Your best friend works out six days a week, looks great and is almost ready for that upcoming marathon. You’re ready to start working out, but that routine sounds too intense to meet your tastes. How can you select a fitness routine that fits you, your lifestyle and your personal physical abilities?
The key lies in selecting a routine that does, in fact, fit your personal needs. It’s best to seek out a program that makes sense for you. That friend of yours has probably been working out for quite some time. You don’t want to start with a routine that’s grueling or you’re likely to not make it past day one. Although, I recommend a more effective routine than these felines to you left. Remember though, if you injure yourself think about how many workouts and days you are going to miss because you didn’t find the right workload.
To find the right routine for you, consider such things as:
- The frequency of the routine – Sixty minutes a day, five days a week might not sound like a huge time commitment, but it can be tough to stick with. If you have a lot of demands in your life, you might want to find a fitness routine that’s a little less involved. It’s better to select a routine you can truly stick with than go overboard right out of the gate and fail to reach your goals. Three to five hours of exercise optimized per week can be very effective.
- The types of exercise involved – There are many different exercise opportunities out there. Not every person has to take part in the same one to see results. One person might seem to do very well with aerobics, but another might see better results with a routine that blends traditional strength training with biking, running, swimming or some other form of cardio. Also, interval training HIIT (high intensity interval training) can be very useful for producing serious results in a short amount of training time.
- Your personal interest – It is vital to pick a routine you actually find enjoyable. Choose an exercise that’s personally boring and you’re likely to want to quit before you even get off the ground. Nowadays, you will find exercise and fitness classes and small groups that are motivating and fun. If you would rather challenge yourself with a personal coach then one-on-one personal training might be for you. Finding and developing your personal interest will keep you smiling and motivated long term.
- Its targeting ability – Most people have very personal concerns when it comes to fitness and individual health histories. Perhaps there’s a need to burn off a few extra pounds and tone the legs and arms. Or heart disease and previous injuries are a major concern to you. Maybe you’re looking to simply build a little muscle? Whatever the case, you will be more motivated to complete your routine if it will provide the results you truly want. Remember, there are different routines that are meant to help participants reach very different goals. A marathon runner, for example, will need to subscribe to a different workout plan than a person trying to shed 20 pounds for health.
One of the best ways to make sure you select a fitness routine that suits your personal needs is to work directly with a trainer or your gym’s professional to create a workout program just for you. These experts can help you tailor a routine to your needs and help you make sure your concerns are addressed. One of the many benefits of working with a professional will include an assessment process along with your goal oriented exercise protocol. For more insight on what a fitness professional can provide you…check out this article here: What Can A Health and Fitness Professional Do For You?
About the Author
Marin health and fitness expert, John Spongberg is the founder of Personal Training in Marin as well as an accomplished author, speaker and life coach. He is dedicated to helping people reach their optimum level of fitness, health and body satisfaction through a unique, comprehensive whole-person approach, customized to each client.
Mr. Spongberg creates a successful experience for individuals who are ready to take the next step to, once and for all, achieve the extraordinary health, vitality and body they’ve long been dreaming of. Your satisfaction is personally guaranteed 100% or your money back!
If you’re ready, you can reach Mr. Spongberg at (415) 322-7033 or visit his website at www.PersonalTrainingInMarin.com where you can download your free copy of his special health and fitness report, The Truth About Losing Weight
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