Exercise Plans

The Basics

• Why You Don’t Need to Exercise for Hours
  Everything you’ve been told about exercise is wrong..
• Why Is Weight Training Good For Fat Loss?
  Weight training is not just for bodybuilders!

Sample Workout Plans

• Exercise Plan – For Beginners
  If you’re overweight and want to start some physical activity, then start here.
• Exercise Plan – Other Techniques
  Moving on from the basics, we look at adding variety, using circuit training, and other techniques.
• Exercise Plan – Basic Weight Training
  An essential part of any weight loss program. Resistance training using weights can do wonders for your metabolism.
• Circuit Training – Sample Workout
  A comprehensive program from the Abs Diet.
• Advanced Workout
  An advanced plan for maximizing fat loss while maintaining / building muscle. This is 4-day split weights, with 4-6 cardio sessions.

Outlines of Popular Fitness Programs

Jillian Michaels Fitness
Former Biggest Loser trainer Jillian Michaels has one of the most respected fitness programs online.

Denise Austin – Fit Forever
A newer program from veteran fitness instructor Denise Austin. Aimed at weight loss and includes diet plans.

P90X3
A well-advertised video-based program. Provides an eating plan, as well as extensive workout videos. Aims to improve your body in 6 weeks.

Curves For Women
Franchised all-women fitness centers – based on circuit training. Appropriate for those looking for a slower pace, and a good way to meet others and make friends.

Free Exercise Tools

Calories Burned Calculator – Determine the number of calories burned for most physical activities.
Target Heart Rate – Calculates optimum heart rate for fat loss.