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  1. Are you wasting time?

    This question might make you squirm, but let’s ask it anyway…

    Are you wasting time in the gym?

    Do you truly push yourself to the limit every time? Feel the burn with each rep? Do you have nothing left to give when it’s over?

    Or would you describe your routine more like a comfortable trot? Do you coast along, breaking a respectable sweat while doing the same old thing?

    Since you are spending a portion of your valuable time exercising, I assume that you have goals and aspirations for your body. I also assume that if you had the option to achieve that leaner, more toned body even faster you’d jump at it!

    The following tips are going to show you how to spend less time exercising while achieving quicker, more noticeable results. Sound good?

    Be Focused.

    It sounds obvious, but this crucial requirement for an effective workout is often overlooked. Don’t be one of those people who exercise their jaw muscles (from chit chatting) more than any other muscles. When you’re lifting weights, focus on that specific muscle group. Researchers have proven a significant increase in muscle activity when people focused on what they were doing, compared to thinking about unrelated topics.

    Be Confused.

    Err, more specifically your muscles should be confused. Do this by changing up your routine often.  Continuously challenging your body helps to avoid plateaus. Try new exercises at new intensities and new weights.

    Be Nourished and Hydrated.

    Stay on top of your food choices and your hydration levels. The best results are achieved when you’re drinking enough water and eating real, wholesome foods.

    Be Strategic.

    The time of day that you exercise makes a huge difference in your results. And no, I’m not going to say that there’s a universal ‘right time’ to workout. Your job is to figure out when your body is at its best and to make that the time that you consistently exercise. If you’re not a morning person, don’t force yourself to wake up at 5am to work out — try working out after work instead.

    Be Watched.

    There’s a benefit to working out in a group setting. Researchers saw a significant increase in strength and endurance in the people who had an audience versus those training on their own.

    Be Caffeinated.

    Caffeine has been shown to help burn fat and to increase endurance. If you don’t have any medical conditions that would otherwise make moderate caffeine intake unsafe, then drink a caffeinated beverage one hour prior to working out.

    Be Pumped Up.

    Check this out: researchers found that music motivated weightlifters to complete two more repetitions on average than those who were not listening to music. That’s a great reason to listen to upbeat music while you exercise.

    Be Comfortable.

    Not only will you be happy to put comfortable workout clothes on, but you also will be able to focus better on your workout, rather than wondering if your pants will split when you squat.

    Be Smart.

    If you’re not already one of Your Personal Best’s valued clients, then now is the time to become one. Working with a professional ensures that you’re being challenged and are seeing results. And that’s just smart, right?

  2. No Time to Workout?

    The number one reason why you don’t exercise is that you don’t have time.

    At least that’s what you tell yourself.

    I know we are all busy. Between getting to and from work, balancing responsibilities and having time for yourself, there’s little left over for workouts.

    With summer in full swing your busy schedule is sure to get even busier. There will be vacations, cookouts and family gatherings. It’s no wonder that exercise quickly takes a backseat to summer activities.

    You don’t have to succumb to weight gain this summer. Escape the time crunch excuse in three easy steps:

    Step One: Schedule Your Workouts

    You’ve heard this before, and it makes so much sense. If you treat your exercise time with the importance of a work meeting then you’d never skip a workout and you’d be in amazing shape.

    While the scheduling concept is brilliant in its simplicity, you have to put it into practice to reap the benefits. Pull out your calendar and a pen. Don’t laugh, I’m serious! Just do it. If you want to get into shape it starts with committing to a revised schedule with a set exercise time.

    Identify three 40-minute time slots and mark them on your calendar. That is when you’ll exercise.

    Remember this: if the thought that you should exercise this week is floating around in your head, but you haven’t anchored it down to a specific time and date, then it will quickly disappear.

    Step Two: Get the Most from Each Minute

    The days of endless, mind numbing cardio are over. A great workout can take place in under an hour, when done correctly. The idea is to burn more calories each minute. This is done through short, intense bursts of exercise.

    Use the following three tips to bring your routine up to the next level:

    1. Be Unstable: Use your entire body, and target your core, by performing exercises that engage stabilizing muscles. To do this use an exercise ball, a balance board, a balance disk, or you could simply stand on one leg.

    2. Add Resistance: The more resistance that you incorporate with your routine translates into higher intensity and more calories burned. Some ideas for adding resistance include: carrying dumbbells while doing lunges, wearing a weighted vest while walking or jogging, or putting a weight between your feet while doing leg raises.

    3. Use Intervals: Interval training is an amazing tool for creating short yet effective workouts. Don’t worry, it’s not complicated. Interval training is simply alternating between different short bursts of activity.

    Here’s an example: Let’s say you want to focus on your legs and abs and to also get an effective cardiovascular workout. This would be a great interval routine for your goals:

    • Lunge while curling dumbbells, 15-20 repetitions
    • 30 seconds of intense cardio: sprint, jump rope, or jumping jacks
    • Squat while pressing dumbbells overhead, 15-20 repetitions
    • 30 seconds of intense cardio: sprint, jump rope, or jumping jacks
    • Crunches on an exercise ball, 15-20 repetitions
    • 30 seconds of intense cardio: sprint, jump rope, or jumping jacks
    • Leg raises off the end of an exercise bench, 15-20 repetitions

    Step Three: Twice the Results in Half the Time

    What if I told you that I have a proven way to deliver twice the fitness results in half the time? It’s simple really… When you attempt to lose weight or meet a fitness goal on your own, the odds are stacked against you. Sure, you could do it over time – but it’s a long and lonely road. A road lined with detours that threaten to undermine your progress.

    When you start a program with me, you suddenly have the upper hand on weight loss. You have me in your corner, coaching you each step of the way, keeping you accountable to workouts and giving you that dose of encouragement went the going gets tough.

    And I’ll be the one congratulating you when your goal is met.

    Call or email today to get started on a fitness program that will put exercise firmly on your calendar, and results squarely in your future.


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Your Personal Best Training Studio
Doddridge Plaza
3765 S. Alameda, Ste 102
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 857-5087 info@ypbtrainingstudio.com