How often should I workout?

Coming from someone who has tested all the waters on workout frequency, I would suggest 6 days a week as the ideal start. This 1 rest day will give your body more than enough time to recover and re-build, in preparation for your next workout. However, I have also found that implementing cardio into your rest day is extra beneficial! Engaging in cardio can keep your metabolism elevated for a period after the activity, helping you burn more calories even while at rest. Light cardio can promote blood flow to muscles, helping recovery and reducing soreness. This can help you feel better and more energized for your next workout.

What is the fastest way to lose weight?

The answer to this question may seem pretty self-explanatory at first, but it isn’t all butterflies and rainbows. This is a long, hard process that will test your ability mentally and physically. The core of weight-loss is burning more calories than consumed. High protein, low carb foods such as chicken, beef, low-sugar fruits, and veggies are my go-to’s when trying to shed off a couple of pounds. A great workout plan will never out-weigh a bad diet!

How much weight should I lift?

This all depends on how a certain weight makes you feel, and what you are trying to accomplish. If you are going for strictly strength, you should be aiming for 2-3 sets of 4-6 reps with heavier weights. As those last 2-4 reps become easier as you get stronger, up the weight. Same goes for if you are going strictly for growth. However you should lower the weight, and aim for 8-12 reps instead. Keep going up in weight as you get stronger. This is the method that I use, and have found it to be extremely effective.