Weight training exercises are a type of strength training exercises in which you use the force of gravity to build muscle strength, often through the use of fitness equipment such as dumbbells, barbell bars or gym equipment. Weight training can be dangerous at times, and you should make every effort to be as safe as possible. Before you begin any weight training regimen, it is strongly advised to consult your family physician. This is especially important if you are over the age of 35, or if you have been physically inactive for an extended period of time. Your medical physician will be able to adequately assess your current level of physical fitness and inform you of any limitations and risks you should be aware of. It is also important to always workout, especially if lifting free weight, with a partner, as they will be able to assist you if you run into any kind of trouble.
There are several aspects of weight training that an individual that is just starting out needs to understand in order to perform their weight training routine with safety, efficiency, and a high probability of achieving their personal health and fitness goals.
There are several ways you can exercise in weight training.
Dumbbell exercises are weight training exercises in which you use a set of dumbbells.
Ball exercises are weight training exercises in which you use an exercise ball, also called a fitness ball or a swiss ball.
Band exercises are weight training exercises in which you use an exercise band, also called a fitness band, stretch tube or resistance band.
Barbell exercise are weight training exercises in which you use a barbell bar and weight plates of various sizes.
Strength exercise are weight training exercises in which you use fitness equipment usually found in professional gyms, where each machine is specifically built for one exercise.
Strength exercise are weight training exercises in which you use fitness equipment usually found in professional gyms, where each machine is specifically built for one exercise.
Crossbow exercises are weight training exercises in which you use a type of fitness equipment that is called a crossbow, developed and manufactured by the company Weider Inc.
Weight Training Requires Additional Nutrients
Individuals that regularly perform a weight training exercise routine or any other form of strenuous exercise place a higher level of stress on their entire body. Exercising aggressively requires that the human body utilize additional nutrients to support such a high level of effort. While regularly exercising is an excellent activity that promotes and supports good health and fitness, the additional energy required to do so comes with a price – increased levels of nutritional intake to provide the additional energy required by the body.
With this in mind, it only makes sense that individuals that regularly perform a weight training program need to focus not only on their actual workouts, but their nutritional intake as well. By coupling the two, you will ensure that you are supplying your body with all of the nutrients necessary to perform at an optimum level, and to successfully increase your lean muscle mass and strength..
General tips regarding pre-workout nutrition are:
- • Drink adequate amount of water before weight training workout.
- • Avoid high fatty diets such as fried and oily food before weight training workout.
- • Try to come in relax mood before workout otherwise it can disturb your digestion and thus the nutritional diet you are taking can be wasted.
- • Take the nutritional diet two to three hours before workout. The diet must contains high content of carbohydrates and proteins and low content of fats.
- • Avoid the nutritional diet containing sugar before workout.
