| How many times do we make excuses for not going | | | | classes use isometric resistance to build the lean |
| to the gym? “I’m too tired.” “I | | | | muscle. Yoga class’s main focus is centering |
| don’t have time.” “I get bored doing | | | | and flexibility. They also focus on improving and |
| the same thing over and over again.” One | | | | strengthening your core. |
| solution to adding variety to an exercise routine is | | | | Don’t feel awkward as a beginner. The first |
| joining the classes offered by the gym. Studies | | | | day you may not be able to do everything like the |
| have shown that women who add exercise classes | | | | instructor does. As long as you keep moving, that is |
| to their daily routine feel and look better. | | | | all that matters. The instructors are all very well |
| When you are looking for a class to join at the gym, | | | | trained and can answer any of the questions you |
| look for a class that is suitable to your needs. Many | | | | may have. If it is your first time in a class and you |
| gyms offer daily classes to their members. The | | | | see the other members are bringing out equipment, |
| classes at the gym are a great way to add variety | | | | just ask the instructor what equipment you need. |
| to your training routine. Many gyms have classes | | | | Give the class one time before you decide it is not |
| for your cardio and weight training. If you are | | | | for you. One of the benefits of participating in |
| pressed for time, many classes combine the cardio | | | | these classes is meeting new people. You may be |
| and weight training to give you a total body workout. | | | | able do an exercise DVD at home, but being with a |
| Many local gym’s websites have a schedule of | | | | group of people who also want to improve their |
| the classes they offer and a description of the | | | | overall health can give you the energy you need to |
| class. Most classes last an hour and are offered at | | | | take it to the next level and work harder. |
| different time of the day and multiple times a week. | | | | Just as gym classes shouldn’t be forgotten, |
| Classes usually include: Aerobics and kickboxing, | | | | neither should your nutrition. Adding protein to your |
| spinning/cycling, abs and stretching, and yoga and | | | | diet is a great way to help build lean muscle. Whey |
| Pilates. Aerobics classes include water aerobics, step | | | | protein supplements can help you build muscle which |
| aerobics, and dance aerobics. These classes are a | | | | will burn more calories and help you lose weight. |
| good alternative to using the treadmill and elliptical | | | | Women often have a problem getting sufficient |
| machines. They are group motivated, and are a | | | | protein in their diet, so whey protein is an easy way |
| good choice if you are bored running on the | | | | to add protein without additional fats or |
| treadmill. You can burn just at much, if not more, | | | | carbohydrates. The best type of whey protein to |
| calories when you do these classes versus only using | | | | use is a whey protein isolate because it is the purest |
| the machines. Spinning and cycling classes are a | | | | form of whey protein. |
| good non-impact class; it easy on the joints. Abs | | | | To break the cycle of walking to the elliptical machine |
| and stretching are classes that increase your core. | | | | and putting in your normal routine, try taking a gym |
| These classes are a good fit for people who want to | | | | class. They often provide a better workout than |
| break the monotony of doing sets of sit-ups and | | | | using a cardio machine, plus gyms usually offer them |
| crunches lying on the floor. Yoga and Pilates classes | | | | free to their members. Check with your local gym |
| are good choices for building lean muscle. These | | | | and take advantage of what they are offering. |