Jumpstart your workout routine with these tips


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Be sure to schedule your workout into your routine in a consistent manner to ensure that you stick to it. — dpa

Many people promise to exercise more in the new year, but jump-starting your workout routine can be challenging if you’ve been sitting on the couch for a while.

It can indeed seem like a daunting task.

Mayo Clinic Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging director Dr Nathan LeBrasseur says it’s never too late to get moving, even if you’re an older adult.

Starting a workout programme or being physically active takes motivation and commitment.

The key is to start slowly and do something you take pleasure in.

“If you hate swimming, don’t try to start to become a swimmer.

“But (if) you enjoy dancing or other activities (such as) gardening, those are forms of activity that once you engage in, you increase your consistency and compliance that will have the most health benefits,” he says.

Being active can build muscle strength and improve cognitive (brain) and cardiovascular (heart) health.

“Three percent or 30 minutes a day of our waking hours, if we commit that to physical activity, will have huge benefits,” explains Dr LeBrasseur.

And for those young at heart, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week.

“As we get older, dedicating time – purposeful time – to getting some form of aerobic exercise or endurance exercise, like walking or cycling or swimming, and also getting some form of strength training is critically important,” he says.

Here are some tips to get started and stick with a workout plan:

  • Research workout routines.
  • Schedule your workouts.
  • Find an exercise buddy.
  • Be consistent. – By Sonya Goins/Mayo Clinic News Network/Tribune News Service
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