CONSISTENCY IS KEY
Maintaining consistency in your workout routine is essential for achieving fitness goals and overall health. Here’s a detailed look at how to keep your workouts consistent, along with recommendations for cardio, strength, and flexibility training.
Tips for Consistency
1. **Set Clear Goals**: Define what you want to achieve (e.g., weight loss, muscle gain, improved endurance) and set realistic, measurable goals.
2. **Create a Schedule**: Designate specific days and times for your workouts and treat them as unmissable appointments.
3. **Start Small**: If you’re new to exercising or returning after a break, start with shorter sessions and gradually increase duration and intensity. Do one workout and create a habit then you can start adding a couple together for longer duration.
4. **Track Progress**: Use a journal or fitness app to log your workouts, which can help motivate you by showing how far you’ve come.
5. **Stay Flexible**: Life can be unpredictable—if you miss a session, don’t be too hard on yourself. Adjust your schedule and get back on track.
6. **Find Enjoyment**: Choose activities you enjoy to make working out feel less like a chore. Experiment with different workouts to find what you love. We always encourage Fit Club members to Comment on the Fit Club workouts this way we can film & provide more of the popular workout sessions.
7. **Workout Buddy**: Partnering with a friend can increase accountability and make workouts more enjoyable.
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8. **Mix It Up**: Incorporate variety in your workouts to prevent boredom and to challenge different muscle groups.
Recommended Workout Frequency
1. **Cardio Workouts**: – **Recommended Frequency**: 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week, spread across at least 3 days. – **Examples**: Running, cycling, swimming, dancing, and brisk walking. Use the Walkfit & cardio workouts plus get your daily steps in.
2. **Strength Training**: – **Recommended Frequency**: At least 2 days per week, working all major muscle groups. – **Examples**: Weight lifting, bodyweight exercises (push-ups, squats), resistance band exercises. Online Fit Club provides Total Body express workouts, plus some only include upper or lower, try to both where you can. The mini core workouts on a Saturday should be used a couple of times per week. You can also Add them onto any workout…
3. **Flexibility Training**: – **Recommended Frequency**: At least 2-3 days per week, ideally after workouts when muscles are warm. – **Examples**: Flexible Fridays workouts are ideal for this and include Pilates, Flex, static stretching, and dynamic stretching.
Conclusion: Staying consistent with workouts requires a blend of planning, motivation, and enjoyment. By incorporating a balanced mix of cardio, strength, and flexibility training into your weekly routine, you can enhance your fitness level and maintain a healthier lifestyle. Remember to listen to your body and make adjustments as needed, ensuring a sustainable approach to fitness.
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