Spring Training

Fitness Tips to Get Back in the Groove

It’s time to get out of those sweaters and long pants and slip into your spring wardrobe, but is your body ready to be revealed?! Before you plunge head first into a workout routine to get you back into shape after a winter of reduced activity, here are a few pointers to keep in mind:

1) Take it slow. Don’t expect to resume the same level of physical activity for the same duration as you left off before the long winter. Use a heart rate monitor or the perceived exertion scale to build up your stamina over several weeks.

2) Alternate rest days with harder activity days, and use interval training to build your stamina.

3) Make a plan and stick to it. The best way to build back up is to follow a training program (there are many training programs available on-line for all types of sports). Following a plan can be motivating and can also keep you from starting out too fast.

4) Drink lots of fluids. Water and fitness drinks can help replace the fluids your body needs to build strength and endurance as you work out.

5) Work out with a friend. Whether you are working out at home, meeting at the gym or taking a walk outside, scheduling your workout with others make you less likely to skip the workout and more likely to enjoy it!