An easy way to keep yourself on schedule with your workouts is to develop a routine so that it becomes second-nature. Dedicating each day of the week to a specific exercise, or area of focus, is an easy way to do this! Spreading a full workout into separate daily sessions will motivate you to keep working out all week long, so that you can target all areas. Completing a full body workout in one day may convince you that it was good enough for a few days. However, if you dedicate one day to legs, one day to arms, and so on, it will make you WANT to complete your small daily workout in order to get closer to accomplishing your overall full body workout. Here are a few suggestions for a day-of-the-week workout routine: Continue reading “Day-of-the-Week Workout Routine”
Category: Beginner Fitness Tips
How to Pick a Fitness Program that Best Suits You
No two people are alike and therefore will have different needs and wants when it comes to selecting a fitness program. Some of us are looking for something fun, while others are looking for something more intense. The great thing is that there is a program out there for everyone! There are so many different varieties of programs and styles of workouts that are available today that there is no excuse for not getting out there and getting active! Depending on your personal goals, and what you want to get out of a workout, will ultimately help you decide which program will be the best for you. Check out these few fitness programs that offer a variety of workout styles: Continue reading “How to Pick a Fitness Program that Best Suits You”
How A Strict Fitness Routine Can Actually Harm Your Workout Results
Many people think that getting into a strict routine of working out is the best way to generate results. However, this can actually make each workout less effective. Getting into the routine of working out regularly is great, but too often people complete the same workouts, on the same equipment each time they work out. Unfortunately, this approach is counterproductive. In order to ensure you are getting the best results out of each and every workout you complete, you have to mix them up!
How Can A Strict Fitness Routine Harm Your Workout Results
An easy way to satisfy working out while not falling into a strict workout regimen is to combine cardio and strength training workouts while mixing it up workouts within those categories as well. For cardio workouts try mixing it up between speed walking, running, elliptical, biking/cycling, jump rope, etc. If it’s getting your heart rate up, it’s cardio! Also, gradually increase the distance and intensity levels of your workouts each time you complete them in order to keep your muscles consistently challenged.
For strength training it’s even simpler; hit the gym and start trying out different pieces of equipment that target different areas of the body. For example, one day work on your legs, a few days later work on your arms, etc. The combinations are endless when you continually switch up which exercises you complete; this will keep your body from getting used to the workout and in turn, keep your body constantly working out to its full potential.
5 Exercises that will Improve Poor Posture
Poor posture is an issue that many of us deal with and often do not know where to begin in regards to correcting it. The good news is there is something you can do about it and it’s SO easy! Adding a few specific exercises into your regular fitness routine will assist in the improvement of your overall posture. These types of exercises are not limited to what is listed below; many posture improving exercises exist and primarily focus on core strength and stability. Continue reading “5 Exercises that will Improve Poor Posture”
5 Easy Ways to Exercise at Home
It’s not always easy to find time in our hectic schedules to hit the gym for an hour every night. When prioritizing our to-do lists, fitness often gets bumped down to the bottom, but that’s okay! You don’t need an at-home gym or gym membership in order to have a successful workout. There are many activities you can do around your own home that keep you physically active while being productive and knocking a few chores off of your to-do list. Check out these calorie-burning chores: Continue reading “5 Easy Ways to Exercise at Home”
Top 5 exercises to keep in your fitness repertoire
Summer is officially here, and there may be no greater motivator than that bikini or swimsuit sitting in your closet to get you up and moving with your workouts.
To really look your leanest and meanest this season, it’s important to work all aspects and areas of your body. This means you need to incorporate both cardio and strength sessions into your weekly routine. There are plenty of ways to organize your program to ensure you get the best of both on your home gym equipment. Continue reading “Top 5 exercises to keep in your fitness repertoire”
4 useful tips for new runners
Congratulations on making a commitment to your health and setting a goal to get in better shape! Now that you’ve decided it’s time to start running on your home fitness treadmill, you may be wondering where to begin.
Running is a dynamic option for cardio fitness because you can choose to make it a solitary exercise or include running buddies for motivation. Additionally, while running itself is pretty straight forward, you can create countless programs that mix up intervals, speeds, distance, incline and other factors so you never face fitness boredom or plateaus. Continue reading “4 useful tips for new runners”
Tips to become a better cyclist
Whether you hop on your stationary bike because you enjoy the exhilarating cardio workout or you love the sport and are training for various races, finding ways to improve as a cyclist is always a worthwhile goal.
While racers might be interested in learning how to become more agile, faster or have better endurance, exercisers could be looking to lose more weight, improve their post  or strengthen their lower body. Whatever the case may be, striving to become a better cyclist is important for growth, avoiding fitness plateaus and overcoming boredom. Continue reading “Tips to become a better cyclist”
Strengthen your core with this awesome plank circuit
If you’ve been exercising long enough, chances are you’ve heard that planks are one of the best exercises for your abdominals. Whether you’re a runner, bike rider or weight lifter, you need a strong and solid foundation, and that comes from working the core muscles.
Not only does a strong center better overall exercise performance on your home gym equipment, but it assists with stabilization and balance so you can work more efficiently with a lower risk of injury. Continue reading “Strengthen your core with this awesome plank circuit”