The Best Way To Start Working Out Again

Top benefits you can look forward to when you start working out again:

  • Reduced risk of chronic disease
  • Better mood and mental health
  • Balanced energy levels throughout the day and better sleep
  • Slowing of the aging process
  • A boost to brain health
  • Positive effect on the microbiome
  • A boost to sex life

When was the last time you did squats?

High school PE class?

Or maybe you tried strength training as part of a home workout plan a few months ago but lost your motivation?

No matter how far you are now from your desired fitness level…

Now is a great time to get started!

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How To Start Working Out Again: What You Need To Know Before You Begin


Why Exercise Is Beneficial

Almost everyone knows exercise improves your health. However, a lot of people aren’t aware of all the benefits of exercise.

How Much Exercise Is Recommended Weekly For Better Health?

The general exercise recommendation is:

Cardio (minimum amount of activity): At least 150 minutes of moderate cardio throughout the week. It can be replaced with at least 75 minutes of intense cardio throughout the week or a combination of both.

Strength training (highly recommended): Exercises involving major muscle groups on two or more days a week.

For extra health benefits: Minimum cardio should be increased by an additional 300 minutes per week (moderate) or 150 minutes of (intense) cardio per week (or a combination of both).

While it may sound like a lot, the good thing is that you can adjust this to your schedule and even do them as part of a home workout plan for beginners. As long as the cardio activities are performed for at least 10 minutes, you can divide your active minutes into as many workout sessions you like per week. Whether you do strength or cardio first depends on your goal.

What are some different types of exercise and their benefits?

Cardio: Anything that raises your heart rate and makes you breathe faster can be considered cardio. However, it usually refers to activities aimed at improving your endurance and stamina such as:

Moderate cardio: Brisk walking, dancing, jogging, cycling, swimming…

Intense cardio: Running, fast cycling, brisk walk up a hill, swimming laps…

Strength training: Any type of activity that uses resistance to build muscular strength. Using your body weight as resistance has many benefits!

strength training

Flexibility & mobility training: Exercises focused on maintaining and improving the passive range of motion (flexibility) and active range of motion during movement (mobility).

HIIT: HIIT or high-intensity interval training consists of intense bursts of exercise (strength or cardio) followed by rest intervals, aimed at keeping your heart rate elevated.


What is the best type of exercise to lose weight fast?


Any type of exercise that requires high effort (for you) will have a similar effect – especially for beginners. So the truth is, it doesn’t matter!

Find activities that you enjoy and can imagine doing for more than just a month or two. In the end, weight loss is about calorie deficit. So make sure to adjust your nutrition for the best results.


Tips On How To Start Exercising Again


First step: reach the fitness level where you don’t feel like you “hate exercise” anymore. Here’s how to do it…

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Choose your inspiration and set a goal

How many times have you decided to start working out again and then failed? Take a different approach and decide what you want to get good at first.

Think of what you want to be able to do – whether it’s getting into better shape so you are more energized and productive at work or keeping up with your kids as you get older.

Find your inspiration and then set yourself long-term and short-term goals.


Start small and track your progress

Starting small means focusing on short term goals first.

Focus on one week at a time. Get in your workout for the day. Then complete the next workout. Make it a challenge to find that 15-45 minutes in your day, as often as possible, to just get more active.

Once the first week is finished, look back and take it a step further – aim for one more workout or just five additional minutes of cardio in the next week.

Short Workouts for Beginners

Establishing a workout routine and sticking to it is more important than the duration and type of workouts you are doing. On days when you have no time, even short 7-10 minute workouts can provide health benefits, especially for beginners.

It takes time to see results. Try to keep track of your progress from the start, so you can see how you improve day by day and stay motivated. The Adidas Training and the Adidas running apps can help you keep an eye on your progress and support you on your fitness journey – from the first workout to your first completed training plan. Be proud of every active minute that you add to your schedule!

Expect setbacks and have a plan

Skipping a workout or getting a cold shouldn’t throw you off your game. Everyone experiences setbacks. Often even after the first 2-3 weeks.

Here are some options for what to do when you experience a setback:

Planned a workout but suddenly feel like you have no energy at all? If you already feel exhausted in the morning, take a break from exercising and focus on what you eat during this rest day to improve your nutrition.

SHORT WORKOUTS FOR NOVICES

If you start feeling too tired later in the afternoon, do a quick, easy workout to relax and get some movement in your day.

Did feeling stress or lost motivation for your workout plan? It’s normal to get overwhelmed. Skip a day and focus on getting a good nights sleep.

Skipped a couple of days and now you feel bad? Think about what caused this – was it a cheat meal, a tough day, or just a packed schedule? Learn something from it, because it will happen again.

Prepare yourself to continue where you left off. Every setback can bring new insights and motivation if you are ready to look deeper.

More Exercising Tips For Beginners

Check your health

It’s always good to get advice from your doctor or physical therapist before making big changes to your lifestyle, such as if you start working out again– especially if you are over 45, suffer from any chronic illness, or had injuries in the past.

Don’t exhaust yourself right away

No pain, no gain? Should you be pushing yourself as a beginner? Yes, but only for the sake of consistency.

Push yourself to be more active, but don’t do an exercise when you are in pain. The real battle is in your head, and it’s about getting through the first months.

Once you make it a habit and learn how to perform all the exercises, it’s time to push yourself even harder in your workouts.

Think about your form

Avoid injury and get better results by learning from common exercise mistakes. When you start working out again, it might feel overwhelming to consider so many tips on form.

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Focus on getting better in one exercise every couple of days, not all at once. And if you don’t feel ready to perform a certain exercise – don’t force it.

There are always other options and ways to replace exercises with easier variations. Do what you can with good form and be patient: strength and endurance come with consistency!

Set a goal to do at least two workouts this week and don’t forget to play some motivational workout music!

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