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Huge, pumped up muscles like those found on the models of body building magazine covers are often what people associate with strength training. Naturally, developing muscles is at the heart of any workout but body building that result in large muscles typically requires long, strenuous workouts. Normally, you would need to undertake strenuous body building exercises for 30 minutes, at least 3 times each week

It is not compulsory to build huge muscles, there are benefits to be gained from exercising that even women who don't wantneed to 'bulk up' can appreciate. Stronger muscles can lower your risk of injury to your back and other parts of your body. As your metabolic rate increases when you strength train, it can also help in maintaining a healthy weight.

You don't even have to go to a gym to work out, simply make a small area wherever you are and you can exercise in your surroundings. Here are few Anytime and Anywhere Exercises:

a) Crunch Lie down on the floor on your back with your feet supported above the ground on a box or something that will raise them up. Place a cushion under your neck to support it. Place your buttocks as near as possible to your feet. Lock your elbows. Now slowly lift your head off the ground just a few inches. Hold this raised position for 2 seconds and then slowly lower down. Repeat this exercise 20 times to make one set. This exercise is great for developing your abs and you will be able to feel it working very soon.

b) Raising body building equipment is to make sure you don't put too much stress on your muscles, which can lead to serious injury.

Other exercise equipment that you may be interested in, may include a treadmill. This will allow you work out for 24/7 and 12 months a year independent of the weather. Make sure that you find out more about treadmills and how to make optimum use of one before making a purchase.