How Many Days to Work Out?
Thanks
to the cardio-marathon mindset of the 80s, most folks are convinced they need
to exercise for over an hour, seven days a week, to "get fit." But
that's not even close to the truth.
First
and foremost, your nutrition is more important than your exercise habits when
it comes to fat loss and longevity. If you run for an hour each day but still
have a doughnut for breakfast every morning, you could be shortening your life
span and increasing your waist size. To set the foundation for fat loss and
fitness, stick with whole, natural foods, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts,
fish, and protein.
For
your exercise sessions, focus on quality and intensity, not quantity. By
exercising three days per week for only 45 minutes per session (or less!), you
can strengthen your entire body. Try multi-muscle resistance exercises for
strength, and burn fat with short-burst interval training. Follow that up with
stretches for tight muscle groups only, and you'll be in and out of the gym
before you know it.
Spend
the remaining four days of the week staying active and keeping your butt off
the couch. Keep your body and mind busy with activities you love, such as
walking with your dog, doing yoga, playing sports, or running errands by bike
or on foot.
[Ed.
Note: Fitness expert Craig Ballantyne is the creator of the Turbulence Training for Fat Loss system.
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