How to Jump Start Your Fitness Program for Spring

written by John Ashworth
Owner, The Fitness Nomad
http://www.TheFitnessNomad.com

I'll admit it, Exercise has been difficult this winter. Outside of the gym, the air is cold, the snow continues to fall, and it seems that at this point, the entire state is covered in one big sheet of ice. My walks outside have been difficult, and yes, even I have had trouble getting enough exercise in during this challenging season.

Never fear, however, Spring is on the way. No matter what, it has to come. It has no choice. So, I thought I might help you jump start your fitness program in preparation for more activity this Spring.

Around the new year, I talked a lot about why those New Year's Resolutions Fail. Two of the biggest reasons is that people start doing too much too fast, and they have no clear plan of attack. To prevent this from happening to you this spring, I'm offering you my Fitness Nomad Fast Start Exercise Program.

Go to http://www.TheFitnessNomad.com to download the full report. Look for the link at the top of my home page that offers the latest content from my segments with Leigh Mills on Channel 15 News.

Here is a Week by Week Synopsis of the Program

Week #1

-20 Minutes of time Based Strength Work: a little pushing, a little pulling, squats and a couple moves with the stability ball.
-Perform each exercise for 30-60 seconds

-15 minutes of Cardio at least 3 days of the week

Week #2

-A total body strength workout using dumbbells (6-10 exercises total)
-Choose one strength exercise for each major muscle group of the body
-Do 1 circuit of those exercises at a weight you can lift about 15-20 times

-20 minutes of Cardio at least 3 days per week

Week #3

-The same total body strength workout using dumbbells
-This time though, you're going to go through the circuit 2-3 times
-You're still choosing a weight you can lift about 15-20 times

-20-25 minutes of Cardio at least 4 days per week

Week #4

-Time to crank it up a little
-The same total body strength workout using dumbells
-Now, though, you're staying on each exercise for 2-3 sets in a row.
-Again, start at a weight you can lift about 15-20 times
-Increase the weight for the second set by 5 pounds
-If performing a third set, drop the weight back down to the starting weight for the third set

-30 minutes of Cardio 4-5 days per week

Nutrition

-Eat Like a Nomad
-This means you are eating strategically...5 - 6 balanced meals per day
-A balanced meal is one that includes lean protein, healthy carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables, good fats and fiber

Go get em'

And remember, for the full version of the routine, go to:

http://www.TheFitnessNomad.com