3 Ways to Get in Shape FAST

Who better than personal trainers to know the best exercises to
get you in shape safely and effectively? The American Council on
Exercise (ACE) recently conducted a survey of 1,000 ACE-certified
personal trainers to get their advice regarding the best
techniques to get fit. Here are their top three recommendations,
which the ACE suggests combining with a healthy diet to achieve
the best results:

Strength Training - Just 20 minutes of basic exercises, two days
a week, will help firm and tone the whole body. Strength
training will modestly increase metabolism, helping to burn more
calories, even when you are resting.

Interval Training - Lack of time is the number-one reason people
give for not exercising regularly, and lack of results once they
do start exercising isn't far behind. Interval training is a
great solution for both of these common complaints. Alternate
short bursts of intense activity with what is called active
recovery - typically a less-intense form of the original
activity.

Increased Cardio/Aerobic Exercise - Aerobic exercise is any
activity that uses large muscle groups in a continuous, rhythmic
fashion for sustained periods of time. Walking is a weight-
bearing aerobic exercise, as are jogging, rope-skipping and
dance. There are also non-weight-bearing aerobic exercises such
as bicycling, swimming and rowing.

So get out there and get moving! There's no better time to get
in shape, and your body will thank you for it. Your doctor can
help outline an exercise program suitable to your needs.

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