We all aspire to be the fittest possible versions of ourselves, though this might appear elusive and basically unattainable. Your health, whether you wish it or not, is massively dependent on your work out regimen or lack thereof. Finding the best practices to enable a healthy, sustainable and enjoyable work out schedule is what eludes most of us.
With all the numerous advice being floated around, one can be excused for feeling a tad confused and disenfranchised. Here are some fine-tuned tips on how to enjoy your gym experience:
Water is life
No matter the intensity of the exercise being performed (whether light, vigorous or heavy) you have to stay hydrated throughout the session, i.e before, during and after, so as to enjoy the workout. Though workout energy drinks also do help when the training session extends for more than an hour, it is advisable to hydrate on the water to avoid adding unnecessary calories.
Seek out a work out buddy
At times laziness and fatigue do set in, moods that work against our better instincts to focus on our work out goals. A training partner helps smooth over this turbulences and inner struggles by offering both motivation and inspiration. You must, however, be very careful when choosing a partner, they must be able to exercise regularly as per your schedule, keep up with your pace and even push your limits in several key exercises. He or she has to be the best fit.
Diet
Curb your gargantuan appetites for sugary and sweet things. These offer additional calories that you are keen on shedding, which makes the exercise routine a zero-sum game. Think fresh fruits and healthy foodstuff. Good choices include healthy carbohydrates such as whole-grain cereals (with low-fat or skim milk), whole-wheat toast, low-fat or fat-free yogurt, whole grain pasta, brown rice, and vegetables.
Eating time vis a vis work out time
Always stuff up at-least one or two hours before engaging in your workout exercise. This allows time for digestion to take place and the stomach to empty out. Though it is far much advisable to exercise on an empty stomach, a post-exercise nutrition program helps recovery and minimizes muscle damage. Furthermore, your body doesn't get derailed by the need to split the energy reserves between digestion and the muscles.
Be aware of your body
When engaging in workout exercises, your body's reaction to the regimen should take top priority. Stay safe and injury free, if you are to consistently honor your schedules. Here are four tips for doing this:
1) Always warm up and cool down before and after any exercise in that respect. Limber up through doing stretches, and emulate movements that facilitate the movement of your activity before you begin the exercise, then afterward cool down with slow stretches.
2) In case of injury or pain, or the exercise just doesn't feel right. Stop immediately and seek medical advice.
3) Allow the body rest time. Do not overwork and strain the muscles throughout the week. Take at least one day off, for rest and muscle growth.
4) To avoid injury get the movement and posture right while exercising. It's always advisable to master the posture and movement well before you begin engaging in the exercise so as not to over-strain the backbone or a certain muscle group.
Enjoy your exercise!