Variety is the spice of life and its training

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Has finding out that you’re exercising become a chore? That may well be because you lack variety in your program. There is nothing worse than trying to force yourself to do something you don’t want to do. When that happens, it becomes boring and tortuous and easy to make excuses for not doing it. – Do you remember our school days?

DONE: Doing the same exercise in a monotonous way greatly increases your chances of giving up completely.

It’s too easy for us to get into a rut, especially when we’re starting a fitness program; so to avoid this, you need to mix up your program to stay motivated. Variety is a great way to keep things fresh, challenging, and puts the Wow go back to training.

Another great advantage of the variety is that it will not only avoid boredom; it also keeps challenging your body and is a better way to achieve results. Our body naturally adapts to changes in our exercise and keeps it alert – so to speak! By changing our exercises regularly, we discover muscles that we might have forgotten about, so sometimes you will find pain in some places after trying a new movement. Now this is a good thing; since we have to push it beyond the ‘rule’ able to improve. Just make sure you don’t overdo it, as that can cause some damage. Perform your exercises within the capabilities of your body.

DONE: When the body becomes complacent, it does not have to work so hard, and therefore its physical and physical condition also stabilize or progress very, very slowly.

How can I mix my exercise?

The key to variety is ‘enjoyment’. You need to find activities / routines that you enjoy and then mix them up frequently. Working out in a gym is not your only exercise option. You should keep an open mind and be willing to try new things, but before doing so, be sure to consult your doctor beforehand, especially if you have any medical conditions.

DONE: In addition to the physical benefits, the variety also provides psychological benefits.

Workouts on the beach

This is a great place to exercise outside. Cross training can be easily done here, such as running, swimming, surfing, walking on soft sand, and playing sports are just a few examples of the many available. Your options are only limited to your imagination!

Workouts on the beach have many benefits, including the following …

  • The surface of the sand has some elasticity, so when walking or running there is less stress on the joints.
  • More resistance when walking or running due to the deformation of the sandy surface.
  • Opportunity to meet new people.
  • Your body can absorb some vitamin D from the sun.
  • Your body and mind get some fresh air.
  • It is absolutely FUN!

Disadvantages to consider …

  • You may have to run or walk on an angled surface; Try to find a surface that is as flat as possible for safety.

Security issues

  • Be sure to use safety measures such as sunscreen, sunglasses with UV protection, goggles, hat, stinger suits, and swim only when a lifeguard or partner is present.
  • Ask the lifeguard what to watch for and what conditions to expect in the area where you want to swim or surf.
  • Make sure you never exercise on the beach in the middle of the day, as this is when the sun is hottest.
  • Don’t stay in the water too long or you risk developing hypothermia, where your body temperature drops below normal.
  • Don’t stay in the sun for long on the beach or you risk developing hypothermia, where your body temperature becomes too high.
  • Rest in the shade if you begin to feel dizzy or faint.

Basically just use your noggin (common sense).

DONE: Ocean water is cooler than pool water, so you tire faster when swimming in the sea.

What do you need to do …

  • Stretching – Pre and post training. Before any workout, you should stretch, but be sure to spend a little more time stretching, as running on soft sand can put additional stress on your Achilles tendon.
  • Hydrate your body: Drink about 2 decent-sized glasses of water about an hour before going to the beach and drink water constantly during your workout.

Trekking

If you love to hike, going for a hike will be what you are looking for! Start with short distances and gradually increase the distance. You don’t want to overdo it. When you feel more comfortable, try longer weekend hikes that can include more challenging trails.

Advantage

  • Landscape – more interesting surroundings.
  • You will find that you spend more time doing this activity than walking your usual route.
  • Walking through natural terrain burns more calories than brisk walking!
  • Fun!
  • A great day with your family or friends.

Safety

  • Notify the ranger or proper authorities when you will be there.
  • Drink lots of water
  • If you are going to be there during the day or longer, have healthy snacks and food.
  • Wear the correct footwear and required clothing.
  • Bring a map and a compass.
  • Bring your mobile phone or radio.

Cycling

The best thing about cycling is that you can do it anywhere and anytime! When it’s sunny, go for a ride in the local park or a cycling club. If it rains, no problem! You can use an exercise bike at home or join a spin class at your gym.

Advantage

  • It is an all weather activity.
  • It is easier on the joints, as the exercise is a non-weight bearing exercise.
  • You can vary the intensity and work different leg muscles by sitting or standing, changing the intensity level with the flick of a switch on the handlebars, or going up or down a hill.
  • Great exercise for legs and glutes.

Safety

  • Make sure your bike is the right size and fit for you, as it can help you avoid some preventable injuries – bike club members, bike shop staff, or your spinning instructor can help you with this.
  • Always wear safety gear like a helmet.
  • Have water with you at all times.
  • Make sure there is a slight bend in the knee when riding when the pedal is in the low position.
  • Stretch before any exercise.

Elastic training bands

Advantage

  • Affordable: You can buy elastic bands for much less than what you would buy at a home gym.
  • Ideal for travel: you can use them anywhere and anytime and they can be easily stored in your bag as they are lightweight and flexible.
  • Lots of variety – the exercises you can do with these things are limitless. If you don’t like using weights, you can substitute elastic bands for them.
  • Safe
  • You can be more efficient than weights with some exercises.
  • Ideal for resistance training, strength training, body toning, weight loss, and speed training.

Disadvantages

  • You have to tell your friends and family to get theirs!

Safety

  • Always stretch before and after exercising.
  • Don’t overdo it – you shouldn’t do more than 8 to 12 reps of each exercise.

Other ideas to spice up your workout include …

  • Ball training
  • Run jog
  • Swimming
  • Aerobics / water aerobics
  • Cycling
  • Circuit training
  • Classes: dance, kickboxing, martial arts, aerobics, spinning, etc.
  • Sports clubs: football, touch football, squash, tennis, etc.

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