Working Out The Core Is Essential, But a Whole Body Routine Is Critical
All too often, we try to target our workouts to take care of problem spots. Our thighs, tummy, butt and other very specific areas get the bulk of our exercise attention while the core is overlooked. The truth is this is not a wise way to proceed if real results are desired. Targeting muscles is a nice idea, but the thing to understand is that:
a) you cant target where you burn fat from so
b) training one part of the body at a time doesn’t stimulate your body to burn as much fat
c) working multiple muscles at a time will firm up a muscle just as much as if you work one muscle at a time. So by performing exercises that use multiple muscles at once you can achieve better results and in less time.
d) single body part exercises dont engage your core.
The core – the back and stomach postural muscles – are essential to include in regular workout routines for a number of reasons. The fact is that all body movement comes from the core. If your deep postural muscles aren’t properly strengthened, your entire body will suffer by way of bad posture and potentially back pain, headaches and injuries throughout other parts of the body.
The last thing you want is to be working hard at your exercise and feeling your back muscles protest in a very big way. If this happens, you could suffer an injury that just might sideline your weight loss and exercise efforts for a time. Developing a strong core can help injury proof yourself and make the muscles in your mid-section firmer.
So, how can you get the workout you really need?
The key to enjoying weight loss and body strengthening success is to go for a whole body workout that involves exercises that use your core muscles whilst working the larger muscles in your body like your legs, chest and upper back. To make sure this happens, develop a workout plan that involves all major muscle groups and minimise the use of machines as these often negate the need for the core muscles to work.
If you’re unsure of how to develop a true full body workout routine, enlist a personal trainer. A good trainer can help you out by:
- Tailoring a program to suit your needs – Not everyone can follow exactly the same workout routine. What works for your best friend, for example, might actually be too rigorous for you. Consulting with a personal trainer will result in a routine that takes your strengths and weaknesses into account. Your tailored routine will also be designed to offer the right level of challenge without taxing your body too much.
- Making sure you avoid injury – Beginners often strive too hard to see results. When they do, injuries often happen. At the very least, a workout that is too hard can zap motivation very quickly. When you involve a personal trainer, you’ll end up with a plan that’s been developed to help you reach your goals while motivating you to succeed.
- Offering moral support – The professionals are there to help you reach your goals. They do this not only by offering their expertise, but also by cheering you on along the way.
A targeted workout won’t provide the overall results you’re after. If you want to see real changes in your body, you need to focus on the whole.
