Exercise

Once you have a proper diet lined up, it is important to review your goals. Do you just want to lose weight? Want to gain strength? etc. Lining up a good workout is an important part of getting rid of all that unwanted fat or gaining that missing muscle. Ladies, don't be afraid to workout, you won't gain obscene muscle without a monster diet and/ or steroids.

To increase performance all around, it is important to focus on developing all of your muscle groups. There was a brilliant article in the December 2007 issue of Muscle and Fitness magazine. It outlines 50 brilliant observations.

It is important to respect the fact that everyone responds to exercise differently, so what your buddy does in the gym may not work well for you. Along these same lines you need to keep in mind the aspect of recovery, everyone recovers at different rates. Keep this in mind as you develop a workout plan, because you may not see your intended results if you over train and neglect proper recovery.

As far as workout programs go, there are many possible routes to go. A widely accepted workout program, especially for beginners is Rippetoe's starting strength. There are many others, but this is a popular, proven workout.

Proper balance of diet and exercise are imperative to gain your preferred physique! So get to work, enjoy yourself, and get ready to see results!