Basics of A Results-Driven Fitness Program

A good basic workout program involves has a few key factors that will make it a success.

Benefits of doing a workout program are numerous. 

Increased energy, healthy weight, lean muscle & good skin are just a few of many benefits one acquires with an ongoing, consistent exercise program.

#1 - Intensity

Every good workout program should feel intense. 

In other words, if you exercise and don't feel much different after you've completed your movements, you haven't had a workout that will result in what you're aiming to do. 

You have to push yourself. 

If you're sweating, breathing more heavily, you're likely making the right strides toward meeting your workout goals. 

However, pushing yourself too hard will result in injuries & exhaustion.  As well you may even deplete yourself of wanted minerals within your body. 

Over time you'll break down your muscle tissue and become vulnerable to colds & flus. 

Work your way gradually & incrementally toward your fitness goals.


#2 - Progress

Wherever you start in your fitness regimen, build your routines to become farther, longer, harder, faster, higher. 

To get to where you want to go in fitness, you have to increase your movements incrementally. 



#3 - Variation

Vary your workouts from time to time.  

Vary what you do to get & stay fit with a variety of activities you enjoy. 

Try lifting weights at the gym. 

Pilates or dance classes. 

Morning jogging solo or with a running buddy. 

Long walks in nature.  

Power walking in the park.

Whatever you like to do, you need to sweat and feel more energized by the time you complete your movements. 

If you feel sick or injured, you're working too hard or you're exceeding what your body is able to do right now or ever.

Give yourself 1 to 3 months to do any one activity before you expect to see physical results that others can notice.

To maximize what you're trying to do, ALWAYS match your fitness routines with a healthy eating plan. 

Drink plenty of fresh, purified water. 

Rule of thumb is 8  8 oz glasses of water. 

Of course, a 6'4" 200 lb man will need to drink more water than a 5'1" 100 lb female.

Nutritional supplementation suited for your particular needs is also a very good idea. 

Full body massage & foot reflexology massage will also accelerate your body's release of toxins leading to more energy, great skin, weight loss and lean muscle.

There's so much more to cover about great, results-driven fitness programs. 

Lots more in future posts.