Saturday - 8/8 - Total Body Workout

One of the best ways to improve your general fitness is through the frequent use of total body workouts. This Saturday Danielle H. will be leading the group in a total body workout that is guaranteed to leave you feeling healthier, stronger, leaner and of course...TIRED! It will be a fun and exciting workout, so come on out to the park at 8:00 AM and enjoy some good exercise and good fellowship all at the same time.

THINGS TO BRING:

Mat or Large Towel

Drinking Water

Why a total body workout, you ask? We're glad you asked because it's really quite simple! Here are the top five reasons why YOU should be doing TOTAL BODY workouts on a regular occasion:

1. You'll Burn More Calories. Total body workouts train all of your body's major muscle groups in each and every workout. Training all of your major muscle groups means more work per training session. The more work you do, the more calories you burn. It's as simple as that!

2. Boosts Hormones Responsible for Building Muscle and Burning Fat. Training with total body workouts produces a significant increase in hormones such as testosterone and growth hormones, which can help you build muscle and lose body fat. The more you can increase your body's production of these hormones, the greater the results you'll get. Not to worry though, ladies! Increasing testosterone through exercise will NOT turn you into a man! Instead, it will help you get and stay lean and fit!

3. Get More Done in Less Time. Another benefit of total body workouts is that they are great time savers. Since they use a few exercises to hit as many muscle groups at once as possible, you will get more done in less time. Most total body workouts take only about 45 minutes!

4. Total Body Workouts Strengthen Your Heart Too. It's true! Total body workouts also help to strengthen your body's most important muscle...the heart. Multiple sets of squats, rows and presses at each workout will kick your heart into overdrive, effectively strengthening it and leading to better heart health.

5. Resembles Real Life Activity. In life, whether you are picking up your kids, lifting groceries out of the car or playing your favorite sport you use your entire body with every movement. Total body workouts make you stronger and better prepared to perform throughout the day and during your favorite activities.

So that's it! That's five major reasons why you should join the Westside Fitness Group this Saturday! And as usual, we encourage anyone who wants to come early or stay later for some additional exercise on their own or with a buddy to do so. It's all about fun, fellowship and fitness!