3 Perfect Exercises For Every Step Of Your Fitness Plan

If you’ve recently decided to get in shape, now is the time to learn how to optimize your fitness plan and get started with your optimal exercise routine. While there are many different types of exercises that you can do, it’s a good idea to start implementing forms of physical activity that will benefit you at every stage of your fitness development. Below you will find three exercises that are perfect for every step of your fitness plan:

Swimming

If you’re serious about getting fit, get serious about swimming. Swimming is incredibly fun and will also provide you with a wide range of health-enhancing benefits. Swimming, water aerobics, and even just playing in the water get you fit by keeping your heart rate up, building endurance, and improving your muscular strength. Swimming also contributes to the weight management process. Swimming provides participants with an all-over workout because almost all of your muscles are actively engaged when you swim. From easy to intense, swimming can provide a great work out for starting out, or for toning muscles when you’re already fit.

There are several ways that you can make swimming an integral aspect of your fitness routine. One is by joining a local gym with a swimming pool. Even if you don’t know how to swim, many local pools and gyms offer swimming lessons. Another option is having a private swimming pool installed on your property. Custom swimming pools have a lot of benefits to offer. One of which is that having a pool on your private property means you can swim without having to leave the house, which is especially good for days lacking in motivation. Another benefit is that the pool can provide children with a safe place to swim as long as you will be able to monitor their activity.

Yoga

Yoga may be one of the most accessible and effective exercise that anyone can do at any stage of their workout. Whether you are new to exercise or have attained an exceptional level of fitness, Yoga can help to improve your flexibility, strength, and balance. Yoga is also said to be as good for your mind as it is for your body. The combination of controlled breathing, stretching, and tradition of inward thinking allows Yoga to be a full body workout and a practice in meditation. Yoga is also low enough impact that it can be safely practiced by people of any age.

If traditional yoga isn’t your thing, consider DDP Yoga! See my experience and success with DDP Yoga here. 

Weight-Lifting

People at all stages of physical fitness can make weight-lifting at least a small part of their exercise routine. From light lifting with high repetitions, to heavy weights with low repetitions, there is a style of weight-lifting that can supplement just about any exercise regimen. Lifting weights helps you to build specific muscle groups for other exercises like yoga, dance, or rock climbing. Lifting weights can also be practical for those who want to do their job duties or household chores with greater ease. While newcomers are often intimidated by weight-lifting when they look at the equipment, there are weights and equipment for everybody. You can begin your weight-lifting journey with 3 or 5-pound weights and work your way up based on your comfort level.

If you feel clueless when it comes to the realm of weight-lifting, you may want to consider the value of hiring a personal trainer. They will be able to devise a detail-oriented, customized workout routine that increases your knowledge of and comfort with the weight-lifting process.

If you’re serious about getting into shape, it’s important to make sure that the activities and exercises you choose can change with you as you become more fit. If you stick with them long enough, these exercises can even become healthy hobbies. Don’t wait! Get your fitness plan going now!