Some of us don’t really do enough exercise each week. Most of the time, we don’t do it at all. We can always start to do exercise but we must not give up easily. To start exercising, we should take it slow first by build stamina to reduce injuries and improve the chances of continuing exercise. Before you start doing so though, consult your doctor first when you are trying to start a fitness routine just like any lifestyle change.
First, when exercising, start wearing loosely fit comfortable clothing with support shoes. Before starting exercise, remember to warm-up first for five minutes to gradually increase your heart rate and warm the muscles. It can be slow walking, marching in place or any low-impact exercise. Once you have down your workout, always remember to cool down as well. Take another five minutes of stretching or light exercise to slow down your heart rate gradually as well as your breathing.
About 30 minutes a day, five times a week is always the recommended minimum exercise time for anyone. Starting cardiovascular exercises like walking, biking, dancing, swimming or light jogging are good idea. You also don’t need to do them in just one session. Break them up into 10 to 15 minute routines as this helps you build stamina while reaping the same health benefits. You can then increase your duration of the routine gradually to adjust every time.
You would almost always need to do strength training. This helps build muscles, strenghten your bones and burn calories. All major muscle groups should be tackled at least twice each week. Try using weights that are hard to lift but not so hard that you won’t be able to do at least 8 repetitions for it. Don’t exercise the same muscle group two days in a row because muscles would need time to repair after the training.
You would also need to get motivated while you exercise. Try setting weekly or monthly finess goals and always look into your progress. In case you goal is to be healthy, gradually increasing your exercise routine’s duration will help. If you are going for strenght, increasing your weights and repetition will be a good idea. Calculate the progress you have with weight loss through measurements but never weight yourself more than once a week because fluctuations over the week as well as daily changes is not indicative of any progress.
Also, remember that exercise does not hurt. You may experience mild soreness after strenght training but if you feel sharp or continuous pain, stop doing it and go to the doctor. You can also make conversations with someone during cardiovascular exercise. It’s main goal is to elevate the heart rate as well as your breathing in a gradual manner.