1. Always listen to your body
If you feel tired or any sort of breathlessness during a workout, it is wise to stop at that very moment. Your body has ways to signal, trust that instinct.
2. A great warm up is a smart start
Control that adrenaline rush and warm up a little before you begin, it is very essential to increase your heart rate gradually. It prepares your muscles for a great workout as well as prevents you from major injuries.
3. Keep your cores tight
Squeeze those glutes and tuck in those abs, keeping the core muscles tight will not only ensure heavy lifting, but also protect your lower back from injuries.
4. Don’t forget to breathe
Conscious breathing has an agonistic action to your muscle building and fat losing phenomenon. Also it ensures your muscles getting adequate amount of oxygen during strength training. So breathe in and out according to the plan.
5. Weigh your weights correctly
Choosing the correct weight is crucial. The sudden urge of weight lifting needs to be controlled when doing it for the first time. Start with a weight that you can control easily and gradually increase, it helps your body to acclimatize and react positively.
6. Drink and Eat after Strength training
Drinking more than usual water is advisable after a great session, for those intending to build muscles, always consider a good protein shake. Also make sure you consume calories in the form of bananas or a fist full of nuts.
7. Try new forms with increased challenges
Once you have gained a form, your body will be used to that specific type of exercise and will no longer build muscle, so try a new and more rigorous form of workout every week to keep your body guessing.
