Designing A Customized Fitness Plan

By Scott Rogers


The definition of fitness depends on individual goals and preferences. This explains why some people are comfortable with weight while others only want a lean body. Others are comfortable with any body as long as they are not straining in daily activities. Further, individuals bodies respond differently to exercises, foods and other attempts to keep fit. The best approach therefore is to have a customized fitness plan.

It is personal goals that determine the plans you make. Consider your current weight and the activities you are expected to undertake. The schedule might involve adding or shedding weight. Being fit for you could also mean maintaining your current status but boosting your energy levels. Make a decision on what being fit means for you.

Any fitness journey will require investment in time and resources. It is not a must that you register into a gym or purchase expensive equipment. With minimum resources, you can manage to stay fit without compromising on your health or safety. Find a park or field where you can jog. Improvise around the house for weights and stretching facilities. You may also choose a minimum gym package and supplement it with improvised options.

Remaining fit should not come at the expense of your health. Consult your physician to avoid straining the body unnecessarily. There are cardio exercises that are risky and should only be conducted under supervision. Consult your doctor for health or lifestyle adjustments that need to be made as a result of the developed plan.

The program should consider the time needed to achieve the goals and the time available. You will be required to invest in a number of hours for any program to be effective. Rushing to complete an exercise exposes you to injuries. Failure to commit sufficient hours means that your regimen will not be effective. You will also find excuses to skip exercises.

The body strains and muscles are torn in your attempt to keep fit. You also need to replenish the energy lost in the gym. This means that you must take the right foods. Consult a nutritionist to know the best foods for your intended goals. Keeping fit should not come at the expense of low energy or frail health.

The strain that comes with keeping fit is likely to take a heavy toll on your psyche. You require regular motivation and cheering to stretch your limits despite fatigue and strain. This will come from friends, relatives, colleagues or mates pursuing a similar goal. They will ensure that you do not slack. This is not a license to abandon personal goals. Find a schedule that accommodates group engagements and personal sessions without straining any of them.

Over time, you will achieve some of your goals while others will be impossible. To avoid frustration and stagnating, adjust your goals regularly. Accommodate what is working and argument what is not giving results. Track your progress and identify areas where assistance may be required. Set new and realistic goals from time to time and always challenge your ability.




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