Any discussion of how to make fitness work for people needs to take into account the fact that most people experience fitness as difficult and boring. Even though being fit isn’t easy, it is necessary. It’s a good thing that people don’t have to take drastic measures to be fit. All you need is a bit of time and dedicated effort. You may find it’s even fun!
Many people think they need a gym in order to get fit. You just need leg raises, pull ups, sit ups, handstand push ups, squats, bridges, and regular push ups.
By adding variety to your workouts, your body will benefit. Those who are fit enough to run miles on a treadmill should be equally able to jog through their neighborhood streets. Running outdoors feels differently from working out on equipment, and will effect your body in different ways. By keeping variety in exercises, the body cannot get used to one particular exercise and weight loss will continue to improve.
Strong thighs are important to the health and strength of your knees. Tearing a ligament that is behind the kneecap is a very common injury to athletes. Make sure to exercise hamstrings and quads to make your knees safer. Exercise your legs with leg curls and leg extensions.
Inhale at the beginning of your reps when weight lifting, and exhale at the end of your reps. This is important because it allows your body to expel wastes and improves your overall energy.
Set a schedule for exercise if you don’t work out regularly or avoid it altogether. Assign yourself a certain number of days in the week that you must exercise no matter what. If something does keep you from exercising, make sure to make up for it later.
So to sum everything up, fitness isn’t always a fun pursuit, and it’s rarely easy. However, with the proper attitude and training, it can certainly be more of both. Getting in shape doesn’t have to be done all on your own. Support is out there. First, however, you must get started.
