Getting Started Tips

Posted by admin on Aug 28, 2009 in Featured, Fitness, News Feed | Comments Off

Things to consider when picking a program that’s right for you.

• How much time do you have each day to exercise?
• What is your current level of fitness?
• Do you hvae specific areas you want to target?
• Do you like more aerobic, dance style workouts or more weight lifting, and kickboxing?

Next, consider what will bring you to optimal fitness. This should include cardio endurance, muscular strength and flexibility as well as achieving ideal body weight.

For optimal fitness and impact you need:

• 2 days of Cardio workouts that get your heart rate up.
• 1-3 days of Flexability and Core exercises like yoga and abdominal exercises.
• 2 -3 days of Resistance Training for muscle strength and the endurance.
• Frequency- 5 days a week for change. Make it part of your routine.
• Intensity-You need to ‘bring it’ and challenge yourself daily.
• Variety- mix it up with cardio, flexability and resistance training.
• Time- 5 minutes is not enough and more then 1 hour is probably wasting your time.

Finally, take on a NO EXCUSES attitude. Your strength is the foundation of nearly all physical goals. Remember the following:

1. Muscle Burns Fat: So add resistance training to your routine.
2. Keep it simple: 30 minutes to 1 hour a day with a good program is plenty for results.
3. Maintain a log: Write down your workouts on a calendar. Keep track so that you can create a daily routine and feel successful.
4. Don’t overdo it: Try to stick to five workouts per week. . Keeping your workouts short yet consistent can give you results and save you time. You should rotate your routine daily.
5. Take to the hills: Cardio is a must if you want to be lean and healthy. To get stronger while getting leaner, do cardio in short, intense bursts. Go to a moderately steep hill and sprint to the top, then walk back down.