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Evaluate your fitness level. Be certain that your exercise
plan will not aggregate any chronic physical condition you may have, such
as arthritis, check with your doctor first.
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Identify your specific goal whether you are aiming for
weight loss or general fitness and so on.
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Set a specific time period, you want to allot to your programme
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Pick the exercise that uses skills different from those
you may use at work.
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Consider choosing an activity you already enjoy or would
like to try. If the activities are the ones you like, you'll always be motivated
to keep doing them.
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Plan an exercise programme that includes strength training
as well as endurance (aerobic) activity.
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Begin exercise gradually and work up slowly to your desired
level of fitness.
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Always perform your exercise with right posture techniques
so as not to lay stress on any of your joints and to avoid injury.
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Use equipment that is the right size or weight for your
level of skills and physical size.
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Begin each workout with a gradual warm up period
that includes flexibility exercises (at least five minutes) and end your
exercise with a cool down period gradually bringing your body back to rest.
A good stretch can also help reduce post-exercise soreness.
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Be certain to get enough daily rest.
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Pay attention to your own body's signals when they tell
you to slow down.
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Never exercise after a heavy meal or after drinking alcohol.
If you feel sick or dizzy, stop immediately.
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After and during exercise, prevent dehydration by drinking
water.
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Aim to workout the whole body equally to make all group
of muscles strong. Otherwise weaker muscles may be prone to injury.
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Proper breathing pattern is an essential factor during
workouts.
