Exercise Programs are pre-planned exercise activities guiding you step by step from one activity to the next. They include the duration of activities and rest periods. Some exercise programs can be very complicated and confusing, so I personally like simplistic, easy to follow plans and programs.
For example:
- Activity 1: Cross Trainer, Duration-5 minute at low intensity for warm up
- Activity 2: Burpee, Duration-30 Seconds, Rest-30 Seconds, Sets 3.
- Activity 3: Kettlebell Swings, Duration-30 Seconds, Rest-30 Seconds, Sets 3.
- Etc.
I also like to mix my programs up with some weight training to help promote good bone density and strength and a cardio session, which helps to maintain a healthy heart.
Exercise Programs can be designed specifically for individuals. When a program is being developed, here are some things to consider:
- What are your goals
- Best measurable methods
- What are your likes and dislikes
- Plan for progression phases
- Your daily schedule
- What are your key motivators
- How does your body react to certain activities?
- What are your discipline levels
- Most important of all, best plan for execution.
To make sure you get the best out of your workout, a structured plan with specific objectives in mind will serve you well. Whether you want to lose body fat, grow muscle, improve your general fitness, knowing where you’re going, what you should do and how you need to execute your strategy gives you a clear path and a better chance for success. Having a plan doesn’t mean you need to follow it unequivocally, however, a plan is a starting point and if you can follow it without falter, that is great. Often, I will plan my foods for the week, plan what exercises I will be doing for that week and life happens, so my plan will change to fit in with my life.
Planning will also help prevent you from eating the same things day in and day out. Planning for the week ahead and keeping my digestive system moving, ensures I maintain and active metabolism. Also, by planning my workouts for the week ahead, my body doesn’t get used to the same things and slow my fitness progressions. Therefore, I will get better results whether its body fat burn that I’m after, or muscle growth. The end solution all depends on how well I have planned and how well I have executed and adapted to my plan.
This week I will be having a different protein source for lunch:
e.g.
- Monday = Chicken
- Tuesday = Beef
- Wednesday = Salmon
- Thursday = Turkey
- Friday = Bass
- Saturday = Lamb
- Sunday = Pork
I will also be having different vegetables with my lunch protein serve making sure I have lots of different coloured vegetables.
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