Sunday, January 27, 2008

Back to routine

I have started working out again. It was hard to find time to exercise for last 2 weeks. but now every thing around me is getting settled. :)

Yesterday, I did circuit training. I think most people are familiar with circuit training. It optimizes your muscle-building potential. That is, you will perform one set of an exercise and then move immediately to the next exercise, with just 30 seconds of rest. (I take just 15 seconds). You will save time because you will cut the amount of rest you need when you alternate muscle groups. Very important, you will keep heart rate elevated throughout the workout, so you will burn even more calories while you are exercising -whether its in the Gym or in your own living room.

I lift heavy weights in order to boost metabolism and continue burning calories for several hours post workout. Don't think how much calories you are burning when you are in the Gym, think how much will you burn when you are not in the Gym.

Many people thinks they will get bulk if they lift heavy weights. This is not true. Its really hard for your body to add 1 pound of lean muscle. If you control your calorie intake, trust me you will not get bulk.

Thats all for now. Tomorrow, I shall post my workout routine.
take care
Ami

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

seems good, but kinda useless for me who dont need to lose fat :))
anyways, keep writing n let people know about ur blog

Amitesh said...

Thanks man.
I shall write some thing about 'how to gain muscle'.