This article provide you with 6 simple action steps to take if you want optimum results from your workouts.
Copyright (c) 2008 Weston Lyon
When you exercise there are 2 key elements you need for optimal results. They are:
1. Proper Rest
2. Optimal & Quality Nutrients
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Warning! Not supplying your body with these two elements can be detrimental to your health in any case especially when attempting to exercise.
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Here are the action steps to these two key elements:
1. Proper Rest
a. Get 6 ' 8 hours of sleep
Now, I don't believe everyone needs the 'ol 8 hours thing. However, when you workout hard you'll need more sleep. Just keep this in mind.
b. Take at least one 20 minute nap a day
Naps are not just for kids. In fact, adults need them more so than kids in my opinion (maybe it's just me). Anywho, getting a 20 minute napper will help give your body the extra rest it needs to repair itself.
*c. Meditate 1-2 times a day
Meditation is a must in my opinion. Meditating helps calm the mind and gives your body the energy it needs to repair and rebuild itself.
2. Optimal & Quality Nutrients
a. Eat 4-6 servings of vegetables daily
Yes, 4-6 servings is what you need anyway, but especially when you workout even more. Vegetables give your body the proper nutrients it needs to repair your muscles.
Also, potatoes, corn, and peas are NOT vegetables. Try vegetables like spinach, broccoli, cucumbers, peppers, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, etc.
b. Take a multi-vitamin and multi-mineral every day
Again, this is a must, but especially when working out hard. Multi-vitamin and multi-mineral supplements will help drive the nutrients you're losing from exercise back into your muscles where they can be utilized for repair and growth.
c. Eat 5-6 times a day
Yes, you've heard this from me before because this never changes. You should be eating every 3 hours like clock work. For our purposes today know that you need to get the proper and adequate amounts of nutrients in your system...eating every 3 hours ensures you're doing that.
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Note: You do NOT need to add protein shakes or protein bars to your diet.
Yes, your body needs protein. However, eating the vegetables I stated above will give you plenty of protein.
If you still feel like you're lacking in the protein department eat a handful or two of nuts for a snack. Nuts will give you plenty of protein to lift your levels if that concerns you.
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So there you have it ' 6 simple action steps to take if you want optimum results from your workouts.
Print this, re-read it, and take massive action!
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