Be it your first visit to the gym studio or 100th time for a yoga session,
following basic fitness guidelines are useful to achieving your fitness goals.

Some of these may be obvious, but are often forgotten.
We’re here to keep your motivation going and heart pumping with these dos & don’ts!

1. DO – BOOK YOUR SESSION EARLY

With the ongoing safe management restrictions, limited number of people are allowed to attend classes or visit studios at any one time. Exercise smart by booking your gym sessions early to avoid disappointment and having to break your exercise momentum.

Most gyms offer the ease of booking through an app. One example is The Gym Pod whose app displays the availability of sessions for all its outlets, and offers the flexibility of booking and rescheduling anytime and anywhere.

Click HERE to find out more.

2. DON’T – OVER-PUSH YOUR LIMIT

Decline in performance and continual fatigue may be signs of over-pushing your limit. Instead, continue with consistent exercising, but reduce your exercise load. This will allow your body to recover for tougher sessions while still keeping your routine in check.

Everyone exercises at different pace and have different fitness goals. If you’re in a group session, focus on your own progress instead of trying to match the pace of others.

3. DO – BRING A WATER BOTTLE WITH YOU

Staying hydrated is in fact one of the top priority. When you exercise, your body loses body fluid through sweat. Replacing the fluids by drinking helps keep your body temperature from overheating, maintain performance level, and and prevent you from falling sick.

In fact, you should also stay hydrated before exercising as your core temperature will rise faster and your heart will have to pump faster than usual. A quick way to check the level of your hydration is through the colour of your urine. If your urine is towards dark yellowish colour, you should probably start drinking up!

4. DO – FIND AN EXERCISE YOU ENJOY

We cannot stress the importance of doing what you like to keep it going for a long time. Just because your buddy is seeing results doing a certain type of exercise, does not mean you should follow suit. There are plenty of other options to hit your fitness goals. Stay motivated by choosing one which you enjoy.

Prefers low impact workouts? Try yoga. Contrary to popular belief, yoga is much more than just stretches. Aerial yoga may be another option if you are seeking challenge. Check out classes offered by Hale Yoga HERE.

Want something more energetic? Take up spinning classes!
Not only do you get to soak up the energy of the group class, you will also not lose motivation with the upbeat music to keep you going.

Enjoy 1-for-1 spin session HERE.

5. DO – STAY HOME OR CONSULT A DOCTOR IF UNWELL

Never leave your house to exercise when feeling unwell. Being responsible and doing your part can protect everyone’s health from the ongoing pandemic and prevent germs from spreading.

Ensuring sufficient rest speeds up your recuperation which means the faster you can get back out there. That said, to stay healthy and safe when you’re sick, it is best to listen to your body and follow your doctor’s advice.

6. DON’T – FORGET YOUR DIET

Hunger often lead us astray turning to fast food, bubble tea or even desserts to satisfy our tummy. Unless you don’t mind your effort going down the drain, hold back those temptations. Look for food that are easily digested to speed up nutrient absorption after exercising. A few quick and easy meal preps examples are:

– Grilled chicken with roasted vegetables
– Tuna salad sandwich on wholemeal bread
– Yogurt with berries & granola
– Cottage cheese & fruits

Alternatively, you may also opt for a healthy bowl at The Assembly Ground.
Explore more options HERE.