I realised that if I am to reach my keep fit goal (lean, strong, healthy, well toned body), I have to come up with a good exercise plan. At the moment I’m not really following anything, I just go out running four maybe five times a week, with one session of weight training and a bit of stretching.
So here goes:
Cardio that would be a mix up of running, cycling, walking, swimming.
- 30 minutes, 4 times a week
- include interval training: alternating periods of high intensity with periods of lower intensity
- sprints and up hills
Weight training; is supposed to increase muscle mass, which in turn raises our metabolism and helps to burn fat, in addition it can increase bone density, for the long-term.
- 3 days a week
- have to come up with a suitable weight training programme, maybe include squats, lunge, pull-ups, push-ups
Stretching / Pilates / Tai Chi
I’m not a trained sports coach or personal trainer but, I am trying to come up with something that works for me. Obviously the above plan needs to be looked at in detail and put together, but it’s a starting point and it will give me a direction.
