10 Tips to Help You with Your Work Out

 

 It seems that a workout by itself is hard enough, when we do it we should at least do it correctly so that we can reap the most benefits from it.

 

 Here are 10 tips to help your workout;

 

I.                   Consult your physician if you have any health conditions or if you experience any pain or discomfort while you are exercising.  Some people should consult their physician before they attempt any exercise.

 

II.                 Before you begin your exercise routine you should you should take at least 5 minutes warming up to stretch out your muscles.  When you take the time to stretch your muscles you decrease your chances of causing injury to your body.

 

III.              Protect your knees and ankles when you exercise.  Do not make your entire routine one that keeps you on your feet running and jumping the whole time.  Your joints will begin to feel the painful effects constantly running and jumping.  Try to keep some of your exercise routine low-impact and/or on the floor.

 

IV.               Add strength training to your routine to raise your metabolism and when your metabolism is raised, you burn more calories overall throughout the day.   You should strength-train at least three times per week in order to see maximum results.

 

V.                 Use proper form while you are exercising and strength training so that you can reap all of the benefits and to protect yourself from injury.

 

VI.               Don’t be stiff when you exercise.  Do not lock your joints because this can lead to an unnecessary injury and it leads to soreness in your joints and muscles.  Loosen up and the best way to do this is by stretching before you begin and after your routine.

 

VII.            Keep moving for 20 minutes at least three times per week.  Take a walk during your lunch break or take the stairs instead of the elevator several time during the day while you are at work.

 

VIII.          Don’t over do it if you are a beginner and if you are experienced.  Over doing it will lead to injury no matter who you are.

 

IX.               Cool down slowly and safely.  The correct way to bring and end to your exercise routine is to gradually cool your body down to its regular temperature.  Do not abruptly stop and plop down in a seat at the end of your routine.  Instead, you should gradually bring your heart rate back to normal as you cool down.

 

X.                 Stretch after exercising to decrease injury, soreness and to increase your overall range of motion.  You should stretch to decrease your chances for sore muscles and a sore body.