What fitness type are you?

It is 2016! And there has never been a better time to keep on top of our health and fitness. Our expectations from the health and fitness industry have been met be it in science and nutrition.

But whilst we are finding it easy to access most information, quite a few of us still struggle with the motivation required to exercise, eat well, and stay on top of it.

Are you a home training person?

Let’s face it, a lot of people buy home training kits that end up merely gathering dust in their homes. If you are one of these, then perhaps you would benefit from attending classes, out or indoors.

But if you have the discipline for exercising in the comfort of your home, you can these days benefit from a wide range of body exercises which can give you as much benefit to train your whole body. A combination of these, plus cardio and a few weights will help you reach your training objectives whatever that may be. Whether it is weight loss, muscle tone, body strengthening, or simply to keep fit.

Here are a few pointers:

Setting yourself realistic goals, will give you a better chance of achieving them.

It is important to try and make them as realistic and achievable as possible. If for example, you want to get down a garment size, allow yourself enough time. Give it a month or two instead of weeks.

Selecting the most suitable exercise that you enjoy is important. There are plenty of other alternatives. Not everyone is good at running for example. Try cycling or cross training instead.

A few people are easily bored, they might benefit from an audio motivation during their workout. Listen to your favourite music or podcast and enjoy your workout. Why don’t you try to make it sociable, take your partner or friends along.

Fit exercise into your weekly routine. The more you exercise the easier it gets. Your body clock will find it easier to adapt.

Working-out can be such an enjoyable pastime. Remind yourself of how good you feel after each workout, and reward yourself!

Don’t be intimidated by what others’ are doing in the gym environment. But concentrate on yourself and what is on your fitness plan.

A typical workout plan

Starts with a gentle body warming exercise. This is usually a gentle run or cycling for 5 minutes.
Followed by a pre-exercise stretch, this will help your body to prepare for the main workout.

For your main workout

Try 25 minutes of cardio exercise.
Follow this by 2 to 3 weight training for your upper and lower body.
Additional body weight exercises including some core exercises will ensure that you achieve a total body workout.
Don’t forget the all-important stretch at the end!