do we do? The answer is simple-- Aerobic and cardiovascular.
Walking or swimming, bicycling or running or even climbing stairs, are all
activities which we do daily, but we must do them for longer and continuous
spells.
None of us can help what we are, but all of us can reduce cellulite in the
areas where it is unnecessarily deposited and tone and strengthen what we
have been genetically endowed with. The word strength training and toning
seems to be misunderstood, because women feel that by strength training they
will become muscle women. This will not happen (unless of course you are
snacking throughout the day) because genetically the amount of testosterone
present in women is less than that present in men. It is this which is
responsible for muscle mass.
This kind of training involves exercises done with low weights and a high number of repetitions. Calories are burned and body fat is lost, and as you have more muscle this will burn calories even when you are at rest. Exercise and routine activities, which was a drudge, are now more fun. What is more, you will no longer be a prey to osteoporosis, a menace for many women. Weight training exercises alternated with aerobic exercises augur well, for they redistribute weight, help you lose those inches and trim body fat.
Do aerobic exercises at least 3 days a
week, starting with 20 minutes a day and gradually working up to 45 minutes
a day. Fitness centers and gyms have all the equipment to help you to get
started, but using small dumb bells or your own body weight is equally
effective. These exercises can be done in the comfort of your home. Of
course, try and be as active as possible. When you want to take a cab, walk
it and when you want to take the lift, climb the stairs.
The first few days of exercise are the worst. Sore thighs, wooden feet and
limbs that just refuse to move. Then it gets better. Take it easy. Reduce
the number of reps, use lighter weights and add on as you progress. Go Slow
and steady and you will definitely win the battle of the bulge. A strong
toned body will be yours. Just don’t give up.
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