How to Be Efficient in the Gym

So much has been written about the perfect workout. Even more has been penned about various 15-minute miracle workouts. There is no such thing as the “perfect” or “miracle” workouts. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get good results without spending your life at the gym. Here’s how.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A gym membership

1. Start with cardio. Too often, muscle heads forgo 20 minutes on the treadmill or rowing machine for the bench press. It’s common knowledge that a good cardio base leads to lower body fat which leads to a more toned physique. How may overweight marathon runners do you see?

2. Break up your routine. To avoid spending more than an hour at the gym, it’s good to designate certain body areas to certain days. You can work on legs one day and back and biceps the next. This approach will get you into the gym more often and leave less time for gorging on that bag of potato chips.

3. Be flexible. Sometimes routines become a little too set in stone. If your machine is occupied, move on with your workout and come back to it.

4. Watch your fatty food intake. While this isn’t something restrained to the confines of the gym, the effects of a good diet will show in your workout. Make a pledge to limit your food consumption to a specific calorie count after your workouts.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to stretch.
• Consult your doctor before partaking in any physical activity.