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There’s an interesting change in the American male once he gets to the age of 40. His genetic predispositions begin to make themselves more prominent in his life. The hairline, eyesight, fat deposits and a great many other changes in sensitive areas begin to show themselves.

Now for those of us who feel that its time to get back in shape and reclaim our former glory, we try to hold on to our eating patterns we had when we were younger and work out at the same intensity we did in our twenties. Very soon we realize how disastrous that idea is.

So what do we do to keep the creeping fat at bay and build valuable muscle to maintain maximum health and strength? Start with a bicycle or jump rope. If you have really been sedentary for a long while, start walking. See to you doctor and have a full exam. Get blood work done to determine your midlife issues. Once you know what you need to fix you will have an internal reason to stay motivated.

If you need to lose a lot of fat, forget the idea of lifting massive weights and bulking up. Get the fat stripped off first. That means circuit training, varied cardio workouts and a training diet. You’ll want to determine your level of fitness from the beginning in order to lay out your fat burning exercise routine. No two men are the same so you’ll want to craft your program based on your body type, your age and your fitness level.

If you want to play it safe while getting rapid results, try circuit training and Pilates as a great combination for fat burning. Circuit training allows you to build strength while employing a variety of exercises. You might do eight different exercises; one after the other, then repeat them several more times in succession.

Pilates is a physical fitness system developed by German born Joseph Pilates. You’ll be focusing on the core postural muscles of the trunk and emphasizes breathing and alignment of the spine to strengthen the muscles of the torso. Pilates can be very challenging to the beginner and because it relies on your own body weight in most cases, you don’t risk weight related injuries.

These two routines are alternated five to six days a week. Start with your strength training on the first day and aerobics on the second. That will allow your muscles to loosen and stretch while you recover for the next round. Eat meals that are small enough to fit in your hand and stay away from processed foods that will compromise your training. Keep the meals balanced and stay consistent with your workout to achieve fat burning success.

Finally, in order to stay consistent you must continually reinforce your reasons for getting fit and trim. You’ve got to love the process of fat burning.

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