Woollywotnots’ Move It Monday! Get the Most from your workout!

Posted on June 22, 2009 by woollywotnots

Woollywotnots' Move-It Monday

Well it is the second of our Move-It Mondays! How is it going for everyone?

It is recommended that you do 30 – 60 minutes of exercise at least 3 times a week. With our modern busy lifestyle, we all want to make every minute of our workout count. Here are some tips on how to get the maximum benefit from your workout:

If you’re finding it difficult to stick to exercising, you may find it easier to join a gym or a health club rather than to follow a video at home or just follow Move it Monday and move about – walk fast around the supermarket, run up and down the stairs, jump up and down on the spot, dance madly, play some games in your local park!

Going to a gym or health club or doing some move it moves with a friend will also provide the moral support that you need to persevere with your workout.

Fuel your body with enough low-fat carbohydrates such as oatmeal, low-fat cheese and crackers before a workout. Eat at least half an hour before you exercise.

Always warm up before your main workout to prevent injuries.

Make sure your workout includes exercises to work different muscle groups.

Don’t do high impact workouts more than every other day.

Take an isotonic drink during and after your workout to replace lost salts through sweating. These drinks are usually available from vending machines in your gym or health club.

Choose a workout you enjoy. You’re more likely to stick to it than if it’s something you find monotonous. Speak to somebody at the gym if you have difficulty finding a regime you enjoy.

If you visit the café in your gym or health club after your workout, don’t be tempted by the fizzy drinks, crisps or chocolate bars. Have a low fat sandwich, a salad and some mineral water instead.

If you’re unsure about whether you’re doing an exercise correctly, speak to somebody at your gym or health club. Not only will an incorrectly performed exercise not produce the result you want, it may actually cause damage to your body.

Update on woollywotnots’ week 1 progress:-

I fasted for 24 hours; just drinking water. It felt really good – although towards the end was painful and I was feeling very hungry by the end. I recommend you try this, even if you don’t manage the whole 24. It really helps you mentally and makes you realise how you don’t need so much food.

I’ve been drinking a gallon of water each day and walking 10,000 steps.

I’ve jogged 3 times this week for 2 kilometres. I can feel myself getting fitter and faster.

I’ve been careful with my eating.

Result: 5 pound weight loss.