Warning To Resolution Exercisers

If you just started exercising at the beginning of January...Congratulations and I hope you are still going strong. Don't let the angry mob of "regulars" at the gym, that now scowl when they have to wait 5 minutes on a treadmill, discourage you. They have to remember they had to start as a "newbie" at some point as well.

If you have already started slacking, get back to work! Today!!!

Here is my warning: 


If you are new to exercise or just getting back into the swing of things, you may have been working out like a maniac the last 20 days in order to quickly make up for the 10, 20 or 30 years neglecting yourself. We all want a quick fix, right? IT IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN! And, chances are you could be setting yourself up for repetitive or over stress injuries. If you get injured it is going to further delay your return to better health and it will take you even longer to get into those "skinny jeans."

Your body needs to to recover from strength training, repetitive pounding on the road or treadmill or whatever activity your are doing. It is important to have a rest day and to do varying activities for fun and fitness.

I personally like to add in some yoga sessions during the week to offset the more high intensity exercise on the other days. In addition to classic yoga, modified yoga that combines more movement with the classic poses is a great way gives the joints a break without taking the day off completely. Here are two of my favorites:


Yoga For The Warrior has two workouts. There is a 60 minute yoga session that Bob has modified to still get the sweat rolling. There is also a 15 minute yoga abs workout. I don't know if I would call that one yoga, but it is a great ab workout, especially when you are short on time. In both workouts, modified or beginner versions are seen along with more advanced movements.





Jillian Michaels' Yoga Meltdown has two 35 minute modified yoga sessions. Start with level 1 and work your way up to level 2. I like these when I don't have a full hour to do Yoga For The Warrior. This one also has a bit more dynamic movement. Like Bob Harper's video, beginner and advanced options are given. These come in handy for those of us that are less flexible.



These are 2 great options for low impact workouts at home. Now get off the computer and go do some exercise!!!

If you have done these workouts or you have favorites of your own, please share by commenting below.