How should I schedule my Be Mobile Program workouts each week?
Scheduling your weekly exercise is an important factor in forming healthy exercise habits. You are more likely to perform your workout if you have set a specific day and time to complete it.
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Scheduling Your Program Workouts: Guidelines for Success
While there are no strict rules for scheduling your Program Workouts, the key is to be specific with the day and time of your workouts and ensure you can tolerate your total weekly exercise load. Follow these principles to create a schedule that works for you:
- Space Out Strength Workouts:
Ideally, leave at least 48 hours between Strength Workouts to allow for adequate recovery, and try to space them out fairly evenly across the week. For example, if you're aiming to complete the minimum 2 strength workouts each week, you might do your first on Monday and the second on Thursday. If you wish to complete a third strength workout each week (great idea!) you can do so by repeating one of those workouts. In this case spacing your three strength workouts to Monday, Wednesday & Friday might be best.
- Adapt to Your Schedule:
If your lifestyle only allows back-to-back workout days due to a busy schedule, that’s perfectly fine. The priority is ensuring you are still recovering adequately within the week. Pay attention to how your body feels and adjust if needed.
- Plan Ahead:
Be specific about when you’ll complete each workout. Set aside dedicated times and record them in your Exercise Planner using the Program Checklist. Having a clear plan increases accountability and helps you stay consistent.
- Combining Strength and Cardio Workouts:
Yes, you can do a Strength Workout and a Cardio Workout on the same day. This approach is fine as long as you’re tolerating the total exercise volume for the day. Listen to your body and adjust intensity or rest as needed.
Remember, consistency and recovery are the cornerstones of a sustainable fitness journey. Listen to your body and adjust your schedule as needed to support your goals.