How To Develop Your Muscles
Many people use cardio for weight loss, but are not sure why they do not build much muscle as a result of it. In order to truly get fit and get better at your cardio exercises, you need to do strength building exercises. By following these simple exercises, you can ensure that you build muscle in addition to getting stronger and faster.
Do lunges. In order to do these, face one direction, then set out one leg, about a step's length away. Then, lean all your weight forward onto that leg and bend your knee until there is a perfect ninety degree angle between your thigh and your knee. Then, either step forward, or step back, and repeat with the other leg. Doing ten sets of ten lunges can be beneficial for toning your thigh, calf, shin, and backside.
Do squats. To complete a squat, stand with your feet apart (about shoulder-width). Then, drop your backside down, maintaining a straight spine with good posture. Wait until your thighs are parallel to the ground or lower, then stand back up. Ten sets of ten of these are a good place to start, however, if you cannot last that long, do not worry, and do as many sets as you can. Squats tone the thighs.
Do plank exercises. To do these, lay flat on the ground, face down, with your ankles together. Then, draw your elbows in under your shoulders, making a near-ninety degree angle between the floor and your elbow. You can leave your hands on the floor straight out from your elbows, or bring them together in the center, where they naturally lie away from the body. Then, lift yourself up, so your body is supported only by your elbows and the balls of your feet.
Do crunches to tone your upper abdomen. To do crunches, lie on your back with your legs lifted up and crossed. Then, do a sit-up motion repeatedly.
Chin ups can build upper-body strength. To succeed at chin-ups, find a sturdy bar that will support your weight. Gyms typically have these, but you should also be able to find a kit for a home or garage. Do not use a closet coat rack, or a door frame. These can break, dropping you to the floor and causing you physical harm, particularly if the bar falls and hits you in the head.
To increase the productivity of some of these exercises, do them with weights or resistance bands. This can be a lot more difficult, so drop down your reps to a lower rate as you work with weights. Also, start with a lighter set of weights.
In order to become more physically fit, you should consider doing body weight exercises in addition to cardiovascular exercises. These are the best way to boost your physical fitness and tone your muscles, and help you lose weight. By following these simple tips and performing these easy exercises both with and without weights, you can improve your health and your self-image without leaving your home.
