Mix Things Up For Workout Success

Too much of a good thing isn't always good. Your body needs a well-rounded exercise program to stay in shape. The experts at Life Fitness recommended this varied routine for workout success at the gym:

Cardio.

Cardio increases your heart rate for a sustained period of time, which is a key part of being fit. But just like anything, your body gets used to it. Next time, you're at the gym try using the interval training program on the treadmill or cross-trainer for an extra boost of intensity.

Strength.

For first time strength trainers, adding weights to a workout routine can provide impressive results. But it takes regular updates to ensure your training routine keeps your muscle guessing. Circuit training is a great strength workout, as it follows a series of strength and cardio exercises that effectively work all the major muscle groups.

Flexibility.

Flexibility is another key component to a well-rounded program and the part that often gets overlooked. As you muscles get worked, they become tight, sore and sometimes this leads to overuse injury. One way to prevent this is by incorporating a good stretching routine. This will lengthen out those tight muscles and help stretch the connective tissue surrounding them.