Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Rule of Fitness #1 Variety

At a recent fitness expo at FIU Tony Horton shared his 11 Rules of Fitness. The first is variety.

Variety helps prevent boredom and muscle plateauing. Be sure to target all areas of exercise in your routines. This includes: calisthenics, weights, yoga, sports, cardio, and core routines. Not only will this help you achieve a well-rounded body, but prevent injury from working out any one area too hard or too frequently. The beauty of many Beachbody programs is that they target everything leading to a fit more flexible you without risking hurting one part of your body.

Try variety within the same day. Perform cardio for 15 minutes before your weight training. Jump rope and a punching bag, a run, ultimate frisbee, or INSANITY's pure cardio. Then do your weight routine. You might be a little tired, but you will still have enough energy to maximize your resistance training and you will be burning calories for hours after your workout is complete.

Be curious and try new things. You may discover a passion for soccer you never knew you had ;)

~Andy

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