If you've never done dumbell exercises and you
need to burn fat, then this will be a seriously important article for
you.
Here's why. I'm going to explain why
dumbells will beat your treadmill hands down when it comes to getting
results.
A shocking statement, but stick
with me and you will be "enlightened".
Truth is,
given a 20 minute span at lunch time, most people would opt for the
treadmill. I mean, nothing works up a good sweat like running
for twenty minutes. Right?
It's only
common sense then...
The treadmill should win out.
But
have you ever stopped to ask yourself why you're not getting the
results you want using that old-school thing? After all this
time sweating, why oh why do your still have all that fat?
Here's
why you may want to re-think this whole exercise thing.
Dumbell
exercises contain the secret to serious fat loss - they develop muscle.
And
this is not just my opinion.
Study after study show
that muscle burns fat. Loads of it.
Bottom
line...
Those who have more muscle, burn the
calories they eat far faster.
I won't get into the
science of all of this, but the gist of it is that muscle is "living"
tissue. It must eat to survive. And it feasts on
fat!
It's one of the primary reasons why those
fitness models don't have flab.
I can tell you from
experience... as an absolute fact... those who have a greater muscle
density burn fat faster... period!
Listen.
The treadmill ain't gonna help you with this.
Running
and jogging are "cardio" workouts. Important yes.
But they will never take the place of performing muscle
development exercise. Ever.
I would also
be willing to wager money on the fact that adding some type of dumbell
workout to your routine each day will dramatically improve your
results. I've seen it.
Dumbell exercises
are an
excellent fat loss weapon. They are simple.
Versatile. Cheap. And you can pretty much
work every muscle group with them.
Best part is...
the results show up fast. Even if you have never lifted a
weight in your life.
Your skeptical still aren't you?
Ok.
Fair enough. Let's put it to the test.
For
all of you looking to get far better results from your exercise just do
what I say for the next two weeks. Put the treadmill on hold.
Instead.
Here's what you do.
Get yourself a set of
dumbels. A few different weight sizes would be great.
Take
those dumbels and use them at least 5 days a week, for the next 2
weeks. Just a "trial" run so you can see with your own eyes
that this works.
Do a combo of about 7 different
exercises each of the five days. Just follow the same ones
each day.
I call this dumbel circuit training.
You
could do something as follows...
- Squats (Just hold
the dumbells on your shoulders) - Lunges - Step-ups
(Hold the dumbells at your side) - Bench press (Just
lie on the floor) - Shoulder press - Tricep Extension
Do
it in a circuit. This means jump from one exercise to the
next. One right after the other. I recommend going
at least 3 times through the circuit, performing each exercise for 12
reps.
Just as a side note: Use dumbells
that are a challenging weight, but not so heavy that you can't do the
12 reps (Yes, of course, consult your doctor before you try this.
Don't come crying to me if you hurt yourself). Lord
knows your flabby little treadmill body will probably be crying.
Anyway.
That's it.
You want better results?
You want a guaranteed way to lose far more fat?
Then follow what I said.
I'm telling you
based on years of experience, dumbell exercises used in a circuit like
this will beat your treadmill every single time.
