Mens Beginner Workout

Warm-Up With Wisdom:
It doesn’t matter if it’s just a leg day or a “light” day: warming-up should always be a part of your routine. Raising your body temperature and increasing blood flow to your muscles before you hit the weights provides protection from routine-ending injuries, and this time can also be spent preparing mentally for the next grueling workout. But don’t take it too far: a full-on, 30-minute cardio session is 20 minutes too long for a warm-up. Make sure your pre-workout cardio is lower in intensity – stretching and/or a few basic exercises (push-ups, leg lifts) is all you need to prepare.

Burning Joints? Extinguish The Fire:
Your muscles have cooled off since that killer workout; it’s your joints that ache now. Put out that fire with a good supply of Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids (EFAs). EFAs help to reduce inflammation, which has been linked to a number of serious conditions including heart disease. While EFAs are essential to bone health, brain function, and the regulation of metabolism, the body cannot produce them, so they must be acquired through your diet; at the same time, there is no currently determined ideal amount. Consume a variety of sources including foods (e.g., salmon, mackerel, tuna, walnuts, olive oil) and supplements (fish oil, flaxseed oil) each day to ensure a good balance.