Your Guide to Planning an Effective Workout
Active Lifestyle
Consult your physician before starting any diet and/or exercise plan.Getting the results you want doesn't have to be impossible if you know how to plan a smart routine.
One of the most important aspects of any successful routine takes place before you even start any exercise at all. Many people overlook this initial stage in which you plan and develop your routine. This can lead to disorganization and disappointing results. In order to know how to develop a routine, it is important to remember there are typically four parts that should be used to develop your strategy. These four basic concepts, which can be the framework for most types of workouts, are frequency (how often you want to exercise), intensity (how hard you want to exercise), time (how long you want to exercise for), and type (what kind of exercise you want to do). These are known as the F.I.T.T. principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type) and are determined by your current fitness level, your intended goals, the time you have to set aside for reaching your goals, and the equipment you have access to.
Determine these four variables that make up the F.I.T.T. principle, and base your exercise routines around these factors to make your plan effective as well as personalized.
Below is an example of an abdominal routine from the active lifestyle section on hydroxycut.com. Outlined on this plan you will see the important components of the F.I.T.T. principle that – if taken under consideration when planning your routine – can turn a standard routine into a well-thought-out, personalized strategy that will help you get results you never thought you could.
Other information to help you plan your workout
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Visit the Know Your Body section to understand the specific body parts you can exercise.
Visit the Nutrition 101 section to learn some basic concepts on eating for what you need.
