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Exercise is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle. But if youâve gotten out of the habit of being active â or have never found an exercise routine that works â it might feel like an impossible task to get started.
Luckily, itâs never too late to figure out a workout routine. Hereâs how to start exercising â and tips to stay motivated when all you want to do is hang out on the couch instead.
What should I include in my exercise program?
Every exercise session should include a warm-up, a conditioning phase and a cool-down phase.
The warm-up
In a nutshell, a warm-up helps your body adjust slowly from rest to exercise. Making this part of your routine reduces the stress on your heart and muscles, and slowly increases your breathing, circulation (heart rate) and body temperature. A warm-up can also help improve your flexibility and reduce muscle soreness.
The best warm-up includes stretching, range of motion activities and beginning the activity at a low-intensity level.
Conditioning phase
The conditioning phase follows the warm-up and is the time when youâre burning calories and moving and grooving.
During the conditioning phase, you should monitor the intensity of your activity. The intensity is how hard youâre exercising, which can be measured by checking your heart rate.
Over time, you can work on increasing the duration of the activity. The duration is how long you exercise during one session.
Cool-down phase
The cool-down phase is the last phase of your exercise session. It allows your body to gradually recover from the conditioning phase. Your heart rate and blood pressure will return to near-resting values.
However, a cool down does not mean to sit down. In fact, for safety reasons, donât sit, stand still or lie down right after exercise. This might cause you to feel dizzy, lightheaded or have heart palpitations (fluttering in your chest).
The best cool down is to slowly decrease the intensity of your activity. You might also do some of the same stretching activities you did in the warm up.
General exercise guidelines
In general, experts recommend doing a five-minute warm up, including stretching exercises, before any aerobic activity, and include a five- to 10-minute cool down after the activity. Stretching can be done while standing or sitting.
Here are some other things to keep in mind when starting a workout routine:
Determine the best exercise routine for your lifestyle
Not everybody likes to hop out of bed in the morning and go for a run. Figuring out a routine that fits your lifestyle can help you be more successful.
Here are some questions you can think about before choosing a routine:
What physical activities do I enjoy?
Do I prefer group or individual activities?
What programs best fit my schedule?
Do I have physical conditions that limit my choice of exercise?
What goals do I have in mind?
(These might include losing weight, strengthening muscles or improving flexibility, for example.)
Donât try and exercise too much too fast
Gradually increase your activity level, especially if you havenât been exercising regularly. Guidelines around how often to exercise also differ depending on your age, any health conditions you have and your fitness history.
Set big and small goals â and be specific
If youâre looking to reach a particular goal, exercise specialist Ben Kuharik suggests setting mini goals to achieve along the way. This ensures your motivation stays strong over the long haul.
Setting a specific goal is also important. âFor example, if you want to lose some weight, itâs hard to be motivated or stick to a plan,â he says. âThatâs because you donât have the excitement in knowing you are getting closer to achieving it.â
Having smaller goals or milestones to reach in between the big ones keeps you on track. âIf you want to lose 8 pounds in two months â and you set a mini goal of losing 1 pound a week in the process â you get the sense of accomplishment that reaffirms your efforts,â Kuharik says. âAnd this can snowball into achieving even greater goals.â
This also applies if you fall short of your goal. âIf you only lose 7 pounds in two months, youâre still 7 pounds down than when you started,â Kuharik affirms. âYouâll feel great about the progress youâve already made.â
Schedule exercise into your daily routine
Plan to exercise at the same time every day, such as in the mornings when you have more energy or right after work. Add a variety of exercises so you donât get bored.
Where exercise is concerned, something is also always better than nothing. âNot every day will go as planned,â Kuharik notes. âIf you unexpectedly have a tight schedule or are even just having an off day, doing half of your planned workout that day is much more rewarding and beneficial than skipping it altogether.â
Exercise at a steady pace
Keep a pace that allows you to still talk during the activity. Be sure not to overdo it! You can measure the intensity of your exercise using the Rated Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale. The RPE scale runs from 0 to 10 and rates how easy or difficult you find an activity.
For example, 0 (nothing at all) would be how you feel when sitting in a chair; 10 (very, very heavy) is how you feel at the end of an exercise stress test or after a very difficult activity. In most cases, you should exercise at a level that feels 3 (moderate) to 4 (somewhat heavy).
Keep an exercise record
Keep a record of how much and when you exercise. This can help you look at goal-setting, as well as get a sense of how much activity youâre doing in a given week.
Time your eating and drinking properly
Wait at least one and a half hours after eating a meal before exercising. When drinking liquids during exercise, remember to follow any fluid restriction guidelines you might have.
Only buy what you need
Exercise doesnât have to put a strain on your wallet. Avoid buying expensive equipment or health club memberships unless youâre sure youâll use them regularly. But youâll want to dress for the weather (if working out outside) and wear protective footwear. Sneakers are the one thing you should prioritize, as you want to make sure your feet are protected.
Stick with it
If you exercise regularly, itâll soon become part of your lifestyle. Make exercise a lifetime commitment. Finding an exercise âbuddyâ can also help you stay motivated.
Donât forget to have fun
Exercising should be fun and not feel like a chore. âConsistency is key â but to do something consistently, itâs important to find a way to enjoy it,â Kuharik says.
So, above all, choose an activity you enjoy! Youâll be more likely to stick with an exercise program if you donât dread working out.
âTry to look at exercise as an opportunity to get away from stress, clear your mind and leave nagging thoughts at the door,â Kuharik encourages. âWith this in mind, over time, you will look forward to giving your mind a break and feeling good after a great workout session!â
Exercise: Where To Start
You should always talk to your doctor before starting an exercise routine. Together, you can figure out a plan to ease into regular physical activity.
And walking and climbing stairs are two easy ways to start an exercise program.
Walking guidelines
Start with a short walk. See how far you can go before you become breathless. Stop and rest whenever youâre short of breath.
Count the number of steps you take while you inhale. Then exhale for twice as many steps. For example, if you inhale while taking two steps, exhale through pursed lips while taking the next four steps. Learn to walk so breathing in and exhaling out become a habit once you find a comfortable breathing rate.
Try to increase your walking distance. When setting specific goals, you might find you can go farther every day. Many people find that an increase of 10 feet a day is a good goal.
Set reasonable goals. Donât walk so far that you canât get back to your starting point without difficulty breathing. Remember, if youâre short of breath after limited walking, stop and rest.
Never overdo it. Always stop and rest for two or three minutes when you start to become short of breath.
Stair climbing
Hold the handrail lightly to keep your balance and help yourself climb.
Take your time.
Step up while exhaling or breathing out with pursed lips. Place your whole foot flat on each step. Go up two steps with each exhalation.
Inhale or breathe in while taking a rest before the next step.
Going downstairs is much easier. Hold the handrail and place each foot flat on the step. Count the number of steps you take while inhaling, and take twice as many steps while exhaling.
Whichever activity you choose, remember, even a little exercise is better than none!
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