Great Workout Routines To Consider
Hello and welcome to "5 Great Exercise Routines", the aim of this article is to give beginners (or re-starters) to regular exercise some good options to consider before getting into it.
I have only included types of exercise with which I am personally experienced, this way I can highlight both the major benefits and potential problems, this knowledge will allow you to take the good and leave the bad from whatever exercise routines you decide upon.
First up we are going to have a close look at boxing, now before you recoil in horror from this violent and challenging sport please understand that I'm not suggesting you jump in at the deep end with sparring sessions and fights.
That part comes later if you personally decide it should, what we are looking at in this article are the sometimes overlooked benefits of regular boxing exercise.
The first is greatly increased stamina, after a few regular training sessions (and especially if you stick to it) your lung power will rise up and your recovery time between endurance related activities will go down.
The second is the gradual development of superior balance, thanks to the important role that footwork plays in a solid boxing technique your balance will get better from workout to workout mainly thanks to skipping, but, also from reminding yourself to keep your stance right.
The third benefit of regular boxing is increased reactions or hand to eye co-ordination, you only really notice this now and then if something is dropped within your reaching distance, and before thinking about it your hand flicks out and catches it, so while it is not an obvious benefit it is definitely there in case you need it.
The 4th and best benefit you get from developing boxing skills is the confidence and ability to defend yourself against anyone who intends you psychical harm, this is an important skill to know in our stressful modern world where things like drunken assaults are common.
The only downsides to regular boxing training can be developing injuries of the shoulders or wrists, especially on your jabbing side, to avoid this you can use a lighter punch bag or have technique days where you are just perfecting and shadow boxing.
The next exercise routine we will have a look at is running, running provides very similar benefits to boxing, including increased stamina, improved balance and greatly strengthened leg muscles.
The major plus points about regular running for me personally are, getting outdoors and, seeing yourself gradually improve.
The getting outdoors part is especially beneficial if you live in a rural or forested area, there is nothing quite like springing along at an even pace through a quiet forest track on a sunny day.
The gradual performance improvement is a welcome feeling also, and it isn't hard to achieve, you simply pick a 3 to 4 mile route with a 300 meter hill near the end, and each time you go running get yourself a little higher up that final hill.
It's also a good idea to time your runs, and as your performance naturally increases you can shave a few seconds of your time from session to session.
Regular running comes with a few potential problems, mainly wear and tear on your knee and hip joints, this can be avoided however by maintaining a healthy diet and weight, and also by keeping your routes to under 6 miles and most importantly by giving yourself a long rest if you feel any pains developing.
Also if regular running causes you any repeating pain in the same area, the left knee for example, you should make an appointment with a good physiotherapist.
The next exercise routine we will overview is weight training, this is an excellent choice for fitness enthusiasts of all ages, but, is specifically beneficial for over 40 year olds.
The main reason is that regular weight training staves of osteoporosis, which is a weakening of the bones as we get older, and the word osteoporosis actually means "porous bones" in Greek.
Apart from this huge benefit weight training is a great choice for many other reasons, it drastically improves your strength, after a challenging session you feel relaxed for the rest of that day and most importantly it feels good while you're doing it.
There are many varying weight training routines, some designed to tone and define your muscles and others which aim to increase your size, I prefer the former as it's more natural and I hate feeling to heavy.
But it's all down to personal choice, it is however a good idea to "shop around" before you decide on your new weight training routine so you don't waste months doing outdated exercises.
The only downside to this type of exercise is occasional muscle tears, which can be avoided with sensible (non ego driven) maximum weights and also plenty of rest time if you do happen to pick up an injury.
The next exercise routine we will review is hill walking, this is a really good option if you are building up gradually towards a regular running routine, or if you are recovering from an injury but wish to stay active.
It provides many of the same benefits as running, increased leg strength, stamina and a good excuse to get out doors.
Furthermore the risk of injury from regular hill walking is much lower and if you choose a challenging route you will definitely feel a satisfying burn.
The only downside I find is the slow pace, so if you prefer your workouts a little more frantic this one probably isn't for you.
The last exercise we will look at is one of the best in my opinion, cycling is a brilliant way to increase your fitness and keep it high without developing impact related injuries.
Lets break it down, the first benefit of regular cycling exercise is noticeably increased toning of your leg muscles, after your first 7 or so training sessions you will begin to feel more solid in your natural stance, and your legs will look healthier and stronger.
