9. eXerCISe PrOgraM
DEVELOPING AN EXERCISE PROGRAMME
Fortherstmonthoftrainingyoushouldallowyourbodytoadjusttoitsnewworkload.Fortherst2to4weeks
youshouldonlyperformoneworksetofeachexercise,onlyincreasingthenumberofsetsyouperformafter
this adjustment period.
Developyourworkoutaccordingtothetimeavailabletoyouandremember,themoreeffortyouputin,the
greaterthebenetsandthequickeryouwillseeresults.
DIET
Diet is a very important aspect of any fitness programme. A balanced diet will help you get to your goal weight.
EXERCISE TECHNIQUE
Hand Grips
Therearetwostylesofhandgripsthatcanbeusedwhenexercising:
•OverhandGrip
The bar is gripped with the hands reaching over the top of the bar and the palms facing in towards the body
•UnderhandGrip
The bar is gripped with the hands reaching under the bar and the palms facing away from the body.
Breathing
Breathing at the correct time is an important part of weight training. Breathe out while you are putting the effort into
the movement, i.e. when you are lifting or pushing the weight. Breathe in on the return movement or the part of the
movementthatrequirestheleasteffort.Neverholdyourbreatheduringanexercise.
Exercise Style
Allexercisesshouldbedoneinacontrolledmanner.Donotjerktheweightaroundasthiscanleadtoinjuryaswellas
limitingthebenetoftheexercise.
THE WORKOUT
The Warm Up
Alwayswarmupthoroughlybeforeeachworkoutsessiontohelpminimisetheriskofinjury.WarmuponanyTrojan
exercisebikeortreadmilloranyothersimilarmachine.
Weekly Routine
Performaweighttrainingroutine3timesperweek,ensuringadayofrestandrecoverybetweensessions.