Simple Ways To Get In Shape For Women

Since women naturally have a curvy figure and a higher percentage of body fat, it is assumed by many that they are out of shape. The reality is that it is not healthy for any woman to have less than 15% body fat, but if you are higher than that figure there are easy ways to get in shape for women.

Start by deciding on a plan and future goals. Fitness is not a destination but a lifelong journey that should be applied every day. Consider what aspects of your diet can be improved and how you can push yourself to new exercise heights. Plan out what you want to look and feel like in one month, six months, and a year.
The most efficient way to cut down on calories is eliminate animals products -- meats, cheeses, and oils. Increase natural proteins like nuts and beans. Try to eat as little processed food as possible.

Start exercise simply and do not push yourself past your limits. Your optimal heart rate is 220 beats per minute, minus your age: a thirty year old woman can get her heart rate up to 190 beats per minute without issue. If your heart rate is this high for sixty minutes a day, you will lose fat rapidly.

To increase muscle mass, do fitness routines like yoga and Pilates on a regular schedule, slowly increasing the time or intensity of your workout. Do not feel guilty about missing time but do not stray too far from an established routine.