Tips MAIA: Apa Perlu Dilakukan Sebelum Memulakan Program Senaman

Memulakan sesuatu program senaman bukanlah perkara yang mudah bagi mereka yang tidak pernah melakukannya. Tambah-tambah lagi jika punya masalah berat badan. Namun sampai bila anda mahu berpeluk tubuh dan membiarkan tubuh anda menderita.

Oleh itu, di sini MAIA ingin kongsikan beberapa tips yang nampak remeh tetapi sebenarnya memainkan peranan yang penting supaya program senaman anda akan bertahan lama seterusnya