21. How to swim faster.
One of the best ways to increase your speed in swimming is to develop the flexibility of your ankles. This is because, your feet are like your flippers that can make you swim faster through the water. There are lots of simple exercise routines that you can go through for it. Perform them, so that you can swim faster than your friends soon.
22. No more excuses.
Lots of people are not able to achieve their fitness goals due to their excuses. One of the most popular excuses of all time is being too busy to workout. To get rid of it, try to workout on a single day even for just 10 to 15 minutes. After going through it, think if you were made underproductive by going through the exercise routines. You would most likely think that it did not affect your productivity and realize that you can always exercise each day without worrying about your work.
23. When to buy your working out shoes.
You may think that there is no specific time in a day that is best when it comes to purchasing a pair of shoes. However, it is actually best to buy shoes in the afternoon or at night. This is because, these are the times when your feet are at their largest size. By doing that, you are ensuring that you can buy the perfect pair according to size.
24. Workout with your spouse.
If you want to make working out more exciting, then you should do it with your spouse or special someone. There are lots of benefits that you can both derive in working out, which is why there is no way he or she can say no to it. By doing it this way, you can enjoy your workout sessions more.
25. Watch TV programs about exercising.
Watching television programs about working out can make you more motivated in going through your routines. On top of that, you can also learn valuable lessons from it, especially when you watch those that are hosts by experts in the field. Check out the channels that show such programs, so that you can take note of them.
26. Make the necessary preparations.
If you are just about to start with your workout program, then you should make the necessary preparations for it. In other words, you should acquire appropriate clothing for working out. On top of that, if you decide to exercise at your own place, then you should also buy the necessary exercise equipment, such as dumbbells, barbells, and more.
27. Building up the strength of your forearm.
If you want to improve the strength of your forearm, you can make use of newspapers for it. All you have to do is to lay a sheet of newspaper on the floor, and take about 30 seconds to crumple it with your hand. Doing this can help you in performing well in tennis as well as racquetball.
28. How to improve and maintain flexibility.
A person’s flexibility can decline as he ages. However, you can improve or maintain it by going through stretching exercises. When you go through stretching though, its benefits are not limited to maintaining your flexibility. It can also help you relax more and get you prepared for your whole workout session better.
29. Working out your back muscles properly.
One of the routines you can perform to target your back muscles is the lat pulldowns. To do this properly though, it is best if you don’t wrap your thumb around the bar, and place it beside your index finger instead. When you do this, you are decreasing the pressure applied on your arms, which results to working your back harder.
30. Stretching many times in a week.
It is actually good to do stretching a lot of times per week. In fact, doing it everyday can give you a lot of benefits. If you have a hectic schedule though, you can always just do it for 2 to 3 days in a week. When you stretch, do it within your range of motion, and hold every stretch that you do for about 15 to 30 seconds each.
31. Don’t just focus on your strengths.
When you workout, you would find out that there are routines that you like, and some that you do not like. There is a good probability that those routines that you do not like are the ones that you are not good at. In other words, they may involve your weak muscles. Thus, it is best if you do the ones you don’t like more often, so that you can get rid of your weaknesses.
32. Visit your doctor.
Prior to getting involved with any kind of training or workout program, it is imperative that you visit a doctor first. This way, he can get you checked out if you are fit for going through certain workout routines. Aside from that, he may also be able to tell you what exercises you need the most, in order to achieve your goals faster.
33. Eliminating boredom.
One of the culprits behind failures when it comes to losing weight or building muscles is boredom. Thus, it is important that you prevent it from happening to you. To eliminate the chances of getting bored, you should vary your exercises. Aside from that, you can also change your frequency, time, as well as the intensity of your exercise routines from time to time.
34. Building your arms even after getting hurt.
When you lift weights, there is always a possibility to injure or hurt one of your arms. However, there is no need to stop working out, if you only hurt one of them. For example, if you hurt your left arm, you should continue working out your right arm. This is because, when you work out one arm, it actually stimulates the muscle nerve fibers of the arm that got hurt.
35. Count backwards.
When it comes to counting your repetitions, it is a good idea to count backwards. This is because, when you do it this way, instead of thinking about how many you have already done, you can only think about what you have left. Thus, it makes working out easier for you as you approach the end part of the set.
36. Your workout progress.
If you have not been going through exercise routines for quite some time, then it is important to go with easier exercises first. In other words, don’t immediately perform intensive exercises, since it can get your muscles strained. Start with low intensity workout routines first, and go with the more challenging ones, when you have gained more experience in it.
37. Improving the condition of your legs.
When you exercise, it is best if you target your calves as well, so that you can improve the condition and the looks of your legs. To achieve this, you should do seated as well as the standing calf raises. You would get better results when you do it like this, since your calves consist of two different muscles, which you can target with the seated and standing routines.
38. Weigh yourself prior to exercising.
Before starting with your exercise program, you should weigh yourself first. This is important, especially if you are trying to lose weight. Take note of your weight and write it down on your calendar or a notepad. This way, you can refer to it after a couple of weeks of exercising, to see your progress.
39. Test yourself every 3 or 4 weeks.
In working out, it is best if you test yourself regularly. Test different variables in your body such as your waist, body fat, muscle size, and such. By doing this, it would show you the results that are tangible, due to your workout program. When you see differences, then you are assured that all your efforts are paying off.
40. Don’t take certain medicines after working out.
It is not a good idea to drink certain medicines after going through your workout session. Some people actually take ibuprofen and acetaminophen after exercising to relieve muscle pain. However, some experts say that these drugs can actually suppress muscle development, if you take them after working out, which is why it is best to avoid them.
