by: Stefan Simonovic
Whether you want to reset your fitness journey because you want to get back to cougar dating and need a confidence boost or you're simply bored with the workout you currently have, fear not because below you'll find our top 3 tips to change up your fitness routine for the better. As long as you can keep your motivation up, you'll realize that there is probably an infinite number of workout types out there to help you shake up your fitness journey.
#1: Set New Goals
As we age, our body changes and needs a different kind of workout to keep it healthy and functioning at an optimal level. Listen to what your body tells you, and don't push it too far. The number of weights you could lift at the gym or the number of laps you could run on the track 10 years ago cannot possibly be the same as today, and even if they are, you should reduce them to avoid injury and potential tear and wear of the tissue. Set new fitness goals that meet your needs and are feasible in terms of your daily schedule. Make sure your goals are attainable but challenging just enough to make you pick up your gym bag and head for the door.
#2: Change Your Fitness Routine
Doing yoga three times a week might not do it for you anymore, and you feel like your body needs a more tasking workout to see real results. That's perfectly fine. Swap yoga classes for workouts at the gym several times a week, where you'll have proper cardio and weight training to ensure your muscles are strong enough to support your back and keep it young and healthy for as long as possible. Don't like going to the gym anymore and need something more dynamic? Join a running club that runs outdoors several times a week in small groups where you'll get a great workout and meet new people instead of being isolated on the gym floor.
#3: Learn a New Sport
Your muscles develop in line with the exercises that they do on a regular basis. If you introduce a new sport into your routine, you'll discover muscles you never knew you had. For instance, if you've never played tennis you shouldn't be surprised to hear that it's actually very easy to learn, and you'll see your shoulder and core muscles explode with fitness within a few months if you really get into it from all the rotating your upper body has to perform. Pole dancing is another one of those activities that constitute a workout, and it engages muscles from head to toe. It sure looks challenging from the outside, but if you really give it a try you'll see that it's a lot of fun spinning around on the pole as your body dances to music and exercises properly at the same time.
About the author:
Stefan is a writer and a blogger in his spare time. He also works for First Beat Media, a company that mainly focuses on the online dating niche and similar services.
