Many times we pick an exercise we enjoy and we continue to do that exercise week after week. Two problems can result when we don't vary our exercise. First, by performing only one time of exercise we are more prone to muscular injury and over use snydrome. Second, we can eventually get bored and stop exercising all together.
Follow these simple exercise tips for fun and safety:
1. Pick at least two to three exercise activities you enjoy doing and vary them each week to keep it fun and fresh.
Here are some ideas:
Walking
Aquatics
Weight training
Circuit Classes
Outdoor sports and exercise classes
Biking
Dancing
Running/Jogging
Swimming
Tennis
Surfing
Gardening
Fitness Classes
Rock Climbing
Pilates/Yoga- Breathing Exercises
Rollar Skating
Skate Boarding
Skiing
2. Make sure you are using different muscles weekly. If you are varying your exercise this will happen naturally. Make sure you focus on core training at least 1 to 2 times a week. Over use syndrome happens when you perform the same activity everyday, every week, every month.
3. Listen to your body. If you have not been active for a while, start out slowly. Check with your doctor if are on medications or recovering from a injury. Find out if any exercises are contraindicated. If you overdo it you will be more likely to give up in the early days because of aches and pains.
4. Most of all have Fun and Be Safe!!
