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Elevate Your Fitness Journey: Tips for Every Level of Experience

Written by: LifePharm Inc

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Time to read 6 min

Your Fitness Journey

Embarking on a journey to improve fitness and incorporate regular exercise into our lives can be both empowering and daunting. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out on your fitness quest, understanding the importance of staying active and finding the right exercise routine for your fitness level is key to achieving long-term health and wellness goals. It's essential to recognize that exercise isn't just about building muscle or losing weight; it's about nurturing our bodies and minds, enhancing our quality of life, and cultivating a sense of well-being. Whether you prefer high-intensity workouts, gentle yoga sessions, or anything in between, finding activities that resonate with you is key to maintaining consistency and enjoying the journey.

Exploring workout tips and exercise routines designed to accommodate various fitness levels, from beginners to seasoned enthusiasts. Whether you're a newcomer seeking foundational advice or a seasoned veteran in search of fresh perspectives, there's boundless opportunity for growth and progress within your fitness journey. Regardless of where your fitness levels are, there's something for everyone.

Fitness Level: Beginner

 

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When venturing into the realm of fitness as a beginner, navigating the vast array of exercises and routines can feel overwhelming. The crucial first step is to recognize that embarking on this journey is a personal endeavor, and it's okay to start at your own pace, focusing on gradual progress rather than overwhelming yourself with unrealistic expectations. Pushing yourself too hard in the beginning can lead to injury, discomfort and eventually, discouragement. It's essential to approach your fitness journey with patience towards your body, allowing it the time it needs to adapt and strengthen. Take rest days as needed, as your body will need to recover at certain points too.

 

As a beginner, it's crucial to understand how your body responds to different exercises, identifying its strengths and weaknesses, and discovering the range of motion that feels comfortable and effective for you. This process of self-discovery lays the groundwork for developing a personalized fitness regimen that not only maximizes results but also minimizes the risk of injury and discomfort. According to Healthline, the common type of exercise is aerobic, strength, calisthenics, balance or stability, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), boot camps and flexibility.

WebMD states that, “If you're not active now, talk to your doctor before you start exercising if you're over 45 (men) or 55 (women). It's also a good idea to get a doctor's OK if you have a health problem or take regular medication.” Regardless of age, it is good practice to check with your doctor to see if your workout plan and goals will align well with your overall health.

According to WebMD, “You need the right clothes and shoes when you work out. It's not about looking good (although that can't hurt) -- it's about feeling comfortable.” Ensuring you wear the right type of materials is important, so it helps you work out, and not become a hinderance.

Healthline‘s tips for beginners are

  • staying hydrated

  • optimizing your nutrition

  • warming up

  • cooling down

  • listening to your body

Try to incorporate these practices for improved performance, reduced risk of injury, and overall better well-being.
In the initial stages of your fitness journey, aim to establish a new goal. This goal doesn’t have to be grandiose; alternatively, adopting smaller weekly targets is equally effective. The crucial aspect here is that you progress towards a goal and avoid overexertion. According to CNET, some of the best exercises for beginners include cardio, push-ups and squats.

Fitness Level: Intermediate

 

People working out on treadmills

 

For those who are no longer starting their fitness journey and have learned and improved on their workouts, these individuals fall under the intermediate level. This means you are comfortable with your workouts and need less guidance than before. You can increase the intensity of your workouts by adding in some resistance, increase your speed or try more challenging exercises than you did during the beginner phase.

According to VeryWell Fit, “This is a great time to try interval training once or twice a week, which will give you more bang for your workout buck.” They also state not to neglect strength training and that you can do cardio and weight training on the same days. Of course, it is important to not push yourself too much when you’re at the intermediate fitness level. Transitioning from the beginner phase to the intermediate level marks a pivotal stage in your fitness journey. While it's tempting to push your limits, it's equally crucial to avoid overexertion. This intermediate phase is where you build upon the foundation laid in the beginner stage, pushing beyond boundaries to foster growth and advancement. Balancing new challenges with caution is key to progressing safely and effectively towards your fitness goals.

According to VeryWell Fit, some of the exercises they have on their weekly split workout plan are cardio endurance workout, 30-minute treadmill interval workout and core training.

Fitness Level: Advanced

 

Man working out


Entering the realm of advanced fitness marks a profound stage of mastery and dedication, where the pursuit of peak performance may become your goal. This is the level where you have fine-tuned your nutrition strategy to fuel your advanced workouts, ensuring optimal performance and recovery. You may invest in personalized training programs tailored to your specific goals and areas of focus, optimizing every aspect of your fitness regimen.

 

According to Verywell Fit, at this stage you could

  • mix up your workouts to keep things interesting

  • You could make cardio workouts more intense

Furthermore, exploring advanced training methodologies and techniques can further stimulate adaptation and progress, propelling you towards unparalleled levels of fitness excellence.

 

According to VeryWell Fit, some of the exercises they have on their weekly split workout plan are HIIT tabata cardio workout, HIIT cardio and chest, shoulders, and triceps workout.

Important Note

Please remember that no matter which fitness level you are under, it is important to eat well, get plenty of sleep and stay hydrated during and after your workouts. Achieving great levels of fitness requires a comprehensive approach that encompasses not only proper training and strategic programming but also a commitment to overall well-being. By prioritizing both physical and mental health, you cultivate a sustainable foundation for long-term success and fulfillment in your fitness journey.

LifePharm Products To Help With Your Fitness Journey

Cellnergy Wellness Device

Cellnergy Wellness Device

While you are physically active, you may have days where you are sore or have joint pain after a workout. The Cellnergy Wellness Device’s advanced technology uses heat therapy to alleviate pain, reduce muscle tension, and promote relaxation. By delivering controlled heated airflow to targeted areas, our device enhances blood flow, encourages nutrient delivery to cells, and aids in the elimination of toxins. It emits terahertz waves that penetrate deep in the bone marrow and resonate at the same frequency as healthy cells. Use the Cellnergy Wellness Device when you are sore after a workout so you can be ready for another day.

Cellnergy Wellness Power Cream


Cellnergy Wellness Power Cream

When you're on your fitness journey, there may be days of muscle pain after an intense workout. Our Cellnergy Power Cream has ThermalWave Technology, a unique formula of all natural ingredients including a sensory agent and infrared energy to soothe achy joints and muscles, stimulate blood flow, and promote cellular activity and healing.

Additionally, it has a joint support formula which consists of hyaluronic acid, vitamin A, vitamin C, ceramides, glycolic and lactic acids, arnica, and hemp. These are added to support stem cell proliferation and boost the effects of the product.

EXTRIM SHAPE Bottle


EXTRIM SHAPE

If one of your fitness goals is to lose weight, try using our EXTRIM SHAPE supplement on your journey. Our formula contains powerful ingredients like the Block Blend, which are 3 nutrients that work together to “cancel out” carbs, reduce cravings for sugary foods, and maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Like many of our other products, EXTRIM SHAPE contains egg bioactive growth factors, which help replenish your body’s insulin-producing beta cells. Our Burn Blend combines 3 plant extracts shown to help reduce blood sugar levels, suppress your appetite and boost your metabolism. Finally, our Boost Blend, is a mix of plant extracts that can make you feel full, stay regular and eliminate energy-zapping toxins.

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