One does not need to spend hours in the gym just to burn extra calories or build on muscles. Here are some easy steps that could help you save time while your workout:
One does not need to spend hours in the gym just to burn extra calories or build on muscles. Here are some easy steps that could help you save time while your workout:
Make an exercise plan
Your gym workouts should include about 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, five days a week and some strength training, two days a week. How you put the time together is important. If you are a beginner, make sure to take help from a trainer so that you don’t end up wasting time.
Pick the ‘right’ gym
One needs to pick a gym or fitness facility that meets your needs, or chances are, you will eventually stop going and will have wasted your time and money. Your gym should also be convenient to reach to and offer flexible classes that matches your schedule.
Limit socializing during workouts
If you only have time for a quickie workout, leave the socializing for the after-gym part. Just like at work, the gym is a place where you should know what you are trying to accomplish a target and do it well.
Use right form while exercising
If you are doing any gym workout incorrectly, you are not only wasting time, but also could injure yourself. An injury can turn your quick workout into a long rehabilitation. If you are exercising correctly, you should not be in pain or pushing yourself beyond your exercise tolerance. Correct form also includes listening to your body and making sure you warm up before exercising and cool down after.
Manage time to work out and rest
‘More’ is not better always, especially when it comes to working out. Your body needs time to recover even after a quick gym session. Also, it takes time to build up to the next level of fitness. Always add duration, intensity, and frequency of exercise gradually. Research shows that three 10-minute periods of exercise are just as effective as one 30-minute workout.
