When going out with your friends, pick an activity or function that requires you to move around.
Skip the movies and go to a concert in the park. Maybe go bowling or play laser tag. You will
have fun, keep healthy and possibly lose weight all at the same time.
If you injure one of your arms, don't stop exercising the opposite one. Technically, when you
work out one of your arms the muscle nerves in the opposite arm are stimulated too. It's been
found that working out one arm can increase the strength in the other by ten percent.
Try to limit the weight lifting that you do to no more than three times per week. Your body will
need time to rest so that it can recuperate and build muscle. Also, spreading out your workouts
will prevent injuries, which can really help your chances of reaching your goals.
Once you begin running long distances, remember that your shoes are like tires for a
high-performance sports car, which means, they wear out fast! You should replace your running
every 500 miles for best performance. This is a serious concern if you are a serious runner and
long before they fall apart, running shoes lose their cushioning ability. Using worn-out running
shoes puts your joints at risk of injury.
A great fitness tip is to make sure that your workout shoes fit properly. When purchasing new
shoes, do so late in the day as this is the time when your feet are the biggest. Having an
uncomfortable pair of shoes that don't fit can cause many back and feet problems down the
road.