Working out is always hard; as the old saying goes, no pain no gain. That said, the best workouts are those designed to make the most of every opportunity in an effort to get the most out of every session.
Of course, there is no such thing as overnight results. If you’ve spent years neglecting your body, whether it’s from not working out, eating unhealthy or a combination of the two, you often have to undo this first.
However, if you’re dedicated and prepared to commit to the cause, nothing is impossible. To help you reach your goals, here are 5 of the most important steps for having the best workout and getting the most success out of everything you do.
1. Know when to stop
While you might be in a rush to do as much as possible, you need to know when to stop. Sometimes you really can work out too much. Muscles, even strong ones, are fragile and too much exercise in one go will put a massive strain on them.
While they’re recuperating, they simply won’t develop mass. It doesn’t matter what you’re doing – whether it’s complicated weights or just calf exercises – all workout sessions have a limit.
These limits will likely improve as you develop but you need to be careful at the start. While you may want to spend hours in the gym, too much exercise will undo the good work already done.
When your muscles are sore, listen to your body and take a rest. Your physical endurance, like your physique, will get better as you keep going.
2. Always have regular workouts
Speaking of keeping going, it is always vital that such workouts occur on a regular basis. The best way to improve your body, whether it’s losing fat or building muscle, is to create a constant and regular means of doing so.
The real benefits to exercise only occur once your body is in the regular process of burning calories and developing stronger muscles.
That said, real life often has a habit of getting in the way of the best plans. Few people can hit the gym as much as they like but, as long as you ensure regular visits, it will work out in your favor.
It’s much better to go twice a week, for instance, than to do more workouts sporadically during the month or year. In short, create a plan and ensure that you stick to it.
3. No excuses, no compromise
Everyone has that one exercise they hate doing but, if you want an all-round improved body, there can be no neglected areas.
It takes a strong will and determination, but it’s important to do every part of your workout, not just the easy aspects.
Most people have their own ways of coping, such as self-rewards or doing the unpleasant, difficult challenges first. Find a way that works for you and apply it to everything you do.
Getting into a mindset that doesn’t accept excuses will help get the best results, as cutting corners can be a very easy habit to get stuck into once you start.
4. The long game
Nobody likes waiting but some things just can’t happen overnight. This is certainly true of bodybuilding so, if you want the best possible results, you need to learn how to be patient.
Even the best workout routines are based on regular repetition over a reasonable amount of time. This is very much about long term goals rather than short term benefits.
While this may seem discouraging, there really is no way around it. If you’ve been neglecting your body, it’s going to take a while before you see visible, physical results.
At first, you’ll simply be improving your stamina and internal capabilities but these all have their uses. So don’t be disheartened when you don’t see any changes over the first few weeks and months. The work you’re doing is starting to bear fruit, even if you can’t see it yet.
5. Keep it simple
Today’s world is full of flash-diets, new techniques and trends that can sometimes convince you they’re right, but they seldom ever prove themselves.
As a result, why bother with complex guides and detailed diet instructions when the simpler, traditional results still work? Don’t rack your brain over these complicated issues if the easier methods are just as useful.
Put it this way, what’s the difference between a range of complex muscle exercises and simple deadlifts? Both will develop the muscles you want yet the former is needlessly more detailed.
If you keep everything as straight forward as possible, your whole routine will be easier to understand. At the very least, you’ll be putting your body through its paces while leaving your brain intact.
So there you go; 5 crucial tips for the best workout and for a great body. If you give it time, keep it simple and don’t give up, you can easily achieve a lean, mean physique!
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Author: Demmy James
Demmy James is a fitness buff, strength and conditioning specialist and content contributor with Muscle & Strength. He is constantly looking to inspire and motivate through his writings.
