Tuesday, June 25, 2013

4 Tips to Maximize Your Workout

There never seems to be enough time in a day, especially when trying to squeeze in time for exercise! But, we all know that there are a ton of health benefits from exercising and who doesn't want to be healthy? We've put together 4 tips to help you maximize your workout. This way, you can make the daunting task of exercising fit into your schedule. (No matter how many minutes you think you don't have!)

Q: Do you spend the majority of your day in a chair, behind a desk? 
A: Make it a habit to get up and out of that chair every 20 minutes or so. Exercising in small bursts can be beneficial. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, walk to the farthest printer or bathroom. There are plenty of little tricks you can find to integrate exercise into your work day.

Q: Do you dread exercising alone? 
A: Why not find a workout buddy! You can help motivate each other to stick with your workout regiment! You can also venture away from the run/walk/bike ride, and try some fun activities that require more than one person like tennis, frisbee, etc. (Maybe you'll feel like you are simply hanging out with a friend and you might even find your workout time getting longer and longer!!)

Q: Do you spend more time walking then you think?
A: Remember that every step counts! Buy a pedometer, and have some fun. Set goals for how many steps you'll take in a day/week, and see if you can reach those goals!! Why not start with a goal of 10,000 steps per week. If nothing else it'll be interesting to see how many steps you take right in your very own house!!

Q: Are you getting the most out of your current workout?

A: Try to incorporate multi-joint moves into your workout such as squats, lunges, rows and presses. These are more efficient than a single joint moves because they save time as well as maximize energy expenditure! Simple terms...more calorie burn!



The time is now! Take control of your health, and challenge yourself to 'make time' for exercise! Of course another great idea is to leave the car keys at home and take the bike on all your short errands and commutes! You can use the handy Bikepath Country Navigation App to get yourself around town! Checkout out more great exercise and workout tips from Bikepath Country!