Making exercise a daily habit can be a challenge . Here are a few ideas on how to keep it in your daily routine .
CHOOSE A TIME – Pick a time that you ' re most likely to stick with . Whether it ' s first thing in the morning , sometime in the afternoon or in the evening , choose a time that you ' re the least likely to put it off until later .
START SMALL – Doing too much too soon can lead to burnout or soreness which might cause you to quit altogether . Start by doing light to moderate exercises for 10-15 minutes . Once you get used to the routine , you can up the time and intensity .
MAKE IT FUN – If you ' re having fun , you ' re more likely to stick to the routine . You can listen to music or your favorite podcast . Invest in comfortable ear buds or earphones . Ask friends or go to fitness blogs for recommendations .
WORKOUT CLOTHES – Make sure that you have comfortable clothes in which to workout . If you ' re uncomfortable , you ' re not going to want to workout for very long , if at all .
HAVE VARIETY – It ' s important to exercise different muscles on different days so that the muscles have a chance to rest in between . It also makes it more interesting and less of a chore .
REST DAY – Don ' t skip rest day ! Most people workout 6 days then rest on the 7th day . On rest day , you should still do a light exercise such as a 20 minute walk , or 20 minutes of stretching and yoga . This is to give your muscles time to recover .
Hopefully this gives you some ideas on how to get into a workout routine . Most importantly , if you DO skip a day or two , just start again !
- Michael Santarsieri , Brickhouse Gym , www . brickhousegym . ca
Redcord Therapy , a multi-suspension exercise system used to activate and strengthen your muscles , uses the Neurac Method . What is the Neurac Method ? Neurac is an acronym for neuromuscular activation , a form of rehabilitation that , when combined with suspension , becomes an effective treatment technique for injury recovery as well as neurological conditions . Techniques unique to the Neurac Method include suspension and use of body weight , exercise progression of difficulty and the use of instability by shaking the slings and ropes to active , rehabilitate and strengthen key stabilization muscles . These techniques can be helpful in treating injuries , reducing chronic pain and improving overall muscle strength . - Heather Curilla , Suspension Physiotherapy Calgary , www . redcordcalgary . com
If you ' re experiencing sore muscles that take long to recover after light activity , it could mean your muscles are not recovering like they should ! It is a proven fact that increasing your oxygen levels can dramatically reduce the level of muscle fatigue you experience . By increasing your oxygen , you help with cellular exchange , the process that aids your body to remove wastes and toxins . Bill of Oxygen Cures has some simple steps that can help you increase your oxygen supply . Start by standing straight with a hand on your stomach , place a finger under your nose to increase your inhale , then exhale to empty your lungs . Take a deep breath with a timed pause , exhale slowly and then pause again . Start by doing a set of five of these breaths up to three times a day . By engaging your lower lungs you will get seven times the amount of oxygen versus a regular breath and remove fifteen times more toxins ! - Bill Allen , Oxygen Cures , www . oxygencures . com