{"id":10778,"date":"2020-10-26T17:58:49","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T17:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=10778"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"why-is-it-important-to-ease-into-an-exercise-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-is-it-important-to-ease-into-an-exercise-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is It Important To Ease Into An Exercise Program: Expert&#8217;s Take On No-Rush Beginner Workouts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-is-it-important-to-ease-into-an-exercise-program\/#How_To_Start_Exercising\" >How To Start Exercising?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-is-it-important-to-ease-into-an-exercise-program\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-is-it-important-to-ease-into-an-exercise-program\/#Easing_Yourself_Into_A_Workout_Program\" >Easing Yourself Into A Workout Program<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-is-it-important-to-ease-into-an-exercise-program\/#Easing_Yourself_Into_A_Workout_Program_How_To_Do_It_Right\" >Easing Yourself Into A Workout Program: How To Do It Right?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-is-it-important-to-ease-into-an-exercise-program\/#Ways_To_Ease_Yourself_Into_An_Exercise_Program\" >Ways To Ease Yourself Into An Exercise Program<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-is-it-important-to-ease-into-an-exercise-program\/#Consult_An_Expert\" >Consult An Expert<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-is-it-important-to-ease-into-an-exercise-program\/#Why_Are_You_Working_Out\" >Why Are You Working Out?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-is-it-important-to-ease-into-an-exercise-program\/#Train_With_A_Personal_Trainer\" >Train With A Personal Trainer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-is-it-important-to-ease-into-an-exercise-program\/#Assess_How_Fit_You_Are\" >Assess  How Fit You Are<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-is-it-important-to-ease-into-an-exercise-program\/#Create_A_Workout_Plan_That_Works_For_You\" >Create A Workout Plan That Works For You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-is-it-important-to-ease-into-an-exercise-program\/#Drink_A_Lot_Of_Water\" >Drink  A Lot Of Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-is-it-important-to-ease-into-an-exercise-program\/#Warming_Up_And_Cooling_Down\" >Warming Up And Cooling Down<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-is-it-important-to-ease-into-an-exercise-program\/#Do_What_Your_Body_Tells_You\" >Do What Your Body Tells You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-is-it-important-to-ease-into-an-exercise-program\/#Stick_To_The_Basics\" >Stick To The Basics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-is-it-important-to-ease-into-an-exercise-program\/#Increase_The_Intensity_Of_Your_Workout_Once_You_Feel_Like_You_Are_Ready_To\" >Increase The Intensity Of Your Workout Once You Feel Like You Are Ready To<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-is-it-important-to-ease-into-an-exercise-program\/#Buy_Some_Working_Out_Equipment\" >Buy Some Working Out Equipment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-is-it-important-to-ease-into-an-exercise-program\/#Benefits_Of_Exercises\" >Benefits Of Exercises<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-is-it-important-to-ease-into-an-exercise-program\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-is-it-important-to-ease-into-an-exercise-program\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Start_Exercising\"><\/span>How To Start Exercising?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercising should be one of the top things on your list of things you need to do to stay healthy. Working out comes with so many benefits that people choose to do it without even being told by a doctor. If you wake up early enough, and go to a park area, you will definitely see people getting a few steps in. There are so many different exercises one can do. Where a problem often arises is when people are new to workouts, as they often have the tendency to rush into their new exercises and this is what may cause <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/oblique-stretches\/\">injuries<\/a>. Hence, it is important to pose the question: Why is it important to ease into an exercise program?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Why_Is_It_Important_To_Ease_Into_An_Exercise_Program\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Why_Is_It_Important_To_Ease_Into_An_Exercise_Program\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easing into an exercise program is very important. Your body is not a machine and there is no way you can wake up one day and say you will run the 42 kilometer marathon without having done prior preparations and successfully do it without injury. You need to take care of your body even when working out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easing_Yourself_Into_A_Workout_Program\"><\/span><b>Easing Yourself Into A Workout Program<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many reasons as to why it is important to ease yourself into an <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-exercises-per-muscle-group\/\">exercise program<\/a>. A good reason could be you are recovering from an injury. Another reason could be you are new to exercising. Another reason could be you are coming back to exercising after taking a break from working out. These are all good reasons to take things slow when it comes to exercising.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There really is no need to rush into a workout plan. This is how most injuries are caused. When you try to do too much too fast, you can end up overusing your muscles. This results in injuries because your body hadn\u2019t gotten used to such an intensity of movements. Believe me, the last thing you want to get is an injury. Apart from injuries being painful, they make it hard for you to carry out your daily activities and could result in you staying away from the gym for sometime. This affects all the progress you had made in regards to your weight, building muscles and keeping fit. This means you might have to start over once you are back to feeling well.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/90-day-weight-loss\/\">90 Day Weight Loss: Is it a Solid Way to Ease Yourself Back into Shape?<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Why_Is_It_Important_To_Ease_Into_An_Exercise_Program\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/10-2.jpg\" alt=\"why is it important to ease into an exercise program\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easing_Yourself_Into_A_Workout_Program_How_To_Do_It_Right\"><\/span><b>Easing Yourself Into A Workout Program: <\/b>How To Do It Right?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we talk about easing yourself into an exercise, we are not just talking about taking things slow. There are so many things associated with easing yourself into an exercise. Easing yourself into an exercise program means you need to be careful on the type of exercises you choose (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydr.com.au\/sports-fitness\/exercise-easing-into-it\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Choosing very hard exercises and doing them slowly is not a way of easing yourself into a workout routine. You also need to be cautious on how long you do the exercises you\u2019ve chosen (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydr.com.au\/sports-fitness\/exercise-easing-into-it\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Do the exercises for too long and you might risk getting an injury. Another way of easing yourself into an exercise routine is by knowing the correct way to perform your exercises. Using the wrong form or position for an exercise might result in an injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easing yourself into a workout session does not simply mean to take things very slowly. There\u2019s no reason for you to still be doing 10 minutes of cardio after being 6 months into your workout plan. The best plan for you is to make small progressive improvements. You can start by adding the time required for doing certain exercises, you can make an exercise a little bit harder as time goes by or you can look for different variations of the exercise. You can also start incorporating hard exercises into your routine as you get used to working out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rate at which you ease yourself into a workout program should not be so intense that you injure yourself, neither should it be so slow that there is no progress. The key is to find a balance between these two extremes.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Why_Is_It_Important_To_Ease_Into_An_Exercise_Program\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4921.png\" alt=\"why is it important to ease into an exercise program\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_To_Ease_Yourself_Into_An_Exercise_Program\"><\/span><b>Ways To Ease Yourself Into An Exercise Program<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, since you know it is important to ease yourself into a workout, here are several things you can do to ease yourself into a workout:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consult_An_Expert\"><\/span><b>Consult An Expert<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you start out any workout program, it is important to consult a doctor or any other expert in that field (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetothefullest.abbott\/en\/articles\/6-tips-for-easing-back-into-daily-exercise-the-right-way.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This helps determine if the exercise routine is okay for you. It is important to do so if you are recovering from an injury, as the expert will advise on whether it is too early to go back to working out or not. It is also important to do so when you are new to working out. The expert will give you some pointers on the best way to exercise without injuring yourself and get the most out of the exercise. If you have any health conditions, you should also make sure to consult an expert. They will give you the best advice on how to workout with the health condition you have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to cinch your waist, tone up your bat wings, blast away the muffin top \u2013 our fitness app was created to cater to all your needs! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Why_Is_It_Important_To_Ease_Into_An_Exercise_Program\">BetterMe won\u2019t give excess weight a chance<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Are_You_Working_Out\"><\/span><b>Why Are You Working Out?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you can get any further, you need to know the reason as to why you are working out. Is it to lose weight? Is it to keep fit? Is it to gain muscles and strength? Knowing the reason you are working out helps to keep you motivated, especially during the first few days when it is so easy to quit (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/steps-to-take-start-working-out-for-first-time\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When you want to give up, you just need to remember why you are doing it and you will get motivated again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another reason as to why you should know why you are working out is because this helps you to know which exercises to add to your exercise plan. The exercises needed to build muscles are not the same exercises needed to lose weight, even though some exercises might overlap. Any exercise routine should be well-rounded and include cardio, strength training, and stretching, but your personal goals may determine which types of exercise you do more often. If you want to lose weight, more cardio is the way to go. If you want to gain strength, more strength training exercises is the way to go.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Why_Is_It_Important_To_Ease_Into_An_Exercise_Program\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4848.png\" alt=\"why is it important to ease into an exercise program\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Train_With_A_Personal_Trainer\"><\/span><b>Train With A Personal Trainer<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is quite costly. If you can afford a personal trainer, then you should definitely hire one for yourself. Working out with a personal trainer is quite helpful. Trainers know the best exercises for beginners, they also know the best exercises to perform if you are recovering from an injury and so on. Working out with a trainer means you have someone to guide you along the safest path when it comes to working out. If hiring a trainer all the time is too expensive, you can hire one for a few sessions. You can hire one until you know what you are doing. Once you are comfortable doing the exercises alone, you can now start exercising on your own.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assess_How_Fit_You_Are\"><\/span><b>Assess <\/b> <b>How Fit You Are<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are new to working out, you need to know how fit you are (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/fitness\/art-20048269\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Everyone has a rough idea about how fit they are. Knowing how fit you are helps you design a workout program that you can handle. Knowing how fit you are also means measuring and recording your baseline fitness scores. This includes things like measuring your aerobic fitness, your flexibility, your body composition and so on. These initial measurements help you to track progress and know if your workout plan is really working. It is recommended for one to go to an expert to get their baselines measured for more accurate measurements.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Why_Is_It_Important_To_Ease_Into_An_Exercise_Program\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-5.jpg\" alt=\"why is it important to ease into an exercise program\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_A_Workout_Plan_That_Works_For_You\"><\/span><b>Create A Workout Plan That Works For You<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can do this by yourself or with the help of an expert. When it comes to creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-workout-plan-for-men\/\">workout plan<\/a>, you need to create a workout plan that is sustainable yet effective. This is to say your exercise program should be designed so it can be maintained for a long period of time and should also be able to help you attain your weight goals. There are a number of things you can look at when creating your workout plan. One thing to look at is your fitness goals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/fitness\/art-20048269\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you know your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodyweight-vs-weights\/\">fitness goals<\/a>, you can search for the best exercises to add to your plan to help you attain those goals. You should also consider your routine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/fitness\/art-20048269\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This helps set your workout time. A person can choose to either workout in the morning, in the afternoon or in the evening. In selecting the proper time, one should take into account your other regular activities. In this way you will be more consistent week on week with gradual and safe improvements in your exercises<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Yet another thing you should be cautious about when making your workout plan is to ensure you have a balance within your exercise program (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydr.com.au\/sports-fitness\/exercise-easing-into-it\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This means you need to include all the different types of exercises. Make sure your exercise routine has the correct time and target in cardio, strength training, calisthenics and so on.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Why_Is_It_Important_To_Ease_Into_An_Exercise_Program\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7.jpg\" alt=\"why is it important to ease into an exercise program\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drink_A_Lot_Of_Water\"><\/span><b>Drink <\/b> <b>A Lot Of Water<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those new to an exercise routine, your body is not used to being active. Working out means you are going to sweat and lose a lot of water. You need to make sure you drink at least 3 liters of water every day (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/life-style\/gyms-reopen-england-uk-coronavirus-social-distancing-workout-plan-a9630686.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If you can drink more, even better. Try to drink an additional liter of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-rules-to-help-you-start-an-effective-30-day-water-challenge\/\">water<\/a> for every hour you spend exercising. Water helps replenish the fluid you lose as sweat and helps keep you from pain and troubles related to dehydration.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warming_Up_And_Cooling_Down\"><\/span><b>Warming Up And Cooling Down<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warming up and cooling down are effective ways to prevent injuries (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydr.com.au\/sports-fitness\/exercise-easing-into-it\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You warm up before exercising and you cool down after exercising. Warming up helps prevent injuries by loosening your joints and by also improving the flow of blood from your muscles. This usually reduces the chances of the muscles tearing or twisting in a dangerous way while you workout. In a simple way this shows how warming up before an exercise is important. There are so many things you can do to warm up. You can walk several minutes, you can stretch your major parts to warm up and so on and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooling down helps return your heart rate to its normal rate. It also helps prevent soreness and injuries that may come from the exercises you are from doing. You can cool down by stretching slowly, jogging lightly, walking etc.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Why_Is_It_Important_To_Ease_Into_An_Exercise_Program\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-3892.png\" alt=\"why is it important to ease into an exercise program\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_What_Your_Body_Tells_You\"><\/span><b>Do What Your Body Tells You<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are working out your body, so it is important to listen to it. Your body will tell you if the workout is going well by either gradually becoming more toned if you are doing strength exercises or by slimming down if you are working out to lose weight. The same keen way you use to listen to your body when things are going as you want them to, is the same way you should be keen to listen to it when it is complaining about a workout (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/healthy-living\/how-to-start-exercising-and-stick-to-it.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Are you feeling pain? Do you feel discomfort? Are you tired? This is your body\u2019s way of telling you the exercise is not right or it is too intense and you should immediately stop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe is your fast-track ticket to a long-lasting weight loss! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Why_Is_It_Important_To_Ease_Into_An_Exercise_Program\">Tailor your fitness journey and maximize your results<\/a> with just a couple of swipes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stick_To_The_Basics\"><\/span><b>Stick To The Basics<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are new to working out or you are just recovering from an injury, you should keep it simple (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/pictures\/ways-ease-into-fitness-routine-not-physically-active\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The problem with some people is that they try to run before they can crawl, and that is not how it should be. There is no shame in starting small. Start small. Start with exercises you can handle. Do not go for complex variations of different exercises, but go for the simple basic exercises. First work on your fitness and on getting used to working out. When you are fit and used to working out, you can progress to more challenging exercises.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Why_Is_It_Important_To_Ease_Into_An_Exercise_Program\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3884.png\" alt=\"exercise program\" width=\"1152\" height=\"648\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increase_The_Intensity_Of_Your_Workout_Once_You_Feel_Like_You_Are_Ready_To\"><\/span>Increase The Intensity Of Your Workout Once You Feel Like You Are Ready To<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to know the different intensities of working out and their various characteristics. There are four different intensities. They are (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/heart-health\/easing-into-exercise\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light intensity &#8211; Experienced when you put a light (little) effort into a workout. You can breathe easily while working out lightly. You are able to sing while working out at this intensity. <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light to moderate intensity &#8211; Experienced when you put some effort into a <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workout. Here your breathing becomes more evident. You are able to talk in full sentences, while working out at this intensity.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate intensity &#8211; Experienced when you put moderate effort into your <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workout. Here your breathing becomes harder. You are able to talk in full sentences but you need to take more breaths per minute.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate to vigorous intensity &#8211; Experienced when you are putting hard effort into your workout. Here you are slightly breathless. You are able to talk in phrases while working out at this intensity. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should start with light intensity workouts as you move your way slowly to the vigorous intensity workouts (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beaumont.org\/health-wellness\/blogs\/ease-into-your-exercise-routine-this-spring\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When it comes to increasing the intensity of your workouts, make sure you increase progressively.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buy_Some_Working_Out_Equipment\"><\/span><b>Buy Some Working Out Equipment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This does not mean you go out and buy all the equipment you usually see in the gym. Buy simple work-out equipment, the kind that can help make your workout sessions easier but effective (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/steps-to-take-start-working-out-for-first-time\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). For example, you could buy a resistance band, a pair of dumbbells and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those are some of the ways in which you can ease yourself into a workout session.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-equipment\/\">Weight Loss Equipment That Fitness Gurus Can\u2019t Live Without<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Why_Is_It_Important_To_Ease_Into_An_Exercise_Program\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8-3.jpg\" alt=\"exercise program\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_Exercises\"><\/span><b>Benefits Of Exercises<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People usually ease themselves into an exercise program so that they can enjoy the benefits of working out. What are some of the benefits of working out ?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercises tend to make people happier. This is because working out makes the <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">body release feel good hormones that make you feel good and happy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/guides\/smarterliving\/how-to-start-exercising\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercises help people lose weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/guides\/smarterliving\/how-to-start-exercising\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). People know the key to losing weight is adopting a weight-loss diet and exercising.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercising helps build muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/guides\/smarterliving\/how-to-start-exercising\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Strength training exercises help tone your muscles and build your strength. <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercising prevents certain diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/exercise\/art-20048389\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Exercising and keeping active are <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">practices known to prevent cardiovascular conditions. Weight-bearing exercise helps maintain bone density as we age. Exercise also helps prevent diseases <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">associated with obesity by helping you lose weight.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercising helps improve your brain function and helps keep you alert (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/exercise\/art-20048389\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercising helps promote better sleep (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/exercise\/art-20048389\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Exercising can help you sleep better and for longer. Exercising makes you tired, and this makes it easier for you to fall asleep.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those are some of the benefits of exercising.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Why_Is_It_Important_To_Ease_Into_An_Exercise_Program\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Create Happines now\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xLxjdQ4DYdg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any medical conditions. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/pictures\/ways-ease-into-fitness-routine-not-physically-active\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 Ways to Ease Into a Fitness Routine if You\u2019re Not Active<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, everydayhealth.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beaumont.org\/health-wellness\/blogs\/ease-into-your-exercise-routine-this-spring\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ease Into Your Exercise Routine This Spring<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., beaumont.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/heart-health\/easing-into-exercise\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easing into exercise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., health.harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/exercise\/art-20048389\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019,\u00a0 mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydr.com.au\/sports-fitness\/exercise-easing-into-it\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise: easing into it<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, mydr.com.au)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/fitness\/art-20048269\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fitness program: 5 steps to get started<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/life-style\/gyms-reopen-england-uk-coronavirus-social-distancing-workout-plan-a9630686.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HOW TO EASE YOURSELF BACK INTO EXERCISING AT THE GYM, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., independent.co.uk)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/healthy-living\/how-to-start-exercising-and-stick-to-it.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Start Exercising and Stick to It<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, helpguide.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/guides\/smarterliving\/how-to-start-exercising\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Start Working Out <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(n.d., nytimes.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/steps-to-take-start-working-out-for-first-time\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Start Working Out If You\u2019ve Never Exercised Before <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2020, self.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetothefullest.abbott\/en\/articles\/6-tips-for-easing-back-into-daily-exercise-the-right-way.html\">SAFELY EASING BACK INTO FITNESS<\/a> (n.d., lifetothefullest.abbott)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How To Start Exercising? Exercising should be one of the top things on your list of things you need to do to stay healthy. Working out comes with so many benefits that people choose to do it without even being told by a doctor. 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