How Much Exercise Do You Really Need?

As a fitness trainer, this is one of the most common questions that I get.  In order to accurately answer this question, you first have to understand the nature of your fitness goals.  The minimum amount of exercise that I recommend is the guideline used by the American Heart Association.  They suggest that in order to improve health, a person should exercise and average of 30 minutes per day, 5 days per week.  This means engaging in an exercise-focused activity that elevates your heart rate during the entire duration of the workout.  My philosophy of exercise is that in order to live a Wellness Based Lifestyle, and exercise program has to incoporate 3 areas of fitness: Strenght and Resistance, Flexibility, and Cardiovascular training.  The most simple way to ensure that you are hitting all 3 of these areas is to set up individually targeted workouts such as on Sundays do a 30 minute bike ride, Mondays do a weight training or resistance training session, take Wednesday off, then on Thursdays engage in a yoga routine, Saturdays you can do a workout at home that hits on cardio, resistance and stretching, and finally use Sunday as your 2nd rest day of the week.

If your fitness goals are more specific than general health improvement, then obviously you'll need a more targeted and detailed workout program.  I can help you with setting up a program that will produce the results that you're looking for whether it's weight loss, athletic improvement, muscle building, or simply to get more in shape.  Contact me today at the link on my website www.issacertifiedtrainer.com/christopherweaver and let's discuss how I can help you! I do both one-on-one and web-based training programs at affordable rates!