Written by Menswear Style in Health & Fitness on the 18th January 2016

Skeptical about your New Year resolution of getting a stunning physique? Here's some good news. It’s not as difficult as it seems. You can easily bring about the herculean task of achieving a charismatic physique, if you follow these simple yet highly effective tips.

Rule 1: DEFINE YOUR GOAL 

Making efforts aimlessly in a random manner is going to take you nowhere. First, figure out what is the ultimate outcome you desire, next, identify the type of exercises and diet best suited for accomplishment of that outcome. This way, you will attain just the right shape you are willing to, in a much lesser time.

Rule 2: NO FAD DIETS 

It won’t be an overstatement to say that you can spend hours of your day working out, but if you don’t eat right after that, the results won’t be pleasant. Your body builds muscle mass from the food you eat, while exercises only makes sure the adequate amount is left with the body and the excess is burnt away. So make it a daily ritual to stick to a nutritious, balanced diet. 

Rule 3: THE RIGHT FIGURES FOR A PERECT FIGURE 

While making your diet plans and workout schedules, take into consideration various aspects of your body, like age, weight and aspects of your lifestyle in order to formulate the plans accurately. You can use calorie calculators like IIFYM Diet Calculator or gadgets tracking your fitness activities for estimation of the right figures.

Rule 4: CARDIO VS WEIGHT ROOM 

Regular sessions of weight training will completely reshape your body whereas cardio will only help you lose fat, resulting in a smaller version of the same shape. Also, weight training leads to an improved metabolism rate during the period following the training session, which can last up to 36 hours. 

Rule 5: A SOUND SLEEP 

More often than not, lack of sleep will negate the results you have achieved from your hard work at the gym. So always ensure at least 8 hours of sleep, on a regular time, every night. If sleeping soundly is a problem for you, find out what’s missing in your bedroom. Investment in a real and faux leather beds from Bedsos for example might solve the issue. Or look for ways to get your body ready for sleep, relaxation yoga or meditation might help.

Rule 6: COMPOUND EXERCISES 

Compound exercises are essential in order to build muscle, lose weight and gain strength. Multi-joint, complex movements like squats, deadlifts, bench press, pull-ups let you make total-body efforts to coordinate movements, tone every part of your body and burn way more calories than isolation exercises in much lesser time. 

Rule 7: AVOID LIQUID CALORIES 

Normally, people watch out what they eat in order to keep a track of their calories. Well, you might end up consuming more calories by consuming the drinks you use as a substitute for food. Beverages like fruit smoothies, flavoured water, soda, cocktails are also high calorie drinks in disguise. Instead, go for preparing your own low calorie alternatives like smoothie with frozen fruit, juice, and fat-free yogurt.

Rule 8: LIFESTYLE CHANGES 

A few lifestyle changes can also end up yielding miraculous results. For example, always avoid taking the elevator in the morning. Do not miss a healthy, filling breakfast ever. Keep a set of dumbbells near your couch so that you can do a couple of sets while watching TV. 

Rule 9: HEALTHY SNACKING HABITS 

Watching out what you munch on during office breaks deserves as much attention as you give to your meals. Make your smart snacking choice from a variety of healthy options like soybeans, hummus, Greek yogurt, a handful of nuts, hard boiled eggs, pumpkin seeds and smoked salmon.

Rule 10: WEIGHT TRAINING BUT RELIGIOUSLY 

Weight training experts believe that free weights are always a better alternative to fad equipment. Free weights enable you to lift heavy weights, which is necessary for getting stronger. Do not look for making your lifts easier and painless. Involve the whole of your body, make every move count and work your way towards a marvelous physique.

We show men how to get into shape in 2016 with this guide to 10 Tips to Transform Your Physique.