Are you looking to jump start your fitness routine? This is an easy way to hit your body from every angle and get your metabolism revved up. Read on to learn more about why full body workouts are an effective way to lose fat and how to get started with your 3-day routine.
Why Full Body Workouts?
Choosing full-body workouts is an effective way to maximize fat loss and tone up all over. Full body workouts boost your metabolism and cause your body to keep burning calories all day long. While they can be be challenging, they are a great way to pack in a lot of exercise in a short amount of time.
3-Day Workout Schedule
This 3-Day program is designed to tone and tighten up your muscles while melting away fat. The exercises in the guide focus on your major muscle groups and are formatted for high-intensity interval training. Here’s what your weekly schedule should look like:
- Day One: Chest, Back, Cardio
- Day Two: Arms, Legs, Core
- Day Three: Total Body Burn
Workout Details for Day One: Chest, Back, Cardio
For the first day of your schedule, focus on chest, back, and cardio exercises. Start with a warmup period of 2-3 minutes of light cardio. Then move onto chest exercises such as dumbbell bench presses, chest flies and pushups. Follow up with back exercises such as bent-over rows, lat pulldowns and inverted rows. Finish with 10-20 minutes of moderate to high-intensity cardio.
Workout Details for Day Two: Arms, Legs, Core
Day two focuses on working the arms, legs and core. Begin with a new warmup of 2-3 minutes of light cardio. Then move onto upper body exercises such as bicep curls, tricep extensions and shoulder presses. Follow up with lower body exercises like squats, lunges and deadlifts. Finally, work your core with planks and other abdominal exercises. Finish with 10-15 minutes of moderate to high-intensity cardio.
Workout Details for Day Three: Total Body Burn
For the last day of your routine, perform a total body burn workout. Start with a warmup of 2-3 minutes of light cardio. Move onto a full body circuit of exercises such as squats, pushups, lunges, jumping jacks, burpees and mountain climbers. Perform each exercise for 30 seconds followed by 10 seconds of rest in between sets. Finish off with 10-15 minutes of moderate to high-intensity cardio.
FAQs
- What if I can’t do some of the exercises?
If any of the exercises are too difficult, you can do a modified version or use lighter weights. It’s important to listen to your body and do what’s comfortable for you. - Do I have to do all 3 days?
No, this is just a guideline for those who are looking for fast fat loss and muscle toning. You can adjust the schedule to fit your needs and convenience. - Do I have to do cardio every day?
Cardio is important for losing fat and boosting your metabolism. We recommend adding 10-20 minutes of moderate to high-intensity cardio to your workout routine a few times a week.
