Everybody is different — and every BODY is different. Doesn’t it make sense that your workout routine should be different too?
In the world of fitness (just like in most worlds), we have the habit of comparing ourselves to others. We become engrossed in the latest fitness trends the same way we do with fad diets and fashion sense. But in reality, our bodies are all unique. We have different skill sets, fitness levels and interests. Our weight management journeys don’t look the same.
Personalizing Your Workout Routine
The right workout routine for you as a unique individual will be customized around your biology, age, diet, interests, schedule, etc. It’s a disservice to yourself to embark on a fitness journey that is modeled off someone else’s path.
A lot of factors will determine the right workout routine for you:
- How much free time do you have in your schedule? How much time can you devote to exercise?
- What is your current fitness level? What level of fitness are you looking to achieve?
- What are your overall goals for weight and health?
- What types of activities motivate you and keep you entertained?
- What does your diet look like? How might that impact your fitness journey?
- What physical limitations or challenges are important for you to consider?
Getting Started: What You Need to Know
Once you’ve taken the time to consider the above, it’s time to personalize your workout routine. Remember, your body and lifestyle are different than others. You likely won’t be performing the same kinds of activity as a professional athlete training for an upcoming event. Perhaps your weight is a factor to consider when designing the right routine. Just remember that it’s okay to be different. As long as you have SMART GOALS in mind, feel free to set your own pace.
Are you ready to get started? Here are a few things you need to consider:
- Maintain Consistency – Train often across a long period of time. Develop a program that will keep you in the game. That means that it should be doable and engaging.
- Set Aside Time for Recovery – You can’t go “hard” all of the time. Your body needs ample time to recover, burn calories at a resting rate and repair muscle.
- Add Variety – To avoid burnout, make sure your routine is diverse and filled with plenty of different activities — including anaerobic, aerobic and strength training exercises.
- Challenge Yourself – Personal growth is important. Always look ahead to the next level.
- Include Your Personality – Perform activities which are fun for you and give you a chance to express yourself.
- Record Your Progress – Keep an active record of the exercises you’ve done, how you performed and what you’d like to improve on. This will help you set new goals.
Don’t be afraid to venture off the beaten path and creative a workout routine that fits you and your specific needs. Your weight management journey is forever, so it deserves a certain level of thoughtfulness and strategy!
