New Years Resolutions

Decided to overhaul your health & fitness regime ?

🔺Assess your current fitness level. Consider working with a Physiotherapist especially if you have pre-existing injuries or are new to exercise to ensure a safe and effective fitness journey.

🔺Set Realistic short-term and long-term fitness goals to help maintain motivation & reduce the risk of overtraining.

🔺Start Slow. Allow your body to adapt gradually & prevent excessive stress on muscles, joints, & connective tissues. Incorporate a mix of aerobic 🏃🏼, strength 🏋🏻‍♂️, and flexibility 🧘🏼‍♀️exercises to promote overall fitness.

🔺Warm-Up. 5-10 minutes of light aerobic exercise to increase blood flow to muscles, enhance flexibility & reduce the risk of injury.

🔺Proper Technique. Focus on form and technique during exercises. Start with bodyweight exercises to build a strong foundation before adding resistance.

🔺Progressive Overload - Gradually increase the intensity & duration of your workouts to help your body adapt without causing excessive strain.

🔺Rest & Recovery. Allow adequate time between sessions. Muscles need time to repair & grow stronger. Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep 💤 each night. Regular rest days help prevent burnout & overtraining & allow your body to recover fully.

🔺Listen to Your Body. If something doesn’t feel right, modify your workout or take a rest day. Differentiate between normal muscle soreness & pain that could indicate an injury.

🔺Cross-Train. Use a variety of exercises & activities to engage different muscle groups & reduce the risk of overuse injuries.

🔺Hydration & Nutrition. Stay adequately hydrated before, during, & after workouts & consume a balanced diet rich in nutrients, protein, carbohydrates, & healthy fats, to fuel your workouts & support recovery.

🔺Flexibility & Mobility reduces the risk of muscle imbalances and injuries.

🔺Gradual Intensity increase, avoid sudden spikes in workout intensity, especially if returning after a break

🔺Ressess your fitness goals regularly & adjust your workouts to reduce risk of plateau or overtraining.

Consistency is key. Pace yourself, listen to your body, & you’ll be more likely to avoid injury & enjoy sustained progress.