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Fitness for your body blueprint
Weight training strategy: Emphasise those glorious curves by adding muscle tone. Perform a total-body weight training routine three times a week that consists of two sets of weight training exercises per body part. Do ten to 15 repetitions per set using a moderate to light weight. To improve body symmetry, you may want to double up on upper-body exercises.
Cardio training strategy: Do 30-60 minutes of cardio work three to six times a week for maximum fat and calorie burn. Your cardio workouts should generally be done at a moderately intense level.
Weight training strategy: Light-to-moderate weight training done two to three times a week will help enhance tone, not size. Complete a basic strength training workout twice a week, performing two sets of 12 to 15 repetitions using light to moderate weights for each major muscle group. You may want to try circuit training (moving quickly from one exercise to the next without a break) because it promotes strength and stamina without building bulk.
Cardio training strategy: Three to five cardio workouts a week done at a moderate to fast pace should help keep you looking lean and trim. Aim for 30 to 45 minutes per session.
The biggest thing to keep in mind as you evaluate your body type and proceed with your workouts: Do not compare yourself with anyone else or to earlier versions of your old self. Just strive to be the best you can be right now.
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