Gaining Muscle for the Sexes
Men and women may have been created equally, but our bodies are certainly built differently. So what are the best exercises you can do to get your body in tip-top shape?
Women
Women have a tendency to be a little more bottom heavy than men. The best thing to fight that? Cardio. Incorporate some sort of aerobic activity like walking into your fitness routine. To see even better results:
Squat
- To slim thighs, simply do squats 3 times per week on alternate days.
- Stand with feet shoulder width apart with toes pointed forward.
- Squat down until it looks like you’re sitting in an imaginary chair.
- Return to standing.
- Do 2-3 sets of 10 repetitions.
- Start off using only your body weight and build up the resistance over several weeks.
Want to look even slimmer? Create an illusion by building up your shoulders. It will help balance out your hips and will give your body a more all-over toned appearance.
Dumbbell Lateral
Raise
- Stand with your feet slightly apart, knees flexed, toes pointed forward.
- Hold a light dumbbell in each hand (3-5 pounds).
- Slowly lift your arms until they reach shoulder height (form a T-shape).
- Return them to your sides.
- Do 2-3 sets of 10 repetitions on alternate days.
Men
Men have an entirely different set of problems. Namely, the spare tire. So how do you reduce it? First of all, you’re going to have to up the cardio to burn more calories and shed some pounds. Add in the following exercises and you’ll be on your way:
Basic Crunch
- Lie on your back with legs in the air at a 90 degree angle.
- With hands behind your head, slowly lift head toward knees on exhale.
- Inhale and return to beginning position.
- Start off with 3 sets of 10 and work your way up to 3 sets of 20.
Twist Crunch
- Lie on your back, knees bent with right foot resting on the left knee.
- With hands behind your head slowly lift and bring left elbow to the right knee.
- Do 10 repetitions and then switch sides.
- Begin with 3 sets of 10 and work your way up to 3 sets of 20.
Simply because our bodies are built differently doesn’t mean that we can’t all look hot. Up the cardio and add in a few exercises for toning and you’ll be on your way.
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