Good Workout Routines for Men

For all the overweight men who wish to shed their flab and get back into shape (and also for the naturally skinny ones who want to build some muscle), presented ahead are workout routines that men can take account of. So for those of you who always wanted to work out, but didn't know how, read ahead to equip yourself with some basic knowledge regarding good workout routines and diets for men.

Exercise Routines for Men to Follow

Thanks to the increasing global health awareness, as well as the society-driven desire to look good, today, the number of people (both men and women) attending gyms, fitness centers, etc. is continuously on the rise. However, a large section of the global community is still not able to attend gyms, fitness centers, etc. and for a variety of reasons. Are you ready for your workout? If yes, then what are we waiting for? Let's begin!

Routine #1
Let's start off with a 5-minute warm-up. This is essential for any type of workout or exercise session. First do a bit of spot jogging for around 3 minutes. Then do 30 step-ups (30 for each leg, total 60). After that, loosen all your body muscles with some basic stretching exercises. The objective of the warm-up is to work up a light sweat, and as the name suggests, get your body warmed up for the exercise routines to follow.

Routine #2
Once you've completed your warm-up, you can move to the exercise bike. Adjust the difficulty level in such a way that it is neither too easy to pedal, nor too difficult. It should be set to a level of moderate difficulty. Grip the handlebars, position yourself properly and pedal away for a good 15 minutes. Watch your leg position from time to time and concentrate on your rhythm and breathing.

Routine #3
After completing the above step, it's time to head to the treadmill. Set the timer for a total of 20 minutes. Initially, set the difficulty level to a speed which ensures brisk walking. Now start walking and swing your arms as you walk (rather than using them to grip the side railing or the front handlebar). After about 5 minutes, increase the speed to a level at which you are required to jog. After another 5 minutes, increase it further to a level of faster jogging or running. Finally, slow it back down to the initial brisk walking speed during the final 5 minutes. At the end of 20 minutes, slow it down completely for one minute of cooling down.

Routine #4
After the treadmill, it's time for some push ups. Now I won't describe the actual body position required for performing push ups (because it's far too common not to know). However, I will give you a few tips regarding variations in push ups. The basic position is with your palms lying flat on the ground and pointing straight ahead. Another variation is pointing the palms inwards (towards each other) at an angle of around 45 degrees. Rolling your palms into fists and supporting yourself on your knuckles is another variation that you can consider doing. If you're intent on performing all these variations, then you can perform 1 set of 12 repetitions each (for each variation), or else perform 3 sets of 15 repetitions each (for a single variation).

Make sure that you are following a balanced diet. At the same time, focus on your protein and carbohydrate intake, and make sure that you keep yourself hydrated by drinking lots of water. Well, above were a few suggestions regarding good workout routines and diets for men. Note that this was one sample workout routine. All the best!