When was the last time you were at the Dana Center? Hitting the gym should be an everyday occurrence, or in my opinion, four to five times a week would be ideal. That way you can take a few days off here and there to give your body time to rest and recover from any intense workouts. Whether you want to work on cardio, strengthen, tone, or lose weight, whether it’s your first time or 100th time swiping through at the Dana Center, there is a place for everyone at the gym!
Do you like making up a workout as you go? Keep the same routine every time? Have a pre-planned workout schedule to stick to? Whatever it is, keep doing what works best for you! Everyone is different in terms of their own workout style.
Though the basic rules sometimes go unsaid, here are some easy tips to follow when you’re working out:
1. Stretch, Stretch, and… oh ya, stretch. You should stretch before you work out, after you work out and in between if you ever feel tight to avoid injuries.
2. Try to schedule your workout at the same time every day at a time that is convenient for you to stick to.
3. Workout with a buddy. Find someone who likes to hit the gym as often as you do so you each can stay fit and healthy together.
4. Never try to impress anyone, stay within your own ability before someone gets hurt.
5. Hydrate before, during, and after a workout.
If you’re looking for something new try one of these:
Cardio Chick
Start by thoroughly stretching all leg muscles followed by
Run 2 miles on the treadmill, Jog 2 miles on the elliptical machine, bike 2 miles on the stationary bike. And if you’re feeling up to it, go back for round two! Maybe just one mile on each this time or more if you’re ready for it.
Amazing Abs
Personally, I could do abs all day and have no trouble finding different ab exercises to do. Try this next time you want to tone your abs:
1 min plank, 30 second side planks each side, 30 basic sit ups, 30 alternating sit ups:Â proceed like a normal sit up with your hands behind your head, but twist your body so that your right elbow makes contact with your left knee and vise versa
30 toe touches:Â lay on your back with your legs vertically straight up in the air and proceed to touch your toes 30 times, this works lower abs!
30 oblique abs:Â lay on your side and do side crunches on each side
What I like to do is pick one number and stick to it for each varying ab exercise.
Awesome Arms
20 regular pushups, 20 triangle pushups, 20 bicep curls (with weight size of your choice).
Lean Legs
60 second wall sit, 30 squats, 30 lunges (each leg if you can handle it ;) ), 30 second wall sit. Also, hit that stair climber for that extra muscle!
Or try to mix and match different parts of the above workout depending on what you want to work on the most!
Ever try a Pinterest workout? I highly recommend it. There are always SO many different options to pick from. You don’t even need an account to search the numerous “health and fitness” boards on the website: pinterest.com.
Check out these ones to get that guaranteed sense of relief after your workout:
Cardio Pin, Abs & Butt, Arms, Treadmill Workout
Also, be sure to check out and follow these Toning Tips when you’re in the mood for an effective workout that you are sure to feel the next day!
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