| You have heard it said that your age is merely a | | | | The better you do this 15-minute routine the more |
| number and in many respects that is true, however | | | | conditioned your muscles will get. |
| when it comes to getting in shape it can play an | | | | Next in line is a 15-minute cardiovascular workout. You |
| important role in how. Many people use their age as an | | | | can do this on an elliptical machine, stair stepper, |
| excuse not to get in shape or lead a healthy lifestyle | | | | treadmill or stationary bike. Do not approach this as a |
| including a decent workout regimen. | | | | marathon, however you should get your heart rate |
| The first thing you should know is that your age is not | | | | sped up a bit and continue to build on the limbering you |
| a note from mom and dad letting you out of physical | | | | have just finished. This point of your routine is to get |
| education. When you approach healthy eating, weight | | | | the blood flowing and put your body on notice that you |
| training and cardio, training correctly there is no reason | | | | are serious about getting some work done. |
| why you cannot be healthy not to mention in great | | | | Lightweights should be your next step. When you are |
| shape no matter how old you are. | | | | using free weight training or circuit training, go through |
| If you are interested in reshaping your body, becoming | | | | your complete routine without the use of heavy |
| healthy and fit, losing weight and or increasing bone | | | | weights. You can then follow up with appropriate |
| density weightlifting and bodybuilding are exactly what | | | | weights and repetitions. |
| you are looking for. Besides everyone knows that | | | | A pyramid system works wonders for many |
| people who are fit and trim have better self-esteem | | | | bodybuilders. This workout regimen begins with many |
| and generally feel better about life as a whole. | | | | reps with lightweights and decreasing the number of |
| Exercise also has depression busting ability. You see | | | | reps as you increase the weight. If you want to add |
| exercise releases chemicals in the brain called | | | | bulk and muscle this is a sure fire way to do so. |
| endorphins, which give you a feeling of well being and | | | | One of the most important things to remember is to |
| happiness. | | | | keep proper form with every move. It is better to cut |
| Okay, now that we have discovered some of the | | | | back on the repetitions or weights than to have poor |
| benefits let us talk about the reality of being 40 and | | | | form. Keep the position of your body foremost in your |
| trying to get into shape. You may have to change up | | | | mind. Proper form not only gives you the best results |
| a few things in the routines but you do not have to fall | | | | but also reduces the risk of injury. |
| victim to a too old mentality. | | | | Keep your weight routines to a maximum of 30-45 |
| When we age muscles and joints are not as flexible | | | | minutes each and focus on working out at least four |
| as they were when you were 20 so you will need to | | | | times every seven days. When you have completed a |
| pay special attention to proper stretching and warm up | | | | weight training routine, you can return to a quick cardio |
| exercises. Take 15 minutes and devote it to stretching | | | | session to cool down and further strengthen your |
| muscles and joints. This will give you better flexibility | | | | lungs and heart. |
| and decrease your risk of injury to muscles and joints. | | | | |