Fitness Exercise Programs

Planning, Tips & Ideas

Just a few important notes before I begin to talk about planning fitness exercise programs -

*Please talk to your doctor (and/or personal trainer) about your

fitness workout schedule and about your goals -

remember to consider any health concerns you may have.*

And, if it’s your first fitness program
start small and work your way up!

Now...let’s get to the planning. Answering some question is a great place to start when figuring out what you’d like to do…to stay active, workout, and create your healthy lifestyle!

Decide how often you want to do your scheduled workout - 3, 4, 5, 6 days a week?

Remember, I can’t answer that for you but start small and work your way up!

What type of exercises do you want/like to do?

Here are some ideas…walking, aerobics, strength training?
(maybe one day for each like - walk on Mondays, aerobics Wednesdays, and strength training on Thursdays).

How long should each session/workout be? 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, an hour?

Plan according to your schedule and fitness goals. Again, I can’t answer that for you but start small and work your way up! Re-visit the page that talks about the “Benefits of Getting at least 30 Minutes of Daily Exercise or Activity” or go on over and check out more fitness exercise programs at LiveAwesome.com "Where the health and fitness experts reveal their secrets to lasting weight loss, self motivation, nutrition and optimum health."

…more Tips & Ideas

Don’t be afraid to alternate your program - variety is a good thing!
Make an appointment with yourself (like any other important appointment) …schedule in your workout.
Take inventory – what do you have or what does your gym have…choose whether or not to use equipment such as balance balls, weights, and machines.
I sound like I’m repeating myself (but this does work):
- set small reasonable goals
- and, increase (or alter) your program accordingly as you reach each goal!

Let’s have FUN working out…make it a social meeting and have a workout buddy! (you’re less likely to let your friend down when you make an appointment to exercise together).

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