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]]> Setting a goal to get in shape is great. But, it’s important to remember that more doesn’t always mean better when it comes to exercise. When we exercise we stress different systems in our body, which causes fatigue but also leads to adaptations and improvement. That improvement only happens with a combination of recovery and repetition. We need to give the body enough time to recover and ‘adapt’, between sessions. This golden amount of time differs depending on the type of exercise you do. Here’s how often you should exercise when it comes to a few popular sports.

Endurance Exercise

When practicing endurance sports like running or biking it’s best to perform most of your workout at low intensity. That way the body uses oxygen more effectively, and the exercise gets easier over time. If you plan to add in a few higher intensity sessions, make sure there is a minimum of 48 hours between them.

Skill Based Sports

Many sports, such as tennis or martial arts, require a combination of physical and technical skills. While more research is needed on the topic, it’s generally thought that consistent practice improves performance in this type of sport. But note that when we do the same type of training repeatedly overuse injuries can happen. Try to balance intense days, easier days, and recovery days evenly.

Resistance Training

Generally, muscle strengthening exercises should be done on two or more days per week to improve muscle and bone health. Keep in mind, however, that lifting at your absolute maximum until you simply can’t go on—known as lifting to failure—doesn’t actually provide any additional benefits. Make sure you work on different muscle groups each session and listen to your body when it needs rest.

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]]> How to Clean Your Home Workout Equipment https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-clean-your-home-workout-equipment/ Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:44:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=18443 The pandemic made at-home workouts more popular than ever, and it seems like the habit is here to stay. Part of the fun of home exercise is that you don’t touch or smell stranger’s sweat. But to maintain that hygienic feeling, you shouldn’t neglect cleaning your own workout equipment. Here’s how often you should be […]

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]]> The pandemic made at-home workouts more popular than ever, and it seems like the habit is here to stay. Part of the fun of home exercise is that you don’t touch or smell stranger’s sweat. But to maintain that hygienic feeling, you shouldn’t neglect cleaning your own workout equipment. Here’s how often you should be doing it.

Yoga Mats

Wipe down your yoga mat briefly after every practice with a cleaning wipe or a spray cleaner and a microfiber cloth. Make sure the surface is completely dry before rolling up your mat. Once a month or so, give your mat a deeper clean, by placing it in a basin, submerge it in warm, soapy water and give it a good scrub.

Free and Standing Weights

The way to clean free or standing weights is very similar to a yoga mat—spritz them with cleaning spray and wipe them dry. If you share them with someone, it’s essential that you do so after every practice.

Cardio Machines

When cleaning machines like treadmills, bikes, or ellipticals, focus on high touch spots. particularly handles, screens and seats. It’s best to do it after every workout, but once a week will also suffice. Double-check the machine is unplugged before you clean it.

Resistance Bands

The easiest way to clean resistance bands is by submerging them in a bucket of warm, soapy water, scrubbing them, and letting them air dry. Do so once a week, or whenever you feel they could use that deep clean.

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]]> How Often Should You Work Out? https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-often-should-you-work-out/ Fri, 30 Aug 2019 06:37:49 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=2868 Have you been hitting the gym every single day, but haven’t noticed any results? Pushing yourself beyond the limits is not always the answer. So many men and women are still not sure how often they should work out. It all depends on what you’re striving to achieve. There is no right or wrong answer, […]

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]]> Have you been hitting the gym every single day, but haven’t noticed any results? Pushing yourself beyond the limits is not always the answer. So many men and women are still not sure how often they should work out. It all depends on what you’re striving to achieve. There is no right or wrong answer, just a general idea of what is healthy for you.

If You Want To Lose Weight

It doesn’t really matter what kind of workouts you do, as long as you remember to have two days off. Beginners should start with two to three workouts per week, while gym rats can go up to five times a week. Those two days of rest are very important for the body to recharge. Focus on cardio exercises, but combine them with weights and strength workouts as well.

If You Want To Gain Muscle

If you want to gain muscle you should work out several times per week as well, but focus more on strength exercises. That does not mean you should neglect cardio completely. Stick to two cardio sessions per week and three with weights.

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]]> Setting a goal to get in shape is great. But, it’s important to remember that more doesn’t always mean better when it comes to exercise. When we exercise we stress different systems in our body, which causes fatigue but also leads to adaptations and improvement. That improvement only happens with a combination of recovery and repetition. We need to give the body enough time to recover and ‘adapt’, between sessions. This golden amount of time differs depending on the type of exercise you do. Here’s how often you should exercise when it comes to a few popular sports.

Endurance Exercise

When practicing endurance sports like running or biking it’s best to perform most of your workout at low intensity. That way the body uses oxygen more effectively, and the exercise gets easier over time. If you plan to add in a few higher intensity sessions, make sure there is a minimum of 48 hours between them.

Skill Based Sports

Many sports, such as tennis or martial arts, require a combination of physical and technical skills. While more research is needed on the topic, it’s generally thought that consistent practice improves performance in this type of sport. But note that when we do the same type of training repeatedly overuse injuries can happen. Try to balance intense days, easier days, and recovery days evenly.

Resistance Training

Generally, muscle strengthening exercises should be done on two or more days per week to improve muscle and bone health. Keep in mind, however, that lifting at your absolute maximum until you simply can’t go on—known as lifting to failure—doesn’t actually provide any additional benefits. Make sure you work on different muscle groups each session and listen to your body when it needs rest.

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]]> How to Clean Your Home Workout Equipment https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-clean-your-home-workout-equipment/ Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:44:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=18443 The pandemic made at-home workouts more popular than ever, and it seems like the habit is here to stay. Part of the fun of home exercise is that you don’t touch or smell stranger’s sweat. But to maintain that hygienic feeling, you shouldn’t neglect cleaning your own workout equipment. Here’s how often you should be […]

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]]> The pandemic made at-home workouts more popular than ever, and it seems like the habit is here to stay. Part of the fun of home exercise is that you don’t touch or smell stranger’s sweat. But to maintain that hygienic feeling, you shouldn’t neglect cleaning your own workout equipment. Here’s how often you should be doing it.

Yoga Mats

Wipe down your yoga mat briefly after every practice with a cleaning wipe or a spray cleaner and a microfiber cloth. Make sure the surface is completely dry before rolling up your mat. Once a month or so, give your mat a deeper clean, by placing it in a basin, submerge it in warm, soapy water and give it a good scrub.

Free and Standing Weights

The way to clean free or standing weights is very similar to a yoga mat—spritz them with cleaning spray and wipe them dry. If you share them with someone, it’s essential that you do so after every practice.

Cardio Machines

When cleaning machines like treadmills, bikes, or ellipticals, focus on high touch spots. particularly handles, screens and seats. It’s best to do it after every workout, but once a week will also suffice. Double-check the machine is unplugged before you clean it.

Resistance Bands

The easiest way to clean resistance bands is by submerging them in a bucket of warm, soapy water, scrubbing them, and letting them air dry. Do so once a week, or whenever you feel they could use that deep clean.

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]]> How Often Should You Work Out? https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-often-should-you-work-out/ Fri, 30 Aug 2019 06:37:49 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=2868 Have you been hitting the gym every single day, but haven’t noticed any results? Pushing yourself beyond the limits is not always the answer. So many men and women are still not sure how often they should work out. It all depends on what you’re striving to achieve. There is no right or wrong answer, […]

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]]> Have you been hitting the gym every single day, but haven’t noticed any results? Pushing yourself beyond the limits is not always the answer. So many men and women are still not sure how often they should work out. It all depends on what you’re striving to achieve. There is no right or wrong answer, just a general idea of what is healthy for you.

If You Want To Lose Weight

It doesn’t really matter what kind of workouts you do, as long as you remember to have two days off. Beginners should start with two to three workouts per week, while gym rats can go up to five times a week. Those two days of rest are very important for the body to recharge. Focus on cardio exercises, but combine them with weights and strength workouts as well.

If You Want To Gain Muscle

If you want to gain muscle you should work out several times per week as well, but focus more on strength exercises. That does not mean you should neglect cardio completely. Stick to two cardio sessions per week and three with weights.

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