That ends the parts I in this series. Part II will detail specific strength training routines designed to achieve certain goals such as body definition and muscle building. Because it can mean the difference between exercising for a week and exercising for life, I hope you understand the importance of keeping a log of your fitness routine!
Reaching short term goals gives you that extra boost you’ll need to sustain a long term fitness routine and reach some of your bigger, longer term goals. Next, plan your workout routine. Starting off with a few pushups and crunches is also a great way to gear your body up for a tough weight training routine.
Once you have your notebook dedicate the first page to all of your goals, this can be anything from getting in shape for a healthier lifestyle or getting strong enough beat up your brother. Reaching short term goals gives you that extra boost you’ll need to sustain a long term fitness routine and reach some of your bigger, longer term goals.
Step I: Setting Goals
Setting the goal of getting stronger and shaping your body is no different. The first step you must take is getting a notebook that you can dedicate to your new workout routine.
You’ll use this to track your progress which will also keep you motivated to continue your strength training routine.
Short Term Goals:
1: Bench press 150 lbs.
2: Keep my routine going for at least a month
3: Be able to do 50 pushups
Long Term Goals:
1: Bench press 200 lbs.
2: Keep my routine going for 3 months
3: Do 100 pushups
4: Look good for prom
This series covers the 3 most important aspects of setting up a strength training regimen, starting with basic aspects of a strength training routine like goal setting and planning to workout routines and exercise. This article deals with the first stage of a successful strength training routine, goals and a plan for reaching them.
Now, get out your journal and set dates and times for your fitness sessions, be very specific and make sure you have enough to time warm up and cool down. Decide what muscle groups you’ll be working each day and design a workout routine specifically for yourself. This will prevent you from competing against Joe Blow next to you who has been regularly working out for the past 5 years and keep you on track to reach your goals.
Part II will detail specific strength training routines designed to achieve certain goals such as body definition and muscle building.
Step II: The Plan
A 3-day a week commitment is great for beginners because excessive strength training can damage the body, particularly if you haven’t been active lately. This allows your body to recuperate from the stress and rigors of strength training. If you can’t spread out your workout sessions, focus on one muscle group during each session.
Step III: Your First Workout
Your first workout ever is not going to be your “normal routine”. Next, you’re going to want to the amount of weight you can rep with every strength training exercise you plan to do. You’ll use this to track your progress which will also keep you motivated to continue your strength training routine.
Next, plan your workout routine. Starting off with a few pushups and crunches is also a great way to gear your body up for a tough weight training routine.
