How to get in shape

1. Exercise strategy*

   • Keep the following in mind to make sure you get the most out of every workout.
     When working out to add bulk during a bodybuilding routine, do low numbers of reps each set and high numbers of sets per workout. Do this with high weight, high enough that you can only do about six reps every set. This will make sure you are tearing muscle fiber as opposed to simply toning it.
     Think about the area of your body and the muscle you are trying to work out when performing a rep. This is called recruiting, and targets your workout to optimal areas and areas where you actually want to build muscle. This will raise the effectiveness of an exercise by as much as 25 percent.
     Keep your range of motion controlled and constant. Never strain your muscles, as this could lead to injury. When you start to feel your muscles straining, that's the signal to reverse motion and complete the rep.

*source: ehow.com