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Fit and Fab in 30 Days for Diabetics
Chaitanya Reddy
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The Actual Routine
 
Gym Exercises for Monday
 

Exercise Muscle Group Benefited
Barbell back squat Thighs, calves
Incline dumb-bell bench press Chest, arms
Lat pull down Upper back, arms
Dumb-bell dead lift Lower back
Dumb-bell seated shoulder press Shoulder, arms
Cable row Legs, arms, shoulder, chest
5 minute abs workout Abdomen (upper, middle, lower)
10 minute cool down segment and static stretching.
 
Gym Exercises for Wednesday
 

Exercise Muscle Group Benefited
Dumb-bell squat Thighs, calves
Dumb-bell flat bench press Chest, arms
Dumb-bell lunge Legs
Dumb-bell hammer curl Upper back, arms, chest
Leg curls Thigh, hamstrings
Triceps push down Triceps, forearm, chest
5 minute abs workout Abdomen (upper, middle, lower)
10 minute cool down segment with some light walking on the treadmill for five minutes and some static stretching holding each stretch for 20 seconds.

 
 
Gym Exercises for Friday
 

Exercise Muscle Group Benefited
Dumb-bell step-ups Thigh, calves
Barbell curls Arms, back
Push ups Shoulder, chest, arms
Barbell calf raise Calf
Standing wide, grip horizontal row on cable Arms, shoulder, chest
Standing dumb-bell lateral raises Upper back, chest
Single hand dumb-bell row on bench Arms, chest
5 minute abs workout Abdomen (upper, middle, lower)
Follow cool down routine as per the Monday and Wednesday schedule.

 
 
Cardio Exercises Meant for Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Are to Be Stepped Up Gradually Over a Spread of 4 Weeks


Cardio Exercises for Week 1
  1. 10 minutes on treadmill
  2. 10 minutes on cross trainer.
  3. 10 minutes on exercycle
  4. 10 minutes on rowing machine.
  5. 40 minutes total at 70% of maximum heart rate
  6. 2-3 minutes deep breathing rests between each equipment
Cardio Exercises for Week 2 and 3
  1. 10 minutes on treadmill
  2. 15 minutes on cross trainer
  3. 10 minutes on exercycle
  4. 15 minutes on Rowing machine.
  5. 50 minutes total at 70% of maximum heart rate
  6. 2-3 minutes deep breathing rests between each equipment
Cardio Exercises for Week 4
  1. 15 minutes on treadmill
  2. 15 minutes on cross trainer
  3. 15 minutes on exercycle
  4. 15 minutes on rowing machine
  5. 60 minutes total at 70% of maximum heart rate
  6. 2-3 minutes deep breathing rests between each equipment
To calculate your training heart rate, use the following formula:

220 - your age = Maximum heart rate, and then calculate the allotted percent recommended by your trainer.
Remember, to achieve a goal, you have to be disciplined and stay focused.
 
Chaitanya Reddy is a fitness trainer and Consultant with Apollo WellnessRx International Limited.
     
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