The Best Workout Routines
Variety Is King!

What are the best Workout Routines?

A question that those looking to lose weight and tone their bodies have agonized over.

In an attempt to find the best workout routines people have drawn many different conclusions.

Some say that running is the best because runners are thin. Others contend that lifting weights is the answer because bodybuilders have little body fat. For others it's swimming, biking, or dancing,...

There are so many conflicting opinions about the best routines it's easy to see why people get confused.

You will notice that the vast majority of opinions center on exercises. I would agree that running, weight lifting, dancing,... are all good exercises for weight loss, but one exercise alone does not make up the best routine

There are world class runners, fitness models, dancers, swimmers,... Guess what? They all have very little body fat.

A little secret...

The runners don't just run and the models don't just lift weights. They do both! (Ever wonder how fitness models get that flat, tone stomach)

Why?

To answer this, why not look at the most important aspect of weight loss... Diet.

The best weight loss diet consists of a variety of healthy foods. I can lose weight by eating fruit alone, but my results are not going to be nearly as good as if I eat fruit, vegetables and grains.

It is the same way with workout routines. I can run alone and lose weight, but my results are not going to be nearly as good as if I run and lift weights. The best workout routines combine both aerobic forms of exercise (running, biking, swimming, dancing,...) and anaerobic forms of exercise (strength training). Programs that combine several different elements tend to be more sustainable, providing for better weight loss results.

Many people have promoted aerobic exercise alone for weight loss. They support this by indicating the large amount of calories burned by aerobic exercises. I agree that these exercises are great for burning calories, but aerobic alone does very little for muscle development...

"Why do I need muscle development?"

Muscle burns more calories than fat. If you are overweight chances are you have low muscle mass. Without the muscle, you will have a very difficult time experiencing the results you desire.

This is what makes anaerobic exercises that promote strength and muscle growth so important.

You will experience optimal weight loss and body definition with workout routines that combine both aerobic and anaerobic exercise.