No matter how long we’ve been exercising or how on-track we feel, there is always room to improve when it comes to working out.

It’s also good to refresh your memory on things that you can do to improve your workout accountability and perform at your peak ability.

Here are some key things to do and remember when working out.

Drink, Drink, Drink

In addition to the fact that our bodies need an adequate amount of water (about 3 quarts minimum) each day to function properly, sweating increases water loss.

Be sure to drink before, during and after your workout. Carry a water bottle with you during your workout to encourage drinking, instead of having to stop at a water fountain repetitively. Continue reading →

If you’re the type of person that likes to hit the gym to exercise, there are several ways you can get a workout in without ever having to touch the free weights or exercise machines.

There are five components to physical fitness, two of which are flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. While two of the other three involve muscular strength and endurance, all are equally important.

In order to make sure you are achieving a balance of all five, it’s important to make sure you incorporate cardio and flexibility exercises.

Here is an example of a workout routine that combines both flexibility and cardiovascular exercises:

Flexibility

Note there are two types of stretches- dynamic and static: Continue reading →