A great way to improve your fitness capacity and loose weight is to practice weight bearing exercise. A simple move is the push up. This exercise tones and strengthens the whole body: abs, shoulders, arms, chest, back, and legs. If we were to practice push ups at least 3 times a week, we would become quite aware of how much me weigh.
If your goal is maintaining your weight, push ups are a prime practice. The moment we try to hold ourselves up is the moment gravity reveals itself.
Beginning the practice of push ups is exhilarating. Begin with 3 sets of 5-10 of the best push ups you can perform. Be sure to contract your abs and lengthen your neck. Use your legs to help you. Build up and relish the power you feel as you complete the third set.
Try Building up your perfect form reps and different stances. The most important thing to focus on is FORM. You'll get better results by focusing on QUALITY of movement than on quantity.
Level One: Pushups with knees on the floor. Make sure you care creating a nice diagonal line with your torso. Contract your abs, lengthen your neck, and go for it.
Level Two: Push ups with legs extended, feet wide. The wide stance helps to spread out the weight. Keep a nice diagonal line in the body. Do not allow the back to buckle! Contract your abs, lengthen your neck and brace your legs. Go!
Level Three: Pushups with legs extended, feet together. This is the most advanced. It's vital to use your legs to maintain your diagonal line. Do not allow the lower back to buckle.
