How To Get Your Body Ready For Exercise!
Do you feel the time has come for you to get into better physical shape? It’s easy to fall out of step and neglect our bodies in these busy times, but if you start an exercise routine and stick with it the benefits are many- better health, better looks, and more energy to do the things you love to do! When you make the decision to become more physically fit you are taking your first step towards being a happier and healthier person!
Now that you have set your course, congratulations! But in order to establish an exercise schedule you will be inspired to stick with, you need to give your body a pre workout in Australia. Preparing for increased physical activity is fairly basic, you just need to take a little time before you go all in on the exercise so you can reduce any risk of injury and give your workout your very best. Let’s take a look at the steps you can take to make sure your body is up to, and ready for the challenge!
Stay Hydrated – Your body depends on having a proper supply of drinking water to help it regulate its temperature, keep your joints mobile, protect sensitive tissues, and rid it of wastes. When you are dehydrated you feel tired and drained of energy, which is not a good way to start a fitness program! The question then becomes, how much water should you drink? That depends on a variety of factors like the size of your body, weather and temperature, how long you plan to workout, and how hard you are going to push yourself. When you begin to feel thirsty your body is telling you it’s beginning to feel dehydrated, so it’s time to drink more water!
Proper Nutrition – The foods that you eat before and after your workout are nearly as important as the exercise you will do. Food provides you with the energy your body needs to be active along with the nutrients it requires to add bone strength and build muscle tissue. Proper nutrition is also essential to help your body recover after the exercise is finished. It’s best to consult with a nutritionist so you can eat the proper foods for your body that will propel you to success!
Warm Up – Doing a warm up routine before exercising will prepare your body for exertion by raising your body’s temperature and increasing the flow of blood to your muscles. Doing so improves your muscle tissue’s ability to be stretched and reduces pain, muscle tightness, and the risk of injury. The basic idea of doing a warm up is to engage in physical activity at a slow pace, moving gently and stretching out carefully to get your body ready for more intense exercise.
Cool Down – Following your active workout it’s important to give yourself a cool down for about 10-minutes to allow your blood pressure, body temperature, and heart rate to return to their regular levels. Cool down exercises can include stretching, walking, and deep breathing. A good cool down helps to lower your risk of injury as well as reducing stress on your heart.
Have a great workout!
