Pre-Workout Must-Dos for a Fitness Newbie

Deciding to finally jump up off the couch is a big leap for anyone with a sedentary lifestyle. A person who lives a sedentary life spends most of their free time in front of the television or computer and not has a care in the world about their health and fitness. This lifestyle has become an epidemic, but for the past few years there has been an increase in people practicing a healthier lifestyle due to the rising number of deaths caused by diseases, which has been linked to a person’s poor fitness and diet. Making a life changing decision such as working out and looking after ones wellness may seem impossible, but with determination and a good foundation for a workout program, the impossible can be done.

There are a few fitness must-dos to keep in mind before starting a beginner’s workout regime. A novice should at first consult a doctor to see if their body is ready for strenuous activities. Like they say, prevention is better than cure, so its advisable to seek professional help first rather than having to schedule a doctor’s appointment due to an injury.

How does an individual who has little or no knowledge about Calisthenics exercises
start? Well it all begins with a warm-up. Warm-up exercises slightly get the heart pumping just enough to warm up the body thus increasing blood circulation. It is very essential to all professional and even beginners’ workout routine. Exercises such as jumping jacks, lunges, and jump rope are a few examples of warm-up exercises that condition the body for the stress that it will undergo in the next 30-45 minutes.

Once the body is warmed up and fit for condition, mild stretching is then performed to help muscles become more flexible. Stretching is beneficial to the body when it is done right after warming up. When done properly, stretching can contribute to an effective and safe exercise session. Another set of stretching exercises are also executed right after the actual workout to relax the overworked muscles. Some people enjoy this part of the session because it calms them down, physically and mentally.  

For someone who has never worked out in their entire life, the first few days or even weeks are going to be quite difficult, but it should not be an obstacle to keep an individual from giving up, it will get easier along the way. A beginner’s workout should progress gradually, not abruptly so that the body will have time to adapt to its new lifestyle. An individual should choose a physical activity that is enjoyable so that they won’t have to force themselves to workout, instead it will become a daily habit which their body will get used to and sooner or later crave thus increasing wonderful life-long results.