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Effective Workout Tips: Get Your Dream Body in 30 Minutes a Day

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Did you know that you don’t have to workout for hours in order to get your dream body? It’s true. In fact, only 30-45 minutes a day is enough to firm you up and trim you down-if your exercise routines are the correct type.

Follow these effective workout tips and get your dream body in just 30 minutes a day.

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1. Intersperse high intensity workouts with lower intensity ones.

You can do this in two ways. Either you can pump up the intensity during your regular workout, or you can perform high intensity workouts every other day. For instance, your exercise routines could include:

Remember always to increase your endurance before you increase the intensity of your workout.

2. Combine Cardio with Strength Training.

The folks at Curves Fitness Centers have it right: combining cardio with strength training is one of the most effective workout tips. This is called circuit training, and science has even confirmed its efficacy at burning more calories than either cardio or strength training alone. Plus you can cut your workout time in half!

3. Mix It Up

If you enjoy your exercise routine, that’s great. But if you enjoy it to the point that it becomes easy, you’ve got a problem. You see, your body becomes very efficient at performing exercises that you do all the time. At that point, your workout does not, well, work out very well anymore. To keep that from happening, mix your exercise routines up. Intersperse jogging with walking, tennis, or swimming, for instance.

4. Consume Protein.

One of the best workout tips is to consume lots of protein. Your muscles need s it to rebuild muscle. This is true, by the way, for both cardio and strength training workouts. So make sure you include lots of protein in your diet.

5. Eat Carbs.

Just like you need protein to repair muscle from your workout, you need carbs to give you energy. Eating a banana before your exercise routines are a great way of providing energy for your workout.

Although there are many effective workout tips, these are five of the most important. Just pace yourself, work up to your goal, and you could have your dream body in just 30 minutes a day.

Disclaimer: Before following this or any exercise program, check with your doctor.

6 Commonly Asked Questions About Working Out

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We get asked a lot of times various questions related to health and fitness. Most common questions are; what are the best methods or ways to workout more efficiently, especially within time restraints.

So we decide to compiled a list of the top 6 questions we receive in hopes it can benefit some of you out there. 

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What is the best type of cardiovascular exercise to do?

Interval training has been proven to improve cardiovascular fitness and body composition quicker than any other method. It is also a lot more “fun” than running on a treadmill for an hour.

How should I engage in weight training?

The most efficient way is circuit training. You will get maximal growth hormone output and get a great cardio workout at the same time.

At my gym, I see people doing cardio first. Is this the best way?

I would advise you to do a 5-10 minute warm up on a cardio machine such as a treadmill or elliptical to prepare your body for the stress that you are about to put it through. As to whether to do your cardio training or resistance training first, I would say if you are a runner, do cardio first. If you are a bodybuilder, you should hit the weights first. You always get more out of the first part of your workout so you want to focus on that part of training. If you are a housewife, I would mix it up and see which one your body responds to better.

How important are aerobics and fitness classes for weight loss?

If you find that you are more of a social creature and need the motivation of a group, then fitness classes are the way to go. These classes are filled with like-minded people with the same goals: get fit and have fun. If going to fitness classes will get you to remain active and consistent, DO IT!

I don’t have time to workout. What can I do to get fit and lose weight?

If you are short on time, then you should do 3 sets of 50 heavy two-hand kettlebell swings with one minute rest periods. If you need a cardio workout, high intensity Tabata sprints are the way to go. This will only take 8 minutes.

When I work out, I get really sore the next day or so after. What can I do to ease the soreness?

Make sure you are performing a cool down after every workout. Drink 8 ounces of tart cherry juice after every intense workout. This will decrease soreness by decreasing the inflammation markers in your body. Some other things that may help are contrast baths, ice baths, deep tissue massages, foam rolling, and staying hydrated.