Q & A
Progressive resistance exercise such as Bowflex will make your muscles larger – but not excessively large
– and larger muscles will make your body firmer and more shapely.
Q.Why is it so important I perform the Bowflex exercises with a
A.Because a slow, smooth
Q.I’m confused about how to breathe during each Bowflex exercise?
A.Let’s say your goal is to do 10 repetitions on a specific Bowflex exercise that is performed in the recommended
One suggestion is to team up with a partner. Most people are more motivated and make better progress if they go through the program with a friend. In selecting a training partner, here are several things to keep in mind:
•Your partner should be similar to you in age and condition.
•Your partner should be serious about getting into shape and making a commitment. That commitment means you’ll be exercising together one hour, three times per week. Each of your joint training sessions should take approximately 50 minutes: 25 minutes for your workout and 25 minutes supervising your partner’s workout.
•Your partner should be someone with whom you’ll share a spirit of cooperation, not competition.
•Your partner should not be your spouse, brother, sister, or other family member. You do not want normal interpersonal problems to interfere with the training.
Q.Why won’t you allow me to do aerobic dancing on my
A.Because doing so doesn’t speed up fat loss. Aerobic dancing – and other activities such as running,
swimming, cycling,
Fat loss is retarded in two ways. Too much repetitive activity prevents maximum muscle building by using up your recover ability. A
The primary purpose of this program is to lose fat in the most effective and most efficient manner. Fat loss is prioritized and maximized by building muscle at the same time. The
Once you get your body fat to a low level, you can add other activities — and I encourage you to do so — to your weekly fitness schedule. For now, follow the plan exactly as directed.
Q. What happens after six weeks? How do I continue the program if I need to lose more weight?
A. You should repeat the program for as long as it takes you to reach your goal. For example, it took Barry Ozer three
Repeat the eating plan exactly as before: Men, go back to 1500 calories a day for two weeks. Women, go back to 1200 calories a day for two weeks. Then, descend your calories in the same manner.
Keep your superhydration schedule at the highest level. In other words, sip 1 5/8 gallons (6.2 l) of ice- cold water each day.
Continue your Bowflex exercise routine at the highest level. Perform the same 10 exercises three times per week. Try to get as strong as you can in each exercise, while always focusing on the
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