Thursday, May 26, 2016

Developing A Customized Fitness Plan

By Scott Rogers


Remaining fit is a very personal affair. It can only be achieved when you develop a customized fitness plan. Such planning enables you to take account of your intended goals, current condition, personal preferences and lifestyle. It is necessary since while some people are okay with a lean body, others want to maintain their weight and still manage to carry it around. Your body will also not react like that of a friend when subjected to certain exercises or regime.

A personal goal is the foundation for any fitness plan. During planning, consider your current position and where you would like to be in the next week, month, year, etc. You may want to add weight, shed some or have a body that is manageable. Other goals include boosting your energy levels to make it easier to fulfill your duties on daily basis. Planning should be informed by personal targets.

Any fitness journey will require investment in time and resources. It is not a must that you register into a gym or purchase expensive equipment. With minimum resources, you can manage to stay fit without compromising on your health or safety. Find a park or field where you can jog. Improvise around the house for weights and stretching facilities. You may also choose a minimum gym package and supplement it with improvised options.

There are engagements in the process of staying fit that will compromise you health. To avoid health risks, work with your physician during planning. You may also have a health condition that does not accommodate excessive cardio. You will also be required to make lifestyle and health adjustments to make your plan work.

The program should consider the time needed to achieve the goals and the time available. You will be required to invest in a number of hours for any program to be effective. Rushing to complete an exercise exposes you to injuries. Failure to commit sufficient hours means that your regimen will not be effective. You will also find excuses to skip exercises.

The body strains and muscles are torn in your attempt to keep fit. You also need to replenish the energy lost in the gym. This means that you must take the right foods. Consult a nutritionist to know the best foods for your intended goals. Keeping fit should not come at the expense of low energy or frail health.

Keeping fit causes you to strain a great deal. This is likely to discourage you from exercising and even lead to lose morale. The company of relatives, friends, colleagues or a group with similar targets provides the motivation you need to keep pushing your limits. They keep you in check whenever you slack. This should however not be a reason to abandon your personalized program. Find a way of incorporating the group exercises.

Over time, you will achieve some of your goals while others will be impossible. To avoid frustration and stagnating, adjust your goals regularly. Accommodate what is working and argument what is not giving results. Track your progress and identify areas where assistance may be required. Set new and realistic goals from time to time and always challenge your ability.




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