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[fullwidth background_color=”” background_image=”” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding_top=”20″ padding_bottom=”20″ padding_left=”” padding_right=”” hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” menu_anchor=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_text]It has been scientifically proven that a lack of exercise in your lifestyle can drastically shorten your lifespan. It has also been researched that 45% of our population claims that they don’t put exercise high on their priorities due to a lack of time to fit it in to their hectic schedules!

So we want to help you out a bit by giving you tips on how you can make the most out of a cardio session. This can really make a huge difference to your over all energy levels and the way you exercise![/fusion_text][/fullwidth][fullwidth background_color=”” background_image=”” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding_top=”20″ padding_bottom=”20″ padding_left=”” padding_right=”” hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” menu_anchor=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_text]

1. Assess your stress levels –

First we need to find out what type of exercise would be best for you. So by rating your Physical, Emotional and Mental Stressors each individually on a scale of 1 – 10, 10 being high level of stress, we can identify what level of exercise is suitable for your needs a this time*

eg. Physical Stress = 5 + Emotional Stress = 8 + Mental Stress = 4

We can therefore presume that our overall average stress level is 5.6. So once you have determined your own levels of stress refer to our tips below to see what exercise/s you should use as your workout today!

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If your stress levels are high 8,9,10 then we suggest sticking to a calming exercise such as walking, focus breathing or perhaps yoga or pilates and mindfulness exercises. These types of exercises will help to prevent your body from over exertion and counter to high levels of stress that your body is under at the time of exercising. [/fusion_text][imageframe lightbox=”no” lightbox_image=”” style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” bordercolor=”” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”center” link=”” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” hide_on_mobile=”no” class=”” id=””] [/imageframe][separator style_type=”none” top_margin=”” bottom_margin=”20px” sep_color=”” border_size=”” icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center” class=”” id=””][fusion_text]

If you fall somewhere in the middle range 5,6,7 we would suggest going for a bike ride, even a run or hitting the gym for a moderate level class. These would all be suitable for your levels of stress today. [/fusion_text][imageframe lightbox=”no” lightbox_image=”” style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” bordercolor=”” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”center” link=”” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” hide_on_mobile=”no” class=”” id=””] [/imageframe][separator style_type=”none” top_margin=”” bottom_margin=”20px” sep_color=”” border_size=”” icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center” class=”” id=””][fusion_text]

A low level of stress 1 – 4 indicates that your body can handle a bit more intensity when it comes to your workout today. Attend a boxing class or do some weight training to take advantage of this and build up muscle strength. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is my favourite, highly recommended if you haven’t yet tried yet!

*Keep in mind that our stress levels change on a daily basis and are a reflection of what is going on in our lives, so ensure you perform this little exercise on a daily basis to help make the most out of every workout and to ensure variety and prevent boredom in your workouts. Your body will love you for listening to it in this way.[/fusion_text][/fullwidth][fullwidth background_color=”” background_image=”” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding_top=”20″ padding_bottom=”20″ padding_left=”” padding_right=”” hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” menu_anchor=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_text]2. After performing this exercise enough times, paying enough attention to your body and its stress indicators will become second nature. You will get an idea of what exercises impact your body positively and of course negatively. Don’t worry too much if you don’t get it right the first time. It certainly takes practice but you will get the hand of it soon enough!

Our challenge to you is to use this method of exercising for 1 month. Yep! 1 month/ 6 days a week. Resting one day a week. ‘Rest’ is considered as a day off from exercise. We understand that the idea of this much exercise can be daunting, but once you get into the rhythm of listening to your body correctly and you do step one, accurately and honestly, your body will be able to handle this amount of exercise, and more than that… Your stress levels should begin to balance out and you will notice a drastic improvement!

Remember: This is a really important step in your growth process, balance is long and steady as opposed to all over the place. So be patient with your progress and be proud of what you have achieved every day.

3. Be Focused, Stick to it! – Keep your end goal in mind and never give up! Just re adjust, re evaluate and change direction. This way you won’t freak out if you have a cheat meal, or skip a day because something came up. Don’t punish yourself. Just move on and let it go. There is always tomorrow![/fusion_text][/fullwidth]