The second benefit is greatly increased cardio vascular fitness and health, your heart and lungs get stronger the more you use them and regular cycling, especially up hill, will get them just as strong as swimming or regular running will.
I have only included types of exercise with which I am personally experienced, this way I can highlight both the major benefits and potential problems, this knowledge will allow you to take the good and leave the bad from whatever exercise routines you decide upon.
First up we are going to have a close look at boxing, now before you recoil in horror from this violent and challenging sport please understand that I'm not suggesting you jump in at the deep end with sparring sessions and fights.
That part comes later if you personally decide it should, what we are looking at in this article are the sometimes overlooked benefits of regular boxing exercise.
The first is greatly increased stamina, after a few regular training sessions (and especially if you stick to it) your lung power will rise up and your recovery time between endurance related activities will go down.
The second is the gradual development of superior balance, thanks to the important role that footwork plays in a solid boxing technique your balance will get better from workout to workout mainly thanks to skipping, but, also from reminding yourself to keep your stance right.
The third benefit of regular boxing is increased reactions or hand to eye co-ordination, you only really notice this now and then if something is dropped within your reaching distance, and before thinking about it your hand flicks out and catches it, so while it is not an obvious benefit it is definitely there in case you need it.
The 4th and best benefit you get from developing boxing skills is the confidence and ability to defend yourself against anyone who intends you psychical harm, this is an important skill to know in our stressful modern world where things like drunken assaults are common.
The only downsides to regular boxing training can be developing injuries of the shoulders or wrists, especially on your jabbing side, to avoid this you can use a lighter punch bag or have technique days where you are just perfecting and shadow boxing.
The next exercise routine we will have a look at is running, running provides very similar benefits to boxing, including increased stamina, improved balance and greatly strengthened leg muscles.
The major plus points about regular running for me personally are, getting outdoors and, seeing yourself gradually improve.
The getting outdoors part is especially beneficial if you live in a rural or forested area, there is nothing quite like springing along at an even pace through a quiet forest track on a sunny day.
The gradual performance improvement is a welcome feeling also, and it isn't hard to achieve, you simply pick a 3 to 4 mile route with a 300 meter hill near the end, and each time you go running get yourself a little higher up that final hill.
It's also a good idea to time your runs, and as your performance naturally increases you can shave a few seconds of your time from session to session.
Regular running comes with a few potential problems, mainly wear and tear on your knee and hip joints, this can be avoided however by maintaining a healthy diet and weight, and also by keeping your routes to under 6 miles and most importantly by giving yourself a long rest if you feel any pains developing.
Also if regular running causes you any repeating pain in the same area, the left knee for example, you should make an appointment with a good physiotherapist.
The next exercise routine we will overview is weight training, this is an excellent choice for fitness enthusiasts of all ages, but, is specifically beneficial for over 40 year olds.
The main reason is that regular weight training staves of osteoporosis, which is a weakening of the bones as we get older, and the word osteoporosis actually means "porous bones" in Greek.
Apart from this huge benefit weight training is a great choice for many other reasons, it drastically improves your strength, after a challenging session you feel relaxed for the rest of that day and most importantly it feels good while you're doing it.
There are many varying weight training routines, some designed to tone and define your muscles and others which aim to increase your size, I prefer the former as it's more natural and I hate feeling to heavy.
But it's all down to personal choice, it is however a good idea to "shop around" before you decide on your new weight training routine so you don't waste months doing outdated exercises.
The only downside to this type of exercise is occasional muscle tears, which can be avoided with sensible (non ego driven) maximum weights and also plenty of rest time if you do happen to pick up an injury.
The next exercise routine we will review is hill walking, this is a really good option if you are building up gradually towards a regular running routine, or if you are recovering from an injury but wish to stay active.
It provides many of the same benefits as running, increased leg strength, stamina and a good excuse to get out doors.
Furthermore the risk of injury from regular hill walking is much lower and if you choose a challenging route you will definitely feel a satisfying burn.
The only downside I find is the slow pace, so if you prefer your workouts a little more frantic this one probably isn't for you.
The last exercise we will look at is one of the best in my opinion, cycling is a brilliant way to increase your fitness and keep it high without developing impact related injuries.
Lets break it down, the first benefit of regular cycling exercise is noticeably increased toning of your leg muscles, after your first 7 or so training sessions you will begin to feel more solid in your natural stance, and your legs will look healthier and stronger.
The second benefit is greatly increased cardio vascular fitness and health, your heart and lungs get stronger the more you use them and regular cycling, especially up hill, will get them just as strong as swimming or regular running will.
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