In the first three chapters, you learned about the importance of building and retaining lean muscle. Now let’s get into how you do it.
The following section of the book shares the exercise component of The Cut. Chapter 7 includes the actual Cut workouts for beginner, intermediate, and advanced exercisers to help you shed body fat and build metabolically active muscle. You’ll exercise between three and five times a week, depending on your fitness level. (See the beginning of chapter 7 for how to determine how often you’ll work out.)
The following chapters describe the actual exercises that make up the workouts. You’ll find boot camp cardio exercises in chapter 8 and weight-training exercises for different body parts in chapters 9 through 14.
To use this section, first look up the workouts you’ll be doing in chapter 7. Then look up the exercise moves for each workout and make sure you know how to perform them properly. It’s smart to keep an exercise log or journal to track your workouts. You can write down how many reps you were able to do, how much weight you lifted (if you’re using dumbbells or gym exercise machines), and how you felt during and after your workouts. Seeing how many workouts you’ve already put in, and how you’re progressing, can be a big motivator on days you’re tempted to skip your workout.