THUNAIWhen planning an exercise regime, It is important to have a plan that works for you. Keep these points in mind:
Consider your fitness goals: Are you starting a fitness program for your general wellbeing, to help lose weight, or for other reasons? With a goal in mind, it is easier to gauge your progress.
Create a balanced routine: Spread out this exercise during the course of a week. You don’t need to go all-in right away - even small amounts of physical activity are helpful. Being active for short periods of time throughout the day can add up to provide health benefits.
Start low and progress slowly: Especially if you are just beginning to exercise. If you have an injury or a medical condition, consult your doctor or an exercise therapist for help designing a fitness program that gradually improves your range of motion, strength and endurance.
Build activity into your daily routine: Finding time to exercise can be a challenge. To make it easier, schedule time to exercise as you would any other appointment.
Plan to include different activities: So that you don’t get bored of doing one type of exercise. For example, you can switch between jogging to swimming, or walking or tennis. This also means you are engaging different muscles, instead of wearing out one.
Try high-interval intensity training: In high-interval intensity training, you perform short bursts of high-intensity activity separated by recovery periods of low-intensity activity.
Allow time for recovery: Many people start exercising with frenzied zeal — working out too long or too intensely — and give up when their muscles and joints become sore or injured. Plan time between sessions for your body to rest and recover.
Put it on paper: A written plan may encourage you to stay on track.
Please see this article on how exercise can be an important component of your self care.