We want to go to the gym regularly to maintain/improve our health and fitness. However, sometimes we feel tired because of busy job and house life. In this situation, what should we do? go as usual or go but do less, or not go at all? If we push too hard, we get rundown/too tired or sick.
Our body has fabulous feedback mechanisms: It is constantly telling us what it needs more or less of. Listening to our body is a great way to live a healthier lifestyle. Regular physical exercise, when done properly, will certainly improve our fitness. It will build our stamina and strength, and hence generally improves our ability to face the many challenges that life throws at us.
Sometimes we misinterpret "not in the mood for exercise" as tiredness; other times it may actually be a genuine tired feeling or other similar symptoms such as sudden unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, waking up feeling lethargic or irritability.
A good way to start is to evaluate how well you rested the night before, how well you have eaten on the day (in terms of nutrition), how many days in a row you have worked out, and how physically or mentally draining were the challenges you met that day.
If you feel genuinely tired, having a day or even a week off training could be the way to go. However, if you think it is just a mood issue, then it's better to give the workout a go. You may find you feel better for it.
There are several things you can do to fit in your fitness routine despite a rather hectic lifestyle.
Establish a regular sleeping pattern and a fixed amount of resting time. You can do this by working out the amount of sleep you feel is optimum for you, then set the time at which you would like to wake up and count backwards until you find the time for bed.
Try to keep to this new habit; although it may take a full 30 consecutive days to finally call it a habit, the actual process may only take one week to get used to.
Understand that going all out in every workout session is great, but that "all out" can change. Understand that what is "all out" when you are at your best may not be at the same level as all out at your regular pace.
It is also important to note that the number of occasions we actually go all out at a regular pace is far greater than the number of occasions we meet or improve our personal best.
Increase your intake of vegetables and fruit, and take a multivitamin regularly.
Vegetables are the main sources of vitamins, antioxidants, fiber and many natural and health-boosting substances. Fruit is rich in enzymes, bioflavonoids and antioxidants, which can provide added protection against stress and free radicals. A good multivitamin may just give you the nutritional buffer you need. Pick one that is high in stress-reducing B vitamins, as well as antioxidants such as Vitamin A, C, E, and Zinc.
Go easy on the caffeine and quit the cigarettes. Caffeine is generally found in beverages such as coffee and tea. While it is great for an instant pickup once in a while, too much of it may overstress your central nervous system and potentially cause overstimulation. If you smoke, it is always a great idea to quit it.
Hope you find success with these tips. Let me know how you go.
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