A study reveals that people who start on a fitness regime respond differently to a exercise routine. If the individual response differs then what is the best type of exercise for us? And how to choose an exercise regime?
Well, the number one factor is whether the activity fits into your daily routine. If going for a walk gives you pleasure, turn it into a daily health and fitness opportunity.
Some people enjoy going to a gym for strength training exercises where again, going with a friend may help you keep that commitment. But if you don’t enjoy the gym, then you could try exercising at home. Try new activities to keep yourself interested and motivated.
Aerobics
Cardio exercise routine should include both aerobic exercise (such as walking, jogging, cycling, aerobics, or sport that involves running) for cardiovascular health. To build muscle mass plus gym-type sessions for muscular and bone health.
This combination will ensure that you work on all aspects of your health and fitness. Also by doing different exercise sessions you will add variety, and by working different muscles on different days, it will help reduce the risk of injury, as well as preventing monotony.
One day of intense exercise is followed by a day of low intensity exercise. This principle can also apply if you have a lower level of fitness, as it will help avoid injury and will allow your muscles time to recover from hard work.
Being unwell or having an injury does not usually rule out exercise, in fact, it is often a vital part of rehabilitation. However, exercise in this context may mean you need to amend the details of your physical activity program, under guidance from your doctor r other healthcare professional.
A qualified personal trainer can help you make the right choices. Most of the time that you have put aside from your busy life for exercise, as well as help motivate you, help you with technique, monitor your progress, adjust your exercise programme. Check your fitness level, and try alternative exercise options to keep yourself motivated.
Whichever exercise options you choose, and whichever strategies you use to keep motivated, remember to start off slowly and build up gradually. Don’t push yourself too hard or too fast.
Progress in fitness occurs over weeks and months. Increase only one exercise variable at a time how long your exercise session lasts (duration), how hard you work during the exercise (intensity) or the number of exercise sessions each week (frequency) — and only by a small amount, say 10 per cent each week.
