How to Workout Less and STILL stay in Shape!

Workout Less and Stay in Shape!

Anytime Fitness Gym in Farragut knows that your time is limited and getting the most out of your workout in the least amount of time is valuable. We've come up with some top training tips that are quick, easy and really do help you get in shape and make it easy to stay in shape!

Fun Fact! Research suggests that short workouts can increase resting metabolic rate and improve bone density, according to Women's Health Magazine.

First think about putting your exercise routine in your schedule, make it a non-negotiable calendar entry. Trust us, your body and energy levels will thank you for it!

Next lets plan ahead prior to your arrival at the gym. This will give you a sense of purpose and with the increased focus your time in the gym can be shaved off by as much as 20%, without losing the workout benefit!

When planning your workout think about which area of your body needs the training today. Do you need to get in a core training, upper body, lower body or all three? Rotating your workout by alternating each workout session (day) between upper and then lower exercises. Getting a core workout in though, is always good!

Here's a great circuit for your CORE and LOWER BODY that takes less than 15 minutes:

This is an 'isometric' workout, hold each of the listed positions for the exact number of seconds, and do the circuit three times.

Front plank -- 45-60 seconds

Side plank -- 20-30 seconds per side

Squat position hold -- 45-60 seconds

Pushup position hold -- 45-60 seconds

Lunge position hold -- 20-30 seconds per side

Check out this 20 minute circuit workout that works EVERYTHING!:

1. Bench press or pushups - max in 1:00

2. Squats - max in 1:00

3. Pullups or pulldowns - 1:00

4. Bike or jog - 3:00

5. Military press- 1:00

6. Lunges - 1:00 each leg

7. Bicep curls - 1:00

8. Bike or jog - 3:00

9. Tricep extensions.- 1:00

10. Leg extensions - 1:00 (try leg machines - or repeat squats with weights)

11. Leg curls - 1:00 (try leg machines - or repeat lunges with weights)
12. Situps - 2:00
13. Crunches - 2:00

14. Stretch and Give Yourself a Big Pat on The Back, You did it! 

 

 

Anytime Fitness Farragut thanks you for reading our blog post today. We are your place in Farragut and the Knoxville area to lose weight, find a personal trainer, and get in shape!

Five Tips to Lose Weight in time for Knoxville Holiday Parties!

Lose Weight with Anytime Fitness Farragut

Lose weight in the Knoxville area with Anytime Fitness in Farragut. To effectively lose weight, make Anytime Fitness in Farragut part of your daily routine and follow these tips to successfully navigate holiday temptations.

• Avoid fad diets: Make healthy eating part of your daily routine. While everyone else in Knoxville may be jumping on the latest fad diet, do yourself a favor and develop a balanced eating plan that fits your lifestyle.
• Don’t skip meals: To lose weight faster, you may think it wise to skip breakfast or lunch. Think again. Eat a wholesome breakfast, a lunch with lean protein, and even have a snack before heading to that holiday party. A study from Penn State showed that women who ate an apple before a pasta dinner consumed 15 percent less calories. 
• Cut back on sugary sodas: Lose weight by cutting high calorie sodas and sugary foods from your diet. Find alternatives to your soda cravings and save yourself, on average, 250 calories per soda!
• Limit your alcohol intake: Festive holiday parties often include tasty alcohol beverages. Just like sodas, though, alcoholic beverages are loaded with lots of calories, which can quickly add up if you are not paying attention to how much you are drinking at the office holiday party. Limit your alcoholic intake to just one glass of wine or liquor to save calories.
• Make exercise part of your daily routine: To lose weight in Knoxville, ramp up your cardio and resistance workout. Anytime Fitness in Knoxville has a variety of classes, state-of-the-art equipment, and professionally qualified personal trainers to kick your weight loss plan into overdrive. And, best of all, Anytime Fitness is open 24/7 in Knoxville to help you find the best time to work out!

Anytime Fitness Farragut thanks you for reading our blog post today. We are your place in Farragut and the Knoxville area to lose weight, find a personal trainer, and get in shape!