Workout Plans: How to Develop the Perfect Routine

By: Shain Rossi, Certified Personal Trainer

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If you’ve come to realize that you're eating and exercise habits are out of line, and it’s finally time for you to work on them, then all I can say is: It’s never too late!

Things can only look up from where you might currently find yourself. And that’s a good thing and you need to use it to your advantage. Here’s a rough outline of some simple steps you can follow to get yourself back on track. This process can be of immense help in designing your own workout and nutritional plans to achieve your health and fitness goals.

1. Assessment

First things first: it’s always best to get a check-up from your physician before beginning a new exercise and/or diet regimen. You can also enlist the help of a personal trainer or sports medicine clinic to assess your current fitness level and even measure your body fat percentage. A full understanding of your starting point and any particular challenges you face will help guide the development of your workout plans. Plus, charting your results vs. your starting statistics will provide you with an accurate barometer of your progress and additional motivation to succeed.

2. Goal Setting

Now it’s time to establish some targets for yourself. Setting an ambitious long-range goal is exciting and can give you a burst of initial motivation. But many experts recommend that you also set some shorter-term goals to help keep you on-track. Monthly milestones work well for most people, and can be adjusted as needed based in your progress.

3. Routine Design

Once you understand your starting point and establish realistic short- and long-term goals, designing your workout plan becomes a relatively straightforward task. Do you need to focus primarily on fat loss, cardio fitness, or strength training to achieve your goals? You can consult web sites, books, magazines, and other resources to plan your workout routine, or consult with a personal trainer to get help deciding what will work best for your needs.

4. Monitoring

After you put your workout plans into action, it’s important to monitor your results on an regular basis. Checking your progress about once per week should work well. Resist the temptation to take your measurements or weigh yourself too frequently. Minor fluctuations are normal and obsessing over them can actually de-motivate you.

Getting yourself in shape is indeed an uphill task, but mountains are meant to be climbed. Following a simple process like this one can help you develop workout plans that will support your health and fitness goals.

Are you interested in a custom workout plan to help you achieve your health and fitness goals? Contact San Pedro Personal Trainer Shain Rossi at Elite Triangle Fitness for a free consultation today.