If you want to get stronger, fitter, leaner and develop some nice muscles on the way, learn these 9 ways in which you can triple your workout effectiveness. Applying these techniques will help you spend less time at gym and get the maximum benefits, making the most out of your workout time.
- Limit your workouts to less than 60 minutes
You might think that spending hours in the gym will help you more, but you would be wrong. If you want to get leaner, stronger and healthier, 35-45 minutes of high intensity workout is perfect. Your workout routine will bring you more benefits at a higher intensity and for a shorter amount of time.
- Learn technique
If you want to get the most out of your weightlifting routine, you need to learn some proper lifting techniques. They vary by exercise, but some common elements are keeping your back straight, engaging your abs, and keeping your head straight, chest out and shoulders back.
- Spend your time wisely
Instead of working on just one group of muscles, you can maximize your time by training multiple muscle groups at once and get a full-body workout. Some exercises that can help you with this are deadlifts, squats, pushups, lounges, pullups and military presses, just to name a few.
- Change your workout routine
Don’t stick to the same routine for too long, because that way your body gets used to it and you won’t be doing a very effective workout. Instead, mix it up and try some cross training.
- Train in circuits
Don’t make the mistake of doing the same exercise in multiple sets without rests. I know this way you have more time to train, but you need to allow your muscles to recover. Instead of resting or doing reps for the same exercise, go from one exercise to another – from exercising one muscle group to exercising a different one. Your workouts will be more effective this way, it will save you time, and you’ll have a good cardio and strength training workout.
- Maximize your moves
Learn to lift and lower slowly. This way, your muscles will be contracted longer and this will be more effective for them.
- Drink plenty of water
You need to make a habit of staying hydrated throughout the day. Your body takes about two hours to absorb the water to never drink only when you are already thirsty.
- Choose your priority and stick to it
Train for what’s important NOW. It’s good to have multiple goals, but chose the one you want most, whether it’s losing weight, getting stronger or building muscles.
- Be consistent and patient
Results take time, dedication and hard work. You should keep that in mind when you want to see quick results.
Using these 9 steps you can enjoy those extra benefits you will get out of your workout routine, without too much additional effort. Try some of these steps and see which work best for you.
Have a great workout!
