Most Stop Attending Gym After a Few Months from Sign Up

Unfortunately most people who sign up for gym membership stop attending after a few months having become disheartened when the firmer body they had been hoping for fails to materialize.

However most people don't get the results they want because they don't do the right kind of exercise or put enough effort into the workout.

Experts agree that 30 minutes of cumulative exercise a day, such as walking or gardening, will help you from becoming obese and reduce the risk of heart disease. But if you want to slim and strengthen your body shape, however, you have to be prepared to sweat a bit.

Aerobic exercise, such as rowing, jogging or swimming, pushes up the heart rate, and is the best way to burn calories. The main muscle you're interested in exercising is the heart and your heart rate during your workout relates directly to the number of calories you are burning.

Great looking abdominal and pectoral muscles, abs and pecs, aren't worth much if your heart isn't strong. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends exercising three to five times a week for 20 to 60 minutes, at 60 to 90 per cent of your body’s maximum capacity.

Aerobic exercise improves the efficiency of the cardiovascular system and how the body uses oxygen. Over time, your metabolic rate will be boosted and you'll start to see changes in your body shape.

An American study has proved that exercise alone aids weight loss in middle-age men. A report showed that the metabolic rate of middle-aged men who strength-trained three days a week for 12 weeks rose by 15 per cent, and they shed an average 4 pounds of fat without dieting.

The first step for absolute beginners is to get a clean bill of health. See your doctor and check your not putting yourself at risk by attending a gym.

Finding the time is a drawback for many people, but there’s ways to incorporate exercise into your daily routine. Don't forget that the mandatory 30 minutes a day can be split up so your exercise requirements can be smoothly fitted into your working day.