Easing Into a Fitness Routine
June 28, 2006 by kate baggott
Filed under Health
Today’s Parent has a great article for new mothers called Easing Back Into Fitness by Andrea Neblett.
The piece outlines eleven tips for mothers to gain the most benefit by making little changes and if you have time, you should take a look at the full text. I’ve quoted Neblett’s tips, but summarized her point in describing each of them. The links refer to other articles we’ve already discussed that deal with the same study.
1. Set goals. Figure out what you want to achieve before you start a new exercise routine.
2. Be Selective. Choose activitie you have fun doing.
3. Build your level slowly. No matter how quickly you want to see results, patience is needed. Don’t over do it and risk hurting yourself.
4. Make a date. Plan exercise into your routine and stick to it.
5. Get the right gear. Use the correct equipment in the right way.
6. Don’t skip meals. You need food energy in order to work your body properly.
7. Condition your core. Get to the abs and lower back to hold yourself upright.
8. Sidestep being Sidelined. Avoid injuries.
9. Pump some iron. Lifting weights prevents long term weight gain.
10. Do the group thing. Friends who exercise together have more fun and keep each other accountable.
11. Don’t blame your budget. There are plenty of kinds of free exercise.
I believe this is a great article. If you’re new to working out and cardio or you’re returning to it after a long break it’s important to start doing activities and exercises that are not only beneficial to your health and fitness goals, but are also fun and will not cause you to become bored which may then lead to you quitting…..again.