The Body For Life Workout and Nutrition Program - An Overview
CommentsPosted: February 1st, 2009 | Author: admin | Filed under: body for life, challenge, focus, interests | Tags: body for life | Comments
Body For Life Upper Body Workout
The upper body workout consists of working the chest, back, shoulders, biceps and triceps. You work one muscle group at a time before moving on to the next. With each muscle group you do 6 sets of the following reps: 12,10,8,6,12,12. You rest for 1 minute in between each set except for the final set where you do not rest betweens sets 5 and 6. Then, you rest 2 minutes before moving on to the next muscle group. As you move from set to set you increase the weight/resistance. On the 5th set of 12, you use the same weight that you used for the 3 set of 8 reps. On the final set, you choose a different exercise for that same muscle group with a weight/resistance level similar to your 5th set. This is the most important set. This is considered the high point. It may take a few workouts to find the right weight to use between sets.
Body For Life Lower Body Workout
The lower body workout consists of working the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves and abdominals. Like the upper body workout, the lower body workout consists of 6 sets for each muscle group with repetitions of 12,10,8,6,12 and 12, for each.
Body For Life Cardio Workout
I have explained in good detail how the cardio workout should go in my Day 2 post.
Body For Life Nutrition Plan
The plan recommends that you eat 6 times per day… smaller meals of course. This meal should be a nice balance of carbs and protein. By eating more frequently, you can maintain energy levels while burning fat more effectively.