5 Weight Training Tips To Help You Lose Fat Faster

It is no myth that for men and women alike, weight training helps lose fat more effectively. It also helps you build lean muscle which has further benefits. If you ask me, everyone must and should lift weights in some form for their own benefit. Other than making way for faster weight loss, this form of workout has many more benefits on your body shape and strength.

# Don’t shy away from lifting weights

Doing any form of resistance training helps build lean muscle mass which boosts your overall metabolism. Furthermore, it also gives you the ‘toned’ body you’ve always wished for and aids weight loss.

# Plan your workouts according to your menstrual cycle

Yes, you can benefit more by aligning your workouts to your luteal, follicular and ovulation phases. Increase the intensity just around after your periods and take it easy and lower the intensity on the days before your periods or during PMS.

# Have your own workout plan

It is not a myth that bodies react differently to workouts, especially between men and women. There are a lot of factors like your hormones – which can determine and affect your progress levels. So, it’s always better to have a personalized workout plan.

# Scaling down is cool

A lot of movements could be difficult to perform if you are just starting off. Give it time and take it slow. Scale down and perform the easier alternatives wherever required. Work on progressions so you can build up to that first push up or pull up.

# Focus on getting stronger

Looking good is most people’s expected result of weight training and who doesn’t want to look better, right? But it is important to target your focus towards getting stronger. It is highly motivating and a great way to look forward to your workouts.