RESISTANCE TRAINING – split routines
By Jason Tiatia | April 6, 2009 | Filed Under Exercise Tips Leave a Comment
A split routine is where you divide your resistance training into body parts by using the compound exercises and it’s also a time efficient way to exercise especially if you really enjoy cardio training. For example, you should group your chest and triceps exercises into one workout as most exercises that work the chest also work the triceps. 
This means that the muscles won’t get worked many times in the week and will have a better chance to recover.
The most common splits to use are:
• Shoulders & Traps
• Back & Biceps
• Legs & Ab’s
• Chest & Triceps
Use compound exercises that workout the whole body, this is more effective and functional rather than just Isolated exercises e.g. (Compound) Squats or deadlifts compared to (Isolated) Leg extension & leg curls…
Do a short workout before your cardio session. So, perhaps do a light warm up and then do 20 minutes of weights and finish with a half an hour on the treadmill. Putting your weights session before your cardio session seems like a good option for those women wanting to lose weight. The reason for this is that the glycogen in your muscles which you need for energy has been depleted with the weight lifting leaving you with less to burn through in the cardio session. 
Conclusion
Weight training has so many weight loss benefits. Try and perform more than you usually do and see what the results are. Lastly, the importance of Hydration for the body to function well.
Drinking water is fundamental to our existence. Many people don’t consume enough water, and can become dehydrated without even knowing it, especially when you exercise. Your body is made up of 60 per cent water, which provides the fluid it needs to function efficiently.The recommended intake is about six to eight glasses a day. So when you exercise, make sure you sip water BEFORE, DURING and AFTER exercise.
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