Creating a workout schedule is an important step in achieving your fitness goals. It is hard to be motivated to workout each day especially when you are tired. Having a schedule helps you to know what to expect and when to work out.
- Get out your calendar and think about what days each which you have time to work out and what days you will want to work out. You probably want to work out 3-4 days a week to start.
- Now what type of exercise do you want to do? Cardiovascular or weight lifting? Each of these has their own fitness schedule so make sure to follow the plan that is best for your goals (or do both if you want to be toned all over).
- You need to commit yourself for at least one month. You will begin to see results after 4 weeks and you should then get a boost of motivation!
Cardiovascular Exercise-
- Schedule 30 minute sessions on your calendar. 30 minutes is adequate for most people if you are more fit add more time.
- Specify on each day what type of exercise you will do - jogging, walking, swimming, biking, etc.
- Stretch and warm up for the first 5 minutes.
- For the next 20 minutes keep a moderate pace in your activity.
- Then do a 5 minute cool down.
- As you because more fit add time to these workouts.
- STICK TO IT!
Weight Lifting-
- You will need to schedule 30-60 minutes for each weight lifting session. Try not to socialize or rest for too long or your workout won’t be as effective. Do not rest more then 60 second between each set.
- Start out with doing a total body workout (upper body, abs, back and lower body). Balanced development is important.
- Split your workouts as you become more advanced. You will then be able to target more specific muscle groups like arms and chest one day and legs and back the next.
- Rest muscle groups between sessions. You need to rest each muscle group for at least one day between sessions so they muscles have a chance to heal and grow.
- Keep modifying your schedule until you find the results you are hoping for.
- STICK TO IT!
