I make certain that my morning workouts are as beneficial as possible.
I refuse to waste my time.
While I typically devote an hour each day to my fitness program, there are times when my schedule doesn’t leave enough room. For those workouts, I increase intensity to achieve the same amount of reward in a shorter span of time. Wind sprints, burpees, jumping rope and shadow boxing are especially good for cardio. I have seen that high intensity interval training really has an impact. Working out at peak capacity for quick bursts with short rest periods in-between lets me really push myself and have just enough time to recover. It’s an advantageous method for elevating heart rate and getting breathless and drenched in sweat. However, I intersperse the days of high intensity aerobic activity with exercises targeted at strength training. I believe it’s necessary to concentrate specific muscles and rest others. I’ve stopped lifting heavier weights and switched to lighter weights for higher repetition. I don’t want to build bulky muscles. I am hoping to tone and strengthen. I strive to increase range of motion, flexibility and balance. I attempt to minimize muscle reaction time while building stamina. I support a strict workout routine with a healthy and clean diet. I see no point in punishing myself in the gym if I am just going to offset the results by consuming fast foods or a bunch of sugary snacks. I’ve also seen that when I am including lots of vitamins, minerals and proteins in my diet, I have more energy at the gym. I sleep better, feel better and am definitely more productive for the whole day. By taking good care of myself, I’ve managed to stay young and fit.
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