When you're motivated to exercise and determined to get results, spending extra time at the gym may seem like a good idea -- but more exercise is not necessarily better. Finding a balance between duration, intensity and recovery will get you the best results while sparing you from adverse effects of overtraining.
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Lower abdominal fat, which often includes deep visceral fat that surrounds your vital organs, can be tough to get rid of. Simply doing crunches and sit-ups will tone the underlying muscle, but those exercises are not effective for fat reduction.
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When it comes to getting fit, there are countless exercise options. Learning about different types of exercise and identifying your goals can help you design an exercise program that meets your individual needs. Combining isometric and isotonic exercises is one design approach for optimal functional fitness.
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After a long hiatus from the gym, post-exercise muscle soreness may be the price you are willing to pay to get back in shape, knowing that the pain will subside after a few days.
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