So you’ve gotten into a consistent workout routine and starting to see great results.” First off congratulations on successfully taking the steps towards a healthier lifestyle, however if you are someone who is looking to maximize the benefits of your workout routine, making these adjustments to your diet and lifestyle can truly help you get the most out of your workout routine.
- High Intensity Workout
High intensity workouts should be an essential part of your workout routine. HIIT cuts down calories extremely fast in a very short amount of time. It boosts your metabolic rate and rapidly builds muscle. HIIT also has many health benefits, including reducing blood pressure, blood sugar and overall fat composition.
At our Boxing Gym in Toronto, we offer multiple training sessions and classes that allow you to easily incorporate HIIT into your workout routine. For instance, our boxing and kickboxing classes can allow you to easily incorporate HIIT into your routine, while also giving you a fun, social environment with like-minded people, and instructors who will guide you to get the most out of your workout.
- Having a Better Routine
No amount of exercise can show great results until your overall routine is improved. Not only is having a good diet important, but the times that you are eating can have a drastic impact on your metabolism. Late night snacking, skipping breakfast and going too long without eating are just some of the ways that you might be preventing yourself from reaching your maximum potential.
Along with that, hydration and a healthy sleep cycle are just as important to keep your energy up and to keep you motivated. A good sleep cycle not only allows for the metabolism to work optimally, but also helps to prevent some of those late-night cravings. You can have a conversation about how to improve your routine with one of instructors at One More Round Boxing and Kickboxing.
- Protein
HIIT workout programs, like the classes offered at our Boxing and Kickboxing gym in Toronto can help rapidly build muscle. However, to allow for this muscle build up (as well as a reduction of fat content) you may need to alter your diet.
Protein is an essential component for allowing your body to build muscle, and to see the best results, increasing your overall protein intake can be vital. Replacing carbs and fats with fibers and proteins will help you strengthen your body faster. Try to include a variety of different proteins other than just meat as well. And do not feel discouraged if you are someone who does not eat meat– there are plenty of vegetarian and vegan protein sources you can always turn to instead.
Of course, the key to any diet is moderation, and it is not to say that you can never have your favorite meals anymore; instead, it is more important to focus on building healthier habits.
- Cardio
Cardio and Aerobic fitness is an important component of working out. Whether it is going for a jog, swimming, cycling, or just getting in your daily steps, cardio is something that can be easily incorporated into anyone’s daily routine.
Not only can cardiovascular workouts help cut down on excess fat, and boost your metabolism, but they have countless other benefits. They allow your heart to rest, boost health, and can even lead to improved mental health. In particular, effects of depression and anxiety can be drastically improved through regular cardio.
The biggest plus is that it is easy to incorporate cardio into your daily routine. Oftentimes, the decision can be as simple as walking to get your groceries.
It is important to try to get the most out of your fitness routine. One More Round’s Toronto branch not only offers kickboxing, boxing and fitness classes, our experienced trainers can also help you tweak your routine for a healthier lifestyle!
