Exercise Routine Made Simple

How is it possible to enjoy a life full of pleasure without healthy
living? With this in mind, often people are in search for an effective
exercise routine that will get them in shape and keep them there.
Unusual training methods, fad diets and overly extensive exercise
routines are being pursued, with the hopes of achieving a healthy
body. Sadly more emphasis is placed upon fad diets instead of regular
exercise which has been proven, over and over again, to be the most
efficient path to health living.

You do not need to join a fancy gym or hire an expensive trainer¡­ you
can easily create your own exercise routine and achieve great success,
all in the comforts of your own home. In creating your own exercise
routine, to make it effective, focus should be given to the principle
of F.I.T.T. which is an acronym Frequency, Intensity, Type and Time.

Frequency is the number of times you perform your exercise routine,
which depends on the primary goal for the exercise. If your goal is to
lose weight, then a more frequent routine should be used or if you
want to build muscle bulk, you should only exercise each body part
once every 3 or 4 days.

Intensity is the amount of physical exertion you invest per routine
and once more this depends on the goal for the exercise routine, as
well as the exercise type you decide to choose. If you're engaged in
aerobic exercises, for example, intensity is measured through your
heart rate per a given period of time. The intensity for muscle-
toning exercises is measured through the weights used, as well as the
number of repetitions you do.

Type is the manner of exercise you use. Aerobics, weight loss, muscle
building (bulk) and muscle-toning exercise are all examples of this
and of course there is bound to be one that is suited for any
particular purpose.

Time refers to the length of time you invest per session; 20 minutes
minimum for aerobic exercises, to keep your heart rate up is a good
example.

Any fitness goal can be achieved by adjusting and tweaking each of
these elements. If you need to lose weight, for example, adjust the
frequency and the time of your exercise routine. If you want a more
shapely muscled physique then correspondingly increase the intensity
of your sessions.

A few words of caution however, check with your doctor to ensure the
exercise routine your are initiating is safe for your condition.
Stretch before and after your exercise routines to prevent injury and
be prepared to be sore the first week. Muscles that are not used often
tend to get very sore when suddenly used, even with light weights.
This disappears around the end of the first week¡­ but be fore warned.

 
 

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