Tuesday, July 17, 2012

When is the BEST TIME to WORKOUT??

So many different conflicting ideas on "when is the best time to workout?" But really the answer is simple, ANYTIME you have TIME,  JUST DO IT! Of course, studies have shown that the "morning workout crew" tends to stick with implementing exercise into their lives on a more consistent basis, still it's a matter of preference as to when you like to do it. And the key here is "LIKE"! When it comes to exercising, people run the gamut of emotion between loving to workout, hating to workout and everything in between. So to change the negatives to a postive and keep yourself consistently moving everyday (or at least 5 days a week) it's important to change your mindset when it comes to exercise. That is dive into what you do like! If you hate the treadmill, well then for pete's sake, get off it! Prefer group fitness classes? Then enroll in those! They are everywhere, from large fitness facilities to more boutique ones. Never tried pilates and thought it was just a takeout dish at your local greek restaurant? Then try a pilates class. The point here is KEEP TRYING until you find what fitness routine, class and exercises work best for you! There are endless possibilites. From hiring a personal trainer (less expensive than you might think, so give it a try!) working out at home, taking an extra long walk with your dog, hiking with the family/friends on the weekend, how about a jump rope and free weights in the comfort of you own house? Make it a game of trying new things, and you will find that staying on the move is a lot more FUN than you could of ever imagined! And your mind and body will thank you!!
Morning, mid-afternoon or evening, just get your body moving!
(and if you're a night owl exerciser, just remember to finish those workouts a few hours before
bedtime or the adrenaline rush from your workout, may keep you awake, and I don't know about you, but I like my sleep zzzzz)

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