Everything Fitness

Whether you are new to physical fitness or a seasoned veteran, here are some workout tips to consider:

1. Don’t eat right after your workout. Wait 30 minutes for your muscles to start relaxing. Make sure to include protein as it aids in helping to repair muscle.
2. Be sure to wear proper footwear. High impact cardio means you need to wear shoes that are well-built and have good cushioning.
3. Don’t overtrain.  Check your resting pulse and if it’s at least 10 beats more than normal, you might be overtraining. Back off for a few days and check your pulse again.
4. If you’re feeling bored with your exercise routine, change it up and add new challenges. It’s better for you both physically and mentally.
5. Your workouts should not totally focus on cardio. Exercising your muscles will burn calories and increase your metabolism. Incorporate regular weight training into your program using barbells, dumbbells, and/or kettlebells.
6. Do whatever it takes to stay motivated. Work out with a buddy, enter a contest, or create a new goal and keep focused on it.
7. Remember to warm up and cool down. You might think it’s boring and unnecessary but it will go a long way in helping you stay injury-free.
8. It matters what you wear. Invest in some clothes that are meant for workouts and whisk the sweat away from the body so it can evaporate. This helps you keep an even body temperature.
9.  Don’t treat yourself to something you know you shouldn’t eat just because you exercised. You want to see results from your workout, not negate them by eating sweets.
10. Find more ways to keep moving. Park at the end of the parking lot, walk whenever you can, take the stairs, turn housecleaning into a cardio event, and dance as much as possible.

Remember, keeping physically fit is one of the best decisions you can make for your health and quality of life.