Step 2

"So you want to get in shape" was the first step any individual should take when embarking on their own personal fitness journey.

This is step 2.

When you work out for the first time or you are tying something new, DO NOT GO BALLS TO THE WALLS 200% ON THE FIRST DAY!!!!

This is something I used to do and I would be dead for the next day. REMEMBER this is a slow process and it requires patience.

Don't be afraid to have moderate intensity on the first day or when trying a new exercise.

What I do
-When I go to the gym I try to be walking out the door in less than an hour. I lift a few exercises on the muscle group I want to train for that day. I do some cardio, then I peace out.

TIP-Aim to spend 30-40 minutes working out. NEVER go longer than an hour. Why? Because 1.) If your goal is to burn fat, then after an hour your body releases "cortisol" all over your body which is a hormone that stores fat. 2.) If your goal is to build muscle, after an hour your body goes into a "catabolic" state meaning it starts to break down your muscle for energy.

So, if you work out for more than an hour your body burns MUSCLE and stores FAT.

Keep the intensity moderate the first few times you work out and remember, 30-40 minutes max.