Warm Up
Spend 5-10 minutes warming up with light aerobic activity (like walking) to get your blood flowing before strength training or high intensity exercise. Stretching the working muscles also helps prevent injury.
Use Proper Form
Always use the correct posture and form for the exercise you are doing. Poor form can result in injury over time and reduce exercise effectiveness. Engaging core muscles helps maintain good alignment. Start with bodyweight first to master form.
Moderate Intensity
Aim for an intensity where you can still hold a conversation while working out. Overdoing exercise, especially if new to fitness, risks burn out or exhaustion. Build up duration and intensity levels gradually.
Mix Up Your Routine
Do a mix of cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training. Try different workouts to keep your routine fresh and work different muscle groups. Having variety prevents overuse and boredom.
Rest & Recover
Muscles grow during downtime after exercise, not just the workout! Be sure to take a day off between intense sessions and get enough sleep for energy restoration and tissue repair.
Stay Hydrated & Listen to Your Body
Drink fluids regularly and refuel with protein and carbs within 30 minutes of higher intensity training. Also, know when to pause or modify an activity if feeling dizzy, in pain or overly fatigued.