What Is Considered A Good Workout?

A good workout would include exercises to warm-up and stretch the muscles. All the major joints should be carried through their full range of movement repeatedly for a period of time sufficiently long for perspiration to begin. Muscular endurance exercises, calisthenics, such as sit-ups, leg lifts, push-ups, back lifts, and side leg raises follow the warm-up and are selected so that all the major muscle groups are called upon to perform work, using some part of the body as the resistance or load.

The workout should terminate with some form of walking, jogging, running, chair-steeping, or swimming. The period of time devoted to this last phase should be graded in intensity to suit the individual. The period of activity should gradually be increased in time and intensity. Some form of activity should be performed at least 3 times a week. A workout everyday is even better. Consistency and regularity are essential.

Exercise performed by the whole family achieved greater benefit and enjoyment. Involve your whole family into exercise, sports and games.