How to Design an Exercise Routine

Exercising is very important in becoming healthy. However, most people have trouble finding the time for it. Then there is a matter of creating a routine that you can stick to. It doesn't have to be that difficult. Once you know what kind of exercise fits your personality, it's only a matter of squeezing a routine into your busy life. If you have a routine that you enjoy, you'll be much more inclined to find time to do it. Here are some steps to help you design your own workout routine.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Take an "Exercise Personality" quiz. This will let you know the type of exercises that would fit you best, like whether you would be suited best to solo exercises or group exercises, competitive or noncompetitive sports or speed over adventure. You need to know what kind of exercise will suit you best so that you do not get bored within the first week.

2. Start out slow with your new routine, especially if you haven't exercised in a long time. You do not want to get burned out and sore after the first day.

3. Hire a personal trainer to teach you the proper and effective form when lifting weights and doing exercises. He will help you to get the best results, including how to figure out your target heart rate, which is the heart rate that is optimal for cardiovascular benefits.

4. Set goals for what you would like to accomplish with this exercise routine. Make sure the goals are realistic and attainable.

5. Create a routine with the help of a qualified professional that will help you to meet your goals, fit it into your daily schedule, and also match it to your personality so that you can stick to the plan.

Tips & Warnings

• Always warm up and cool down before any exercise routine.
• Alternating between lifting weights and aerobic exercise will help balance out your routine and give you maximum results.
• Increase your workouts and their length of time once you become accustomed to it.
• To avoid injury, never push yourself too hard.

Resources

• Exercise Personality Quiz

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