Easy Isometric Weight Loss Tips

Using isometric exercises to lose weight, isometric weight loss, is a great idea! You can do isometrics almost anywhere, using static contraction or pushing against walls, or work it into your regular workout routine.

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To get the most out of isometrics, follow these simple tips. Get the info you need, start training, and drop those pounds!

But... isometric exercises to lose weight can be difficult if you're new to exercise and fitness. A basic weight training routine is much more doable, and can give you excellent results as well.

Now, here's those isometric exercise tips for weight loss:

Tip #1: No Magic Bullets

Fist and most importantly, isometric weight loss is not magical. It can be very effective, an excellent non-impact form of exercise, and help you do workouts wherever you are.

But like all things, you ain't gonna lose weight if that's all you do. Go out and then eat many delicious Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and you won't drop any weight.

It's just one form of exercise, though an excellent and convenient one. Use isometric exercises with cardio and a healthy diet for the greatest benefit.

That's just reality.

Tip #2: Figure Out a Plan

What kind of isometrics will you be doing, and when? Figure this out in the beginning to keep on target, and know that you're meeting your goals.

There are several plans and different isometrics workouts on this site, as well as tons of other kinds of workouts. Choose one routine, and decide when you'll do it (Mon-Wed-Fri, Tue-Thu-Sat, etc.).

Tip #3: Combine With a Good Diet

If you're still eating more calories than you're taking in, you're gonna put on fat. Isometric weight loss workouts and exercises burn some calories, but you can't just eat anything.

Eat frequent meals (5-6 a day), keep them small, & keep them healthy. If that doesn't work or if you want to be sure you're on the right track, count the number of calories you're eating and cut down on the extra food in your diet.

Tip #4: Add Aerobics/Cardio

Isometric weight loss exercises will make your muscles stronger and burn calories, kind of like when you do weight lifting. But just doing weight lifting or isometrics won't help you lose your pounds.

To burn off the extra calories add running or another cardio activity to your exercises. Isometrics on its own will help, dieting on its own will help, cardio on its own will help, but using all 3 together is awesomely effective!

Tip #5: DON'T Buy Expensive Equipment

Isometric exercises can be done with walls, your own body, or a barbell and weight bench. That's all you need - don't be duped into buying expensive isometric equipment that'll measure your power or come in pretty colors.

If you want to test how much effort you're exerting in a bench press isometric position, do an actual bench press to test the weight you can lift. Stick to simple and you can't go wrong.

Tip #6: Weight Yourself to Track Your Progress

Weight yourself weekly to know if you're making progress. Without this, you don't know if you're gaining or losing ground.

If you stop making progress, look at you whole regime and make changes. And if you're making the progress you want, don't change anything!

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