Weight Loss Tip #4: Designing your Exercise Program

Ok. Again, designing any diet or fitness program should be customized to the individual. However, some general guidelines to consider when creating your fitness plan are:

Make sure that you are covering all 3 parts of fitness. Cardiovascular, Strength Training and Flexibility. Most people leave at least one of these out and sometimes two. For example, if you only run, you are missing out on the flexibility and strength aspects. If you only do yoga, while I'm sure you are very mellow, you are missing out on your cardio, and perhaps some strength training.

You can split up these components and divide them into your week. For example: yoga on Monday, Elliptical on Tuesday and Thursday and weights on Friday.

Or find an activity that incorporates all three into one, like martial arts. Yes, I am a HUGE proponent of martial arts because of this fact. It is the most balanced workout, in my humble opinion.

For more info on martial arts you can check out my school called World Martial Arts Center. www.happykicks.com The link is above.