It is easy to overthink being active and living a healthy lifestyle.
Living health doesn’t consist of just stretching or just lifting weight. Instead, a healthy lifestyle consists of Strenght, Cardiovascular health, daily activity, and recovery/mobility work; you need them all.
I like to say be wary of the carpenter that only knows how to use a hammer.
If your coach says strength training is all you need to be healthy, or the yoga teacher says all you need is yoga. Be wary of them.
It would be best if you had some time for all of them to give yourself the best chance at living a life free from pain and restrictions.
Strength Training
Goal:
To increase strength in the muscle and coordination throughout the body. Allow you to handle the demands of everyday life better.
Days a Week:
2-4
Duration:
45-60 minutes
Cardio
Goal:
Increase lung capacity and decrease resting heart rate. Allowing you to do daily activities like walking upstairs or going for hikes and not leaving you out of breath.
Days a Week:
3-4
Duration:
15-60 minutes
Walking
Goal:
Increase overall daily activity, helping to increase blood flow and help to recover from workouts.
Days a Week:
Daily
Duration:
10+ minutes
Stretching/Mobility
Goal:
Stretching/Mobility helps prevent injuries and stiffness caused by lack of movement variability.
Days a Week:
Daily (can be done every day would at least do one mobility day for every decade old you are)
Duration:
10+ minutes
Your Fitness Sherpa,
