Our 7 tips for creating an effective and adapted sports routine
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Ready to boost your fitness routine? At Superset Nutrition, we know just how much of an impact the right routine can have on your ability to achieve your sporting goals.
In this article, we'll give you the best advice to help you create a sports routine that's just right for you. Get ready, it's going to be sporty!
1. The basis: You
Before embarking on the creation of your sports routine, take the time to really get to know yourself. Define what you like about sport, what you want it to bring you beyond aesthetics. Identifying a source of pleasure other than a desire to gain mass or lose weight, will enable you to be more disciplined, and to stick with it over the long term.
If you want to achieve the body of your dreams, there's more to it than just bodybuilding - think about it!
Tip: Take a photo of yourself, measure your body and record your performance at each session, so you can keep track of your results and stay motivated.
2. Have a clear and precise objective
It's no surprise, but it's important that you have a clear idea of your goals, so that they're specific, measurable and realistic.
My advice is to have a long-term objective that will define the final goal of your fitness routine. Then define short-term objectives such as a few weeks or months. For example, you could aim to run a half-marathon in 1 year's time, and then define short-term goals such as running X number of kilometers per week, and adding 1 kilometer every week.
Clear goals will give you something to aim for and motivate you to stay on track.
Coach's advice: "Be easy on yourself, your first goal will be to either get into a gym, or put on a pair of sneakers and go for a run. The idea is that you should enjoy going beyond your limits, not that it should put you off sport."
3. What kind of sport can I do every day?
Today, there are so many physical activities that you can choose the ones you like and that correspond to your goals. And if you don't know what you like, don't worry, try out lots of things. The aim is to make sport a pleasure.
First of all, find the activity that motivates you to move your body. This could include weight training, dance, yoga, swimming, running, and so on. Don't forget to take into account whether you want to do sport in a club, with the help of a sports coach or start at home or in the park, and then there's nothing to stop you from varying the pleasures and trying out several sports at once.
4. Here, sport is all about fun!
After several months, the routine can sometimes become monotonous, so don't hesitate to vary your activities to keep things interesting. Incorporate different types of exercise, such as weight training, cardio, yoga or swimming, to work different muscles and avoid boredom.
What's more, your goals may change over time, so stay open to readjusting them!
5. Optimize your schedule
To achieve your goals, you need to reorganize your schedule and prioritize your activities. The idea is to include 1 hour of sport 2 or 3 times a week, without taking time away from family get-togethers, or reducing your sleeping hours - that's even counter-productive.
Find a time slot in your day when you're most likely to train regularly and consistently. Whether it's in the morning before work, during your lunch break or in the evening, choose a time that suits you and stick to it as much as possible. Even if you're not always up for it or don't have the time, 30 minutes of exercise is a good start.
Determine the frequency and duration:
Plan how many times a week you want to exercise.
Include how long you can train.
Make sure you leave rest days to allow your body to recover.
If you're a beginner, start with 2-3 sessions a week and build up gradually.
Coach's advice: "Sometimes life has other plans for you and it can be difficult to follow your routine to the letter. Be flexible and adapt to the unexpected. If you miss a workout, don't get discouraged. The important thing is to get back on track!"
6. Essential: listen to your body
When you take up a regular sporting activity, it takes time for your body to recover from this new habit.
So you need to listen to your body to avoid injury and maximize your progress. If you feel fatigue or unusual pain, don't hesitate to slow down or take a day off.
Rest is just as important as training in enabling your body to recover and strengthen itself.
By following these steps, you'll be able to create a sports routine that's effective and adapted to your needs. Remember, the key to success is consistency and perseverance.
So, are you up for the challenge? At Superset Nutrition, we're here to support you every step of the way on your journey to a better version of yourself.
