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Have you taken a break from training to recover from an injury, or did you lose interest in your New Year fitness plan after a couple of months? Whether you’ve been forced onto the sidelines, or you struggle to maintain motivation to exercise regularly, taking the first step to get back into exercise is incredibly positive. Working out provides a raft of physical and mental health benefits. If you’re looking for rapid results, and you’re eager to get to your fitness goals, here are some workout ideas to try today. Remember, always consult your healthcare provider before engaging in any new fitness plan or exercise program.
HIIT
HIIT (high-intensity interval training) has become popular over the last decade, mostly because it’s a brilliant way to get fit fast, especially if you’re short on time. The great thing about HIIT workouts is that they are fast-paced, energizing, and they give you that exercise high right away.
HIIT combines intense activity with brief rest periods. The aim is to elevate the heart rate and then bring it down before repeating the process. Typically, HIIT sessions last 15-40 minutes and work up a serious sweat. Examples of HIIT exercises include jumping lunges, ice skaters, sprinting on the spot, and squat jump-jacks. If you’ve not tried HIIT before, opt for a beginner’s workout and move onto more advanced exercises as you build your fitness.
Strength Training
Strength training is an excellent way to tone the muscles, build strength, burn calories, and condition the body to prevent injury. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to have ambitions to become a body-builder to benefit from lifting weights or hitting the gym to perfect the high pull exercise.
Strength training sessions can be advantageous for anyone looking to increase their stamina, define their muscles, and get leaner. If you’re new to weights, it’s crucial to hone your technique and work toward more intensive exercises and lifting heavier weights gradually. If you try to lift weights that are too heavy, or you don’t have the right technique when you’re doing pull-ups or a kettlebell workout, you could sustain an injury.
Circuit Training
They say that variety is the spice of life. Circuit training is a fantastic way to keep things interesting and have fun with fitness. With this type of session, you’ll complete a series of different exercises, working the whole body to increase speed, agility, strength, and endurance.
Circuit training is tough, but it produces quick results. You can set up your own circuit at home if you’d rather work out alone, or you need to fit in training around childcare or work commitments. Alternatively, you could look for classes at your local sports center, health club, or gym. Typically, a circuit will involve running, jumping, and skipping, as well as push-ups, sit-ups, bench-dips, burpees, and squats.
If you’ve been out of action due to injury, or you’ve fallen off the fitness wagon, getting back to your fitness plan will help boost your mental and physical health. When you’re ready to get started, why not try these activities to have fun, push yourself, and enjoy rapid results?
