Table of Contents

What you need to know while getting started on your workout.

Regular workout routine is one of the best treats you can give your body in 2019. Going to the gym or having a home workout routine is no longer associated with unfit people, it has become a lifestyle. However, getting started sounds so good but it is easier said than done. It is challenging and requires a lot of self-discipline and dedication. As soon as you start working out you will feel the difference in both physical and mental well-being.

If you are considering starting a workout routine and you do not know where to start, then this article is meant for you.

Benefits of regular workout routine.

Exercise is any movement that requires the body to burn calories. It can be swimming, dancing, jogging or working out among others. Being physically active has many benefits that stretch wide from physical health to mental health. So, let us dig in and see these benefits.

Help you lose weight.

Generally, weight loss is the most widely known benefit of exercising. Exercising increases the rate of metabolism which in turn burns calories and hence helps you lose weight. According to, many studies, inactivity is the leading cause of weight gain and hence obesity which is a lifestyle disease. Exercising burns calories and hence is very effective in weight loss.

Mood enhancing.

It has been proven that exercising improves mood and recuses depression, stress, and anxiety. After exercising, you feel a sense of accomplishment that generally makes you happy. Exercising also increases brain sensitivity for the production of hormones norepinephrine and serotonin which relieve feelings of anxiety and depression. It also increases the production of endorphins which helps in the production of positive feelings and reduces pain perception. Choosing to exercise or not can be the difference between happiness or depression.

Follow us on LinkedIn for more exclusive content.

It can reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Not exercising can be attributed to many lifestyle diseases. Not exercising significantly increases cholesterol accumulation in the body. Exercising regularly improves cardiovascular fitness. These results in reduced blood fat levels and decreased blood pressure.

Enhances bone and muscle strength

Exercising helps to build bone density and muscle strength. Activities such as weight lifting are commonly known for building muscles. Exercising stimulates the body to realize hormones that are responsible for the absorption of amino acids. This helps the bones absorb amino acids and reduce bone breakage. It is advisable for young people to exercise so that they do not lose muscle functionality as they age.

Memory boost and better mental functionality

Exercising increases heart rate which in turn leads to high blood flow to the brain. This results in the stimulation of hormones that are responsible for the growth of the brain cell. Exercising also helps to improve brain function as well as improves memory retention and thinking skills.

It can help with skin health.

Regular exercising can stimulate blood flow to your skin, this helps in skin cell adaptation. In the long term, this reduces the appearance of aging.

Setting exercising goals.

For you to monitor progress it is important to set end result goals. Just like any other goal, they must be realist and achievable but at the same time, they should push you out of your comfort zone.

To start with deal with one goal at a time. One of the biggest mistakes people do is setting too many goals and wanting to achieve them all at once. This way if they fail to achieve one, they end up feeling like a failure which can result in achieving no goal at all. Focus on one goal at a time, for example, you can do 1-hour training 3 times a week.
Set the bar low- as you start.

When starting your routine, set the bar low so that you can achieve it, then gradually you can raise the bar as you achieve the previous one. If you start by setting a very high bar you may not achieve it which will translate to no feeling of achievement.

The goals should be achievable, measurable and time-bound. When setting the goals make sure that, they are measurable, specific time-bound and achievable and realistic.
Finally, understand what is driving you to the goal then do it for yourself. Understand what is pushing you to do the exercise, it can be the need to reduce health complications, general fitness or even body image issues just to mention a few. After identifying that do it for yourself and be self and internally motivated.

Ways to start.

There are many options for you to start your fitness journey.

You can register to a gym and start working out with cardio as you progress to lifting weights. Others may prefer to hire a personal trainer to help with training at specific times either at the gym or at the comfort of their homes. Moreover, there are other exercise routines that may not require you to dip hands in your pocket. Many people prefer these methods because all is needed is their time. To start with, you can have a jogging routine that may be in the morning or late evening. You can also engage in sports such as athletes, basketball or football among others. While others may prefer to develop a home workout routine.

Precautions.

While working out, or during your general exercise, accidents may occur. You need to handle the working out equipment such as treadmill and weights with care or call a professional to help you set them up.

Therefore, it is important to have basic first aid training and also have a first aid kit available to help if any issue arises.

Facebook Comments