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How Many Days a Week Should You Work Out?
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Creating and sticking to a workout schedule can be difficult when you don’t know where to start or how often you should work out. With so many different fitness variations, it can be overwhelming to just get started.
It is general knowledge that incorporating physical activity into your week is important because it helps:
At Healf, Move is one of our 4 Pillars of Health, and we believe that moving your body is part of the foundation of everyday healthy living. Below is a guide of our tips and tricks to help you develop your optimal weekly workout schedule.
We have identified two main general tips to consider when determining how many days a week you should work out.
Before you can decide what type of training you want to do and how often, the most important thing to consider is what your overall goal is. At Healf we recognize the importance of defining a goal, which is why on our website we’ve categorized our products by different Health Goals. These include Balance, Bones and Joints, Endurance, Flexibility, and Strength.
While people may share similar goals, everyone’s workout schedule will vary based on your fitness level, your body’s recovery time, and your current daily schedule.
To help you define your Health Goal, here are some questions to consider:
It is important to follow a structured plan for at least a month or two. Switching your routine often won’t produce effective results, and you want to avoid overtraining your body and muscle groups. Hannah Davis, a personal trainer, says that “the body builds on consistency and then gets stronger on consistency, so stick with it for a while.”
Keeping the two general tips in mind, we’ve organized our workout schedule tips based on your specific health goal.
Strength Training: 4-5 days
Cardio: 1-2 days
Rest: 1-2 days
Products we recommend:
Strength Training: 2-5 days
Cardio: 3 days
Rest: 1 day or more
Products we recommend:
Strength training: 2-5 days
Cardio: every day
Rest: listen to your body
Products we recommend:
Finding your weekly workout routine can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Once you’ve defined your health goal, the key is to remain consistent. Overall, you should find what feels good for you.
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