This is a summarized article found at Real Simple.
The Yolk
- Exercise that is enjoyable and consistent is most important of all
- Positives of the same exercises every day
- Skill building, endurance, strength in one area
- Enjoyment
- Negatives of the same exercises every day
- Progress can plateau because the same muscles are worked
- Injury risk from overuse of the same muscles
- Limited range of motion in joints
- Why switching up exercise is better
- How to switch up exercise
- Include these areas
- Strength training – dumbbells, resistance bands
- Cardio – walking, jogging, biking, swimming
- Flexibility – stretching
- Rest – the body needs rest to make progress
- Examples
- Try different fitness classes
- Try walking uphill or faster rather than the same pace
Perspective
- Overall, the article is straightforward and includes relevant information
- If you are getting injured, bored, or not seeing results you want, try to switch up your exercise (together with diet)
- Add a different type of exercise
- Make sure all areas are included – strength, flexibility, cardio, stretching
- If you are doing ANY type of exercise and enjoy it, keep it going
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