FIVE FITNESS TIPS TO KEEP YOU ON TRACK

FIVE FITNESS TIPS THAT WILL KEEP YOU ON TRACK ON YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY

Motivation

If motivation is what you seek then experts suggest that you should change your exercise routine every two weeks. A study from the University of Florida suggests that people that modify their workouts twice a month are more likely to stick with their plan compared to those that are moody when it comes to modifying. It seems that people love variety.
Kettle bell swings

Marta Montenegro is a Miami-based exercise physiologist and strength trainer. She recommends 100 kettle bell swings nonstop with lightweight after you're done with the legs work out. This routine will give you a strong backside that will make heads turn wherever you go.

Deadlifts and hip thrusters are a great alternative for kettle bells. Women put too much stress on quadriceps even when they are working their buttocks. These two exercises will help engage the glutes and posterior muscles.

The Most Important Meal 

We're not talking about your breakfast but the recovery meal after the workout. Many women skip the post exercise meal because they think that it's going to undo the calories they just churned.

Amanda Carlson Phillips, the VP of Nutrition and Research for Athletes Performance and Core Performance, suggests that 10 to 15 g of proteins and about 30 g of carbohydrates within 30 minutes of working out refuels your body.

It’s also great for muscle recovery and boosting energy levels, and yes this will help you get a leaner body.

Avoid Mindless Exercise 

It is very easy to get lost in a killer playlist or the rerun of your favorite TV show. Mindless exercise also has a negative side effect that makes your hard work go down the drain. If you are on this dangerous path you should forget about seeing results. There is a huge difference between effective workout and just going through looping motions of an exercise.

If your muscles are not engaging and you are not truly feeling the reps then you will not see the results. Kira Stokes is a senior instructor at the New York City cycling studio Revolve. According to her you must feel and enjoy the sensation of the muscles contracting. Each rep should make you feel stronger and powerful.

Accuracy is dodgy

Perfection is a fantasy. It is almost impossible to find your guy that meets your exact standards, the same applies to your fitness goals. Trying to reach an exact weight can be tricky and almost always unattainable. Having a goal that has a range of say 5 to 10 pounds weight shedding can be more fruitful than say, aiming to lose exact 8 pounds in five weeks.

This behavioral trick has been endorsed by the Journal of Consumer Research. Flexible goals are more attainable, they boost your self-confidence and give you a sense of accomplishment. Having achieved a goal no matter how small gives you the ultimate motivation. When you are hitting your targets self-discipline becomes secondary.

Running in Winters

Your instincts will tell you to slow down when running in wintry conditions but the trick is to pick up the pace and take smaller strides. Each foot should strike the ground about 90 times per minute, according to Terry Chiplin, the owner of Active at Altitude facility.

The high cadence exists in ensuring that each foot lands right underneath your center of gravity. If your steps are landing ahead of your weight then there is more chance of losing your balance on a slick track.

These five fitness tips will help ensure that you stay on track pursuing your fitness goals. These tips have been endorsed by experts and are proven winners. Good luck!