Reshape Your Entire Body With Full Body Workouts

August 12, 2009 Filed Under: Workouts

Full body workouts aren’t a new way to workout. Exercises that use resistance whether it’s weights or your own body weight can be combined to sculpt your entire body in just one workout. They can be modified and combined to provide you with all of the variety and intensity you need to reshape your body. Your workouts should incorporate cardiovascular conditioning, muscular strength training, agility, balance and flexibility.

Instead of working out just one area or muscle focus on your whole body and you can turn your body into a fat burning and sculpted work of art. Workout 2 to 3 times a week targeting your entire body. This allows you to work the same muscles several times a week. You’ll save time and reach your goals much more quickly than if you were to work only parts of your body in each workout.

In just 30 minutes you can get an intensive, super efficient workout. Choose one exercise for each body part, legs and buttocks, shoulders, back, chest and abs. Include bicep and triceps exercises if you have time but this is optional since you will be working them in the chest and back exercises. Vary your exercises from workout to workout or week to week to challenge yourself. Increase the weights each week to get even better results. Alternate between heavy weights and light weights to vary the intensity and you will maximize your fat loss.

It can be overwhelming to choose an exercise because there are so many to choose from. Just choose the ones you are most familiar with at first until you have mastered it. Then choose a more challenging one. You can make an exercise easier or harder by varying the weight or using just your body weight.

Perform the exercises back to back with little or no rest in between and you will condition your heart muscle throughout the workout. Once you’ve completed one set of each exercise rest for no more than 90 seconds and repeat all the exercises. Complete 1 to 3 sets of each exercise. The workout will be over and you will be on your way to a slender more fit body in no time.

Challenge your balance by performing some exercises while balancing on one leg. For example you can perform any shoulder exercise this way. You work your shoulders and improve your balance and core stability all in one move. Don’t forget to stretch those muscles at the end of your workout. Stretch each muscle group from head to toe, including calves, thighs, back, shoulders, neck and chest. Hold each stretch for at least 30 seconds to increase flexibility and prevent injury.

Perform your fully body workouts at home or at the gym. Or alternate from home to gym. Gyms are sometimes inefficient because the equipment you need is not in one place which can be inconvenient and time consuming. Most gyms are not designed for full body workouts. Investing in some basic equipment to set up your home gym can make your workouts much more convenient and efficient. You also avoid common gym distractions.

Whether your target is to lose weight, tone your muscles or achieve a slimmer waist, full body workouts will help you attain your goals and you’ll have fun doing it. Reduce your workout time and achieve results more quickly. A focused workout that targets all the major muscle groups can be the most efficient workout ever.

Visit the Home Strength Training website for more fitness information. Get sample full body workouts in the Free Workout Plans section.