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IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISE - Part 2 |
Stretching
When it comes to the development of a proper exercise program, many people
overlook stretching. In point of fact, stretching is extremely important to
a complete exercise program.
While stretching itself may not directly impact a person's weight loss or maintenance
program, it is a foundation upon which all other exercises are built. Through
the process of stretching in advance of beginning aerobic or strength training
routines, a person enjoys a number of vital benefits that include:
- enhancement of aerobic and strength training regimens
- reduction of the potential for injury while working out
- increased relaxation while working out and in day to day living
- reduction of muscle soreness and tension as a result of working out
Workout Frequency: How Often is Often Enough?
Novices to experts often find themselves wondering how often they
need to workout in order for a physical regimen to have an overall beneficial
impact on a person's body and life.
As a general rule, a person interested in developing a moderate exercise routine
with the dual goal of healthy living and weight maintenance or loss, should
consider working out on a minimum of three occasions each and every week.
Each workout session advisably should include approximately thirty minutes
or aerobic exercise and another thirty minutes of strength training work. Each
and every session should also include a period of stretching that lasts approximately
fifteen minutes in advance of the aerobic and strength training components.
Some people prefer breaking apart the aerobic and strength training elements
of their routines. In other words, they might elect to alternate aerobic exercise
on one day and then undertake strength training on the next.
A person needs to gradually work into an exercise regimen. By this it is meant
that a person should gradually work towards more extended periods of exercise
time rather then diving into long sessions at the outset. In the long run, many
men and women end up enjoying their exercise programs and find themselves naturally
inclined to spend more time at working out. This is particularly true when a
person ends up seeing results from a workout and exercise program.
Working Out with a Trainer or Exercise Partner
Many people find that they are more motivated to stick to a workout and exercise
program if they work with a trainer or a partner.
A trainer can be beneficial to a novice who has not really ever engaged in
an exercise program. A professional trainer can assist a person in developing
an all encompassing workout program that will best serve a person's goals of
weight loss or maintenance and general healthy living.
Consult with a Doctor before Beginning Any Exercise Program
Before a person commences any type of exercise program, it is absolutely necessary
for that person to consult with his or her doctor. In the final analysis, a
person simply does not want to embark on an exercise program that his or her
body is incapable of handling.
By visiting a doctor in advance of initiating a workout program, a person can
be confident that a recommended program will be beneficial rather than harmful
in both the immediate future and long term. Many physicians can also provide
competent guidance on what type of diet best compliments a given exercise or
workout regimen.
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