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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

Introduction to Weight lifting

Weight Training to lose fat is often mis-understood, with many people (women in particular) thinking that they would get bigger in the process. Well, this just isn't true, in fact doing this to lose fat is both good and essential. When people submit to a low calorie diet and cardio workout regime they lose muscle as well as fat. However, when you gain muscle you can actually train your body to burn fat more efficiently.

Taking a weight lifiting program

A good program starts you off by teaching proper techniques. This means in the beginning you'll use very light weights so you can practice good form. Locking down proper form as you lift helps you avoid getting hurt. It also increases the quality of results you'll experience as your weight lifting progresses.

Tips for weight lifting programs

when doing weight lifting proper breathing is essential. If you hold your breath when you lift a heavy weight, you may suffer dire consequences. You can feel dizzy or faint. In certain circumstances, you may even cause yourself a heart attack, stroke, or a hernia; all because you didn't breathe.

Your new program should involve lifting enough weight such that you can't lift it over 16 times in a row (i.e., 16 reps or repetitions). As a guide, start out by lifting up to 16 repetitions with the last four being hard to do. This means you're burning some fat.

Weight lifting shoes

Weight lifting shoes are just as important for your routine as the clothes are. You will not be comfortable while you are working out if you do not have the correct weight lifting shoes. You need to find the right pair that will work perfect for your weight lifting. You want to find weight lifting shoes that will fit you just right.

Doing cardio and weight lifting

Recent study suggests that the best time to do cardio is after a weight workout and that how long you rest between the two can make a difference in both hormone release and fat burning.

CONCLUSION

The benefits of weight lifting are not limited to muscle growth and burning fat. These are just typical reasons why people begin to lift weights in the first place. Whatever reason you choose to weight train, make sure proper technique and safety are the number one priority. With this said, with a little hard work and the desire to gain as much knowledge on the subject of weight training, there is no doubt in my mind that it will increase the overall quality of your life.