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Cardiovascular Training: Why you should be exercising less

Ok, so I know this sounds weird right? Exercise less! Am I crazy! No, I'm actually just trying to prove a point here. I'm trying to prove that it isn't how much exercise you do that gives you results. What gives you results is what you do, not necessarily how much of it you do.

In my years as a personal trainer I have seen this demonstrated in the gym many times by people getting amazing results. It is sad when I see someone spend countless hours in the gym and see little results and then I see someone else spend about half the time and get twice the results. You see, exercising is like anything else in life. It doesn't matter how much time you spend on it if your approach is wrong. It is just as important to work out smart as it is to work out hard.

Don't confuse your time investment for actual results or increased performance. This would be the biggest mistake you could possibly make. This is especially true if you are an advanced athlete in the gym. You see, the more advanced you are, the less time you should be spending in the gym. This is because once you are highly advanced, your workouts will become more and more intense. The more intense your workouts become, the less time you will be able to exert yourself under this kind of pressure. It's like asking a high level sprinter to run a marathon. It just won't happen. Not only that, but it won't be effective and may even lead to injury and will certainly lead to decreased performance.

However if you are a beginner exerciser, this rule is not as relevant for you. This is because you don't have the capacity to work out at an intense level. You don't have the coordination to carry and balance the weights effectively. You don't have a effective cardiovascular system. You don't have the muscle and joint strength to support yourself or a external weight. Because of all these reasons, you will have to pace yourself more then the advanced exerciser. You will have to monitor your heart rate and your breathing more closely. If you go too intense too quickly, you may hurt yourself severely. This is why it is important to start slow. If you don't, your workout will be very short and very ineffective.

In general, everyone should learn how to pace themselves regardless of their fitness level. However, the beginner must monitor their exertion level more closely because they are running on a smaller engine. If you exert your engine, or your body too much, then you could run short of your destination. It's like trying to drive your car everywhere with your pedal to the floor. Before you know it, your car will break down. Your body is no exception.

I've written some other articles to help you with your workout results. You can read more and join in the discussion of these workout articles in our Forums.

• Nutrition: Before you even start thinking about exercising.
• Nutrition: What is the best nutritional program?
• Nutrition: Alcohol (The good and the bad)
• Nutrition: Milk - "It does a body bad, real bad"
• Strength Training: "Just do it" Why Nike has it right...
• Strength Training: It's called Intensity!!
• Strength Training: Toning and Building the Arms
• Strength Training: The Best Exercise Routine For Busy People
• Strength Training: Ladies! Toning your Thighs and Butt.
• Strength Training: How can I be Consistent with my Workouts and get Results with my busy schedule?
• Strength Training: How to get a Sexy Flat Stomach
• Strength Training: Getting Bulky
• Cardiovascular Training: It is crucial to know your why...
• Cardiovascular Training: Why you should be exercising less
• Cardiovascular Training: Cardio the right way, intensity.
• Commitment: It takes six weeks
• Commitment: How I went from cute pretty boy to hot stud in 5 seconds flat
• Commitment: Train for your potential

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Please Note

The articles are only simple guidelines. They do not stand alone in your success. Workout 4 Results specializes in providing results and forming your body into a balanced, athletic, and aesthetic shape. In every case, this requires individualized programming in every area of each dimension. Your diet, your resistance program, and your cardiovascular program, and even your committed approach will all be unique in order to reap the biggest results.