The world of health & fitness if full of "miracle workouts" and promises of instant results - but the reality is not that simple.
If you're looking for one exercise that's going to tick all the boxes, you're simply not going to find it.This doesn't mean working out has to be difficult. Here's some useful tips I found very helpful when I first started planning my work out routine:
Jogging
If you're pressed for time, resources, or just can't be bothered to do anything complicated - then jogging is the best exercise you can get.
It's free, you don't need any equipment, and it works out more muscles in your body than most routines.
Decide what type of exercise you really want
Exercise falls into three different categories, with three unique results:
Ideally, your work out routine should be a balance of all three, if you're missing out one you're not working out efficiently.
As for the specific exercises themselves, there are hundreds you can do, so I'd suggest consulting a personal trainer to work out what works best for you and your body.
Diet
Dieting isn't about loosing weight, it's about making sure you're eating in a way that helps you operate efficiently throughout the day.
Protein and energy are two vital aspects to any diet - and balance is the buzzword you'll want to stick to (no matter what you're looking to achieve).
Fun
Exercise can't be a chore - otherwise you'll never fully commit to it. Pick something that you enjoy doing, rather than something you think you "have to do".
Everything from martial arts through to skipping is a positive way to stay in shape.
If you're pressed for time, resources, or just can't be bothered to do anything complicated - then jogging is the best exercise you can get.
It's free, you don't need any equipment, and it works out more muscles in your body than most routines.
Decide what type of exercise you really want
Exercise falls into three different categories, with three unique results:
- Aerobic (cardio) - Great for burning calories, dropping weight, and toning up.
- Anaerobic (weightlifting) - Good for bulking up and building muscle mass.
- Flexibility - Needed to improve balance and protect muscles.
Ideally, your work out routine should be a balance of all three, if you're missing out one you're not working out efficiently.
As for the specific exercises themselves, there are hundreds you can do, so I'd suggest consulting a personal trainer to work out what works best for you and your body.
Diet
Dieting isn't about loosing weight, it's about making sure you're eating in a way that helps you operate efficiently throughout the day.
Protein and energy are two vital aspects to any diet - and balance is the buzzword you'll want to stick to (no matter what you're looking to achieve).
Fun
Exercise can't be a chore - otherwise you'll never fully commit to it. Pick something that you enjoy doing, rather than something you think you "have to do".
Everything from martial arts through to skipping is a positive way to stay in shape.
