Fit Over 40 With Simple Exercise

Part of meeting goals and being successful is the ability to overcome obstacles. By applying this concept to our fitness goals, it is easy to see the logic of making your exercise workouts simple. Maintaining fitness over 40 is as much about assimilating fitness as a seamless part of our lifestyle, as finding the perfect exercise. Some level of moderate exercise is better than getting none at all. If you are new to exercising, these concepts can help you get started more easily. If you already have and exercise regimen, incorporating some of the concepts here can help you fit in a workout on a busy day that would otherwise prohibit you from exercise because of schedule or other constraints. Simple exercises are good for providing healthy muscle tone and helping with flexibility and agility. These are things we need to keep in mind as fitness goals when we are over 40. It is always good to mix up your current exercise routine with something fresh and different. I have recognized this in my own workouts. Even after working out steadily and regularly including a standard bench press in my workouts, it surprised me how much of a quality chest workout I got when I substituted a pushup exercise instead. Pushups are just going to work your muscle groups differently, which is a good thing. Your mind, your attitude, and your muscles will respond positively to the change in exercise routine. Here are 3 simple exercises you can do, with a minimum amount of time and equipment. Pushups Pushups are a great place to start because they work more than just your chest. With your body extended, you are involving muscle groups along the length of your body including chest, forearms, shoulders, biceps, triceps, back, and abdominals. Keeping proper form and a steady pace are important to maximize the positive affect across the muscle groups. Focus on going all the way down slowly and keeping your abdominals in and contracted. Remember to breathe properly. Perform 4 sets. Crunches Nothing earth shattering here, but again I would encourage you to concentrate on proper form. Both the up and down movement should be steady and deliberate. Resist the temptation to pull on your head as you curl upward. Concentrate on squeezing and contracting the abdominal muscles at the top of the exercise movement, especially as your reach the end of each set. Perform 4 sets. Lunges Lunges will work your hamstrings and will get your heart pumping because of the larger muscle group and larger body weight incorporated. They will also help you with your sense of balance. Perform 4 sets. Obviously, there are plenty of other exercise options available; these are just a few examples. The point is that you can get a well-rounded workout with just a few minutes and minimal equipment. If these exercises do not provide enough a workout, there are plenty of variations to make each exercise more challenging. Decline crunches while holding a dumbbell, for example, is a good way to take a simple exercise and make it more challenging. Good luck with your fitness goals! Want to know more? Chuck Smalley writes about his personal fitness goals and successes from a personal perspective. You can find more about his Practical Fitness over 40 [http://fortiesdiet.com/] concepts at [http://fortiesdiet.com/] Article Source: https://EzineArticles.com/expert/Chuck_Smalley/216550 Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/1225791