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How to Balance Your Workouts for Better Results

By Genevieve Cunningham

Working out is a very important part of healthy living. Exercise brings so many benefits into our lives -- probably more than we can count. Sometimes, it's all we can do to get outside and walk a little. And other times, we may be spending hours upon hours at the gym. Working out, for many people, tends to come in waves. While working out in this manner is certainly better than nothing, it's not necessarily the best approach. A better approach to exercise is to find balance. If you're looking to get in the best health of your life -- but still enjoy your life -- take a look at these tips for balancing your workouts in the future. 

Get Rest

For a lot of people, working out is the time they spend in the gym. The time they spend running or lifting or performing a very specific routine. But working out should also include plenty of rest. If you don't get adequate rest, your body will suffer from fatigue. And when the body is fatigued, it can't grow or change. It also becomes more susceptible to illness and injury. If you're trying to get fit, making sure that rest is part of the equation is especially important.

Alternate Tasks

Even if running is your favorite thing in the world, it will be better for your body if you alternate the tasks. Maybe today is a cardio day and tomorrow is a lifting day. Or maybe today is all about stamina and tomorrow is about balance. This keeps the body constantly guessing and changing. It also forces you -- in a good way -- to work on every aspect of your health instead of only the obvious things. Keep an alternating workout schedule if you want the most well-rounded body and health.

Be Sensible

Sometimes we get caught up in the appearance of working out. We set goals that are just not feasible for our bodies. Make sure that you're being logical and sensible about your abilities and time restraints. If you only have 30 minutes twice per week to spare, don't expect to be a bodybuilder in a month. If you don't want to do anything more strenuous than walking, don't expect to drop 50 pounds in a matter of a few months. To be clear, there's nothing wrong with working out twice per week or walking -- but be realistic about your goals and results so that you can feel the success as it happens.

A healthy workout routine is balanced. It's consistent. It's a game of persistence and patience. Use these tips to make sure your workouts are sensible and balanced, and you'll be closer to reaching your health and fitness goals in no time at all. 

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Santa Ana, Calif.

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