Regular exercise is necessary to maintain a healthy body. However, sometimes we are confused about how to start exercising, especially at home. Usually, laziness makes us prefer not to move. In fact, starting a sport is quite easy to do. I will share some tips from my own experience when I started exercising. If I can, surely you can do it too, you know. Check out the following.
Set Reasonable Goals
When it comes to fitness, weight loss, and the ideal body, it has to do with exercise and food. These two things are part of life that has become a habit. Therefore, we must make reasonable targets to encourage us to start moving. For example, I have a goal to lose weight.
Design an Appropriate Exercise Program
The next way to start exercising regularly is that we have to start designing an exercise program that suits the needs of the body. Write your exercise program plan on a piece of paper to be more motivated.
The Importance of Heating and Cooling
Heating and cooling are not only important for beginners. In fact, people who are already exercising regularly would also recommend doing these 2 things. Before training, do a dynamic warm-up first to prepare your body, including the joints and muscles of the body. You can warm up with a lower intensity movement.
Preparing the Necessary Sports Equipment
After designing an exercise program, you need to prepare simple exercise equipment at home, such as dumbbells, mats, barbells, and others. Relax, you don’t need to have all the gym equipment at once.
Start slowly and don’t rush
When you start exercising, avoid forcing yourself to do strenuous exercise every day without resting. You also need to know the state of your body. If you feel unwell, then rest for 1-2 days. Also, give your body time to recuperate after exercising.
Those are practical steps for those of you who want to start exercising. Remember, everyone has their own path. Avoid comparing yourself to others. The important thing is that you try to do your best every day.