Triple D Health and Fitness

When it comes to pushing our bodies we need to be fully committed. This commitment can sometimes become overwhelming and be problematic. Trying to push too much can have side effects like injuries, which could leave you on the sidelines. This is when the philosophy less is more comes into play, how can we build this mindset into your workout plan:

Heart Rate Monitor- Heart rate monitor can be a good tool to track your beats per minute(BPM). Your resting heart rate(RHR) can be the determining factor of how hard your workouts should be. A normal RHR is between 60-100 BPM, yes this is normal but in my opinion is still a little high. Healthy eating can a consistent workout routine can help you bring your RHR down. The other benefit of a heart rate monitor is it can track your BPM during a workout. This way you can keep your workouts in the right zone. A zone is determined your BPM, there’s 5 zones ranging from moderate to intense.

Extra Sleep- Sometimes even if you’re getting the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep your body may need more. This can be the case after a hard day of working out. It maybe a good idea to get some extra sleep the next day to help your body recover. I know some go-getters may toss this idea to the side, but will be smart to follow. This way you will avoid a sluggish workout later.

Light Exercise- Not every workout has to be to the death. Scheduling light days like a stretching or steady cardio session. These exercises will keep you moving but nothing too extreme. If your goal is to workout every day, this can be a great way to do so.

I’m no way telling you to stop the hard workouts. In fact you need those workouts to reach your fitness goals. But, a better plan is to realize sometimes less is more. So add these tools to your training and begin to reach a new fitness level.