I get asked a lot about what my exercise regimen consists of. My first advice is start slow and be consistent. Here are some tips and key things I stick by:
1. Consult with your physician- Always get approval from your physician before starting any exercise program if you have chronic conditions or symptoms that may cause complications. 2. Start slow and work your way up- With any exercise program always start slow and gradually increase your intensity to prevent injuries. Do what your limitations will allow. As your endurance level improves, you will notice the exercise will get easier. 3. Use correct form- You can do a high number of repetitions but if your form is not correct you will get zero results and cause injuries. Different exercises target different muscles groups. Start with lower repetitions and focus on the correct form to achieve the results you want. 4. Proper nutrition- It is so important to have a pre and post workout nutrition plan. Pre-workout should include simple carbs and protein to give you the energy you need to complete the workout. If not, you will feel like a car without gas. Post-workout you also want healthy carbs and enough protein for muscle building and to aid in recovery. 5. Don't skip warm up and stretching- Always stretch and warm up the joints and muscles. This should be part of your exercise routine. I have a 5 minute warm up pre-workout and a 5 minute stretch post-workout. 6. Aim for combination of cardio, resistance, and flexibility exercises- Cardio exercises that increase the heart rate helps to burn calories and maintain cardiorespiratory health. Resistance training builds muscles and improves body strength. Flexibility exercises helps to improve balance and core strength. Using a combination of all three will give you the best results making you feel leaner and stronger. Lastly, have fun. Do different activities. Learn what you like and what works best for you. Make sure to always hydrate properly pre and post workout too! I hope this helps you find your perfect exercise regimen.
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