The “Need to Know” Men’s Health and Fitness for The Summer

There is more that goes into fitness than just heading to the gym and randomly working out. When there is a method to your madness at the gym, you will realize greater results. Men’s health incorporates a wide variety of issues including – eating properly, lifting weights and performing cardio exercises. With these three components, it will be easier to achieve the beach body you dream of.   The Role that Diet Plays   Diet is one of the most important components of men’s health. It does not make sense for you to go to the gym, work out as hard as you can, and then come home to eat an unhealthy meal. There are things your body needs in order to function properly that can only be obtained through the proper diet. A few simple tips to follow in order to achieve your optimal body include:

• Drink water – This is one of the most important things you can do for your body, especially if you work out. It is recommended that you drink at least 64 ounces each day.
• Eat small meals – Smaller meals throughout the day keep your body fueled all day long, speeding up your metabolism and preventing you from grabbing unhealthy snacks in between meals.
• Fill your plate with as many colors as possible – This is the best way to get all of the proper vitamins and nutrients in your system, by choosing many different fruits and vegetables at each meal.

  Fitness and Weight Training   In order for your weight training to be the most successful, choose 3 days a week to lift weights and dedicate each of those three days to a specific body part. This is important so that you can focus on only that body part, performing the recommended 3-4 different types of exercise for that body part and achieving optimal results. When you focus on one body part at a time, you can perfect the look you desire for that targeted area. Just as important as lifting weights is taking a rest day in between your workouts. After working out a targeted body part, make sure to give those muscles at least 48 hours to rest and recover from the workout.   The Importance of Cardio Workouts   While weight training is perfect to help your muscles grow, cardio workouts are important to help your body fight the fat. Cardio exercises should be performed 3-4 times per week and should be done at an intensity that still allows you to have a conversation without becoming winded. Cardio sessions can last anywhere from 20 minutes to a maximum of one hour to be the most beneficial.