The best time to work out is whenever you can fit it in! Have a look at your schedule and figure out what time of day is best for you.
Again, this depends on what works for your lifestyle. For adults, the World Health Organisation recommends at least 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity, or at least 75-150 minutes each week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity.
A simple warm-up can be five minutes of cardio or some dynamic stretching of the muscles you are about to use. Each workout in the Sweat app comes with optional warm-ups you can follow.
Resistance training is how you increase your muscle mass, strength and overall health, but how you do it is up to you! Many women enjoy weight training with gym machines or free weights such as dumbbells, kettlebells or a barbell, while others prefer bodyweight workouts.
This comes down to your goals, lifestyle and current fitness level. For those who are new or returning to exercise, aiming for two to three workouts each week is a great place to start to build your fitness while giving your body time to recover.
If you’re new to regular exercise, it’s common to wake up feeling sore. If you hear people talking about DOMS, this is what they are referring to - delayed onset muscle soreness.
It’s important to include rest days to allow your body to recover and adapt. An easy way to structure your week is to alternate between strength training and cardio, with a rest day once or twice a week depending on your fitness level.
Maybe you were feeling excited to start your new routine, but now that feeling has worn off after a few weeks. That’s normal and you’re not alone. Your fitness journey will have highs and lows, and some days it will feel much harder to get moving.