YOUR OWN GYM-WORKOUT AT HOME!

Who doesn’t need to stay fit and healthy? We all do! but that proves to be rather difficult these days due to various reasons and we automatically look towards gyms to have some semblance of physical exertion in our routines, and there come two of the most prevailing problems we find ourselves standing face to face.

Either it’s our schedule, you know that particular window you reserved for working out? Right after signing up with some fancy gym, suddenly every possible thing needs getting done in that one hour! Or our budget, paying for somewhere you’re never going becomes irrepressible nag that’s only highlighted by the sacrifices we had to make to put the gym fee aside.

So, after having been there often enough I have tried gym-workout at home and been attesting it for seven long years (and i can just keep going on and on about its advantages but… perhaps some other time). Here I have complied the imperative Dos and DON’Ts so you can get the most out of your exercise without any harm whatsoever.

(We’ll discuss the only DOs in this articles, DON’Ts to be followed in the next)

START OFF MODERATELY: Slow and steady goes a long way so it’s better to work your way into a routine than going overboard on a first day or after a long respite from exercise which may result in injury, or at least disappointment. Your workout shouldn’t do either, so build up from a moderate beginning.

WARM UP AND COOL DOWN: A low-impact warm-up before any exercise is essential, we tend to shrug off this prelude to exercise, either giving it minimal time or bypassing it altogether. It warms the muscles, makes them more limber and pliable to work with , which results in a better workout. It also helps to prevent injury. The basic idea is to prepare the in muscles before leaping into a more rigorous workout so that you do not end up causing injury.

Cooling down after exercising is also important, Stretching improves range of motion and flexibility, and reduce the risk of muscle tightness and strain as well as relaxes the muscles, lowers the heart rate, and helps the body to recover from the stress of a workout.

WATCH WHAT YOU EAT: Diet is just as much a part of fitness as exercise, and what you eat will affect every aspect of your workout. A proper diet also influences the results of you fitness plan, since it helps build muscle and decrease the percentage of fat in your overall body weight. The ideal pre-exercise meal should be around 2 hours before exercise.

WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHES: It is true that looking good and trendy helps to stay motivated and confident while exercising. However, do not wear extremely tight garments that restricts your free movements. There are a variety of options to choose from but always go for comfy gear. 

MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE: In my personal experience maintaining discipline has been the key to satisfying results. Surely there are days when you just don’t feel up to sweating around but those are the very times you need to urge yourself forward by giving motivational pep talks unless there’s an emergency.

KEEP HYDRATED: Always bring a bottle of water with you to the gym and drink from it regularly—before you feel thirsty. “Thirst is a signal that you’re already on your way to dehydration.

FIND “JUST RIGHT”: Many people either work out too intensely—risking injury—or not intensely enough. Ask your gym’s fitness advisor to help determine workout goals that are right for you based on your age and fitness level.

MAINTAIN HYGIENE: Perhaps, one of the most important factors to check and ensure before exercising is that personal hygiene is maintained at all times. Take a shower after each workout, and keep a clean towel at hand to wipe off exercise sweat and prevent the spread of germs.

FIND A WORKOUT PARTNER: If motivation is your problem, a workout partner might be the solution. A partner can motivate you to workout when you normally might not, Having an onlooker psychologically helps improve your workout.

HAVE FUN: The benefits to working out don’t pay off if you don’t enjoy yourself. So have a weekend to yourself to fun around with cheat-meals and lounging, but also to give your body a chance to recover from a week of strenuous routine.

Incorporate these points into your workout to boost safety and motivation.

HAPPY EXERCISE YOU ALL!