Exercise Routine - 5 Principles That Every Workout Program Should Have

In this article, I will outline 5 training principles that need to be followed in each training routine. Let's get it ...

5 Principles of Training

1. Flexibility Training

Most people are used to stretching your fingers and holding position when you feel tight. This is called static stretching and is the most basic form. Recent advancements in flexibility now incorporate higher assessment and technical style than stretching and mobility training.

Stretch and mobility exercises maintain proper joint ROM (range of motion) and proper long-term tension between muscle groups. What does this mean for you? That you will maintain proper posture and your ability to move your body through a variety of movements so that you can accomplish whatever task you need to do in your life. Whether playing golf or looking behind you before returning to your car, maintaining the right flexibility is important for everyone.

2. Core Training

While some fitness professionals may not believe you on the contrary, "core" is not a new way of referring to your abdominal muscles. The core muscles include the abdominal muscles that wrap around the middle but extend beyond the abdominal muscles to include the hip, lower back, pelvic floor, diaphragm and muscles that attach along the spine to your neck.

There are 29 core muscles in all. These muscle groups provide the basis for movement and energy transfer from the lower body to the upper body and vice versa. Strengthening them with proper core exercises can help protect the back from injury, improve exercise performance and provide better balance and stability.

3. Strength Training

Strength training is important because it builds muscle that keeps your metabolism high, and also helps you maintain your strength as you grow older. Whether you want to play with your kids, bring your groceries or ace with your friends on the tennis court, strength is important.

A full-body exercise routine is best for most people. You need to do enough repetition to get rid of your muscles. Training programming can be very complex. Doing 2-3 sets of exercises within 8-12 pulls is a great place to start for most people. Doing less than 8 repetitions works more on the neurological benefits of pure strength and more than 12 repetitions works more on muscle endurance.

As you become more advanced, you can customize the range of sets and reps to meet your goals. It's also important not to use the same muscle group every day. The muscles require at least a day (if you are doing a full body workout) or two (if you work one or two body parts per session) to rest and rebuild.

4. Aerobic exercise

Biking, jogging and biking are all examples of aerobic exercise. There are benefits to aerobic exercise that include helping your heart pump blood more efficiently and increasing your stamina (aerobic capacity).

Contrary to what many believe, aerobic exercise is NOT the best way to burn fat or increase your stamina. Interval training has been proven by research to be better for aerobic training in both areas. However, aerobic exercise can be a great way to work with more intense and beneficial forms of exercise or add variety to your routine. Don't make the mistake of using aerobics as your main form of exercise or you will lose many of the most powerful health benefits to offer you.

5. Interval Training

I saved the best for the last! Not only is my favorite style of exercise, but research has shown that it is the best way to burn fat and improve your cardiovascular fitness. Interval training is a short cycle of high intensity exercise with a gentle recovery period. These are actually aerobic and anaerobic exercises together, but studies show that the anaerobic phase is more important. The results of this exercise are considered to be the result of increased metabolic rate and increased production of human growth hormone (HGH).

An example of interval training is to ride a bike (I like the bike because it's easier on the joints) for 15 seconds and slowly pedal 45 seconds to recover before repeating the sprint. You will repeat this cycle from 5-20 minutes depending on your goals and fitness levels. These short workouts at very high intensity can help you achieve optimal weight and fitness levels in a shorter amount of time, and dramatically reduce the amount of time you spend exercising. Just pull it back? It's hard!

In conclusion

Thank you for reading my principles on training principles. I hope you learn something valuable about the exercise program that you must include to complete it. Start incorporating these principles today to start burning fat, toning your muscles, and tightening your middle!

Exercise Routine - 5 Principles That Every Workout Program Should Have


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