Fitness Friday: Bob Harper’s Top 5 Fitness Tips
January 26, 2012
Bob Harper is America’s #1 TV weight-loss authority and fitness expert from NBC’s The Biggest Loser. You can also find him here on twitter. Here are his top five weight-loss and fitness tips:
1. Protein is important for building muscle and repair. It is essential to get at least half of your body weight of protein in grams. For example if you way 180 pounds, you must get 90 grams of protein.
2. When traveling, stick to your workout regiment; sneak out to your hotel gym, and get a minimum of 30 minutes of cardio a day. Pack a jump rope-it doesn’t take up much space. Grab a hotel bath towel, and create a short circuit, or just run around the surrounding area of your hotel to keep your body trim and in its normal fitness routine
3. Your warm up sets the mood for your entire workout. Choose something that gives you a dynamic and strong start. An example is standing kicks. They are excellent for getting the blood pumping.
4. When building better abs (or any muscle), work them out 2 to 3 times a week. Not everyday.
5. For an overall body workout, you can keep it simple and stick to push ups. You will see great results.
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