Massive, bulging muscles like those displayed on the models of body building magazine covers are often what people think of when talking about strength training. Naturally, building muscles is part of any training program but body building that result in competition muscles typically involves long, arduous workouts. Typically, you would undergo strenuous body building exercises for 30 minutes, 3 times each week

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

You don't even have to go to a gym to exercise, just clear a small space 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 raise your head off the ground just a few centimetres. Hold this raised position for 2 seconds and then slowly lower down. Repeat this exercise 20 times to make one set. This exercise is excellent 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 result serious injury.

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