TOP 10 EXERCISES YOU SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTING INTO YOUR ROUTINE!

  • Cardiovascular Exercises
    • Running: Running is a great way to get your cardio in and to strengthen your respiratory system, it improves breathing and improves overall heart health.
    • Swimming: Swimming is a full-body workout that engages various muscle groups while being gentle on the joints. It’s fantastic for improving lung capacity and overall endurance.
  • Strength Training
    • Weight Lifting: This one is my personal favorite, I grew up in a powerlifting family, so this runs in my blood. Lifting weights or using resistance machines is essential for building and maintaining muscle mass. It also increases metabolism and helps with weight management! Make sure to check out UREC for our great lifting facility
    • Bodyweight Exercises: Push-ups, pull-ups, squats, and lunges are great bodyweight exercises that can be done without equipment, promoting functional strength and muscle endurance. This one is extremely convenient as all you need is your body!
  • Flexibility and Mobility
    • Yoga: Yoga combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to improve flexibility, balance, and reduce stress.
    • Pilates: Pilates focuses on core strength, flexibility, and overall body awareness. It’s especially effective for improving posture and preventing injuries. UREC also offers classes for pilates and yoga, so make sure to check that out and sign up for a class on their page!
  • High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
    • HIIT Workouts: HIIT workouts have become extremely popular as of late, HIIT involves short bursts of intense exercise followed by brief periods of rest. These workouts are highly efficient for improving cardiovascular fitness and building endurance. 
  • Balance and Stability
    • Balance Exercises: Balancing exercsises can improve proprioception and overall mobility.
    • Stability exercises: Exercises like planks, mountain holds, etc are designed to improve your balance and core strength. They can help prevent injuries, enhance athletic performance, and improve everyday functional movements. 
  • Functional Training
    • Functional Training Workouts: These exercises mimic real-life movements, improving daily activities’ ease and reducing the risk of injury. Examples include kettlebell swings, medicine ball throws, and sled pushes.
  • CrossFit
    • CrossFit: CrossFit is a high-intensity fitness program that combines elements of weightlifting, aerobic exercise, and functional training. It promotes strength, endurance, and agility all at once! 
  • Mind/Body Practices
    • Meditation: Meditation can reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and enhance emotional well-being. It’s a valuable addition to my fitness routine for overall health.
    • Breathing Exercises: Focused breathing exercises, such as deep diaphragmatic breathing, can help reduce anxiety, improve lung function, and enhance relaxation.
    • Recovery
    •  Stretching: Regular stretching helps improve flexibility and range of motion. It is extremely important to stretch as it is a gift to your muscles. Post workout and pre workout stretching is essential to improve recovery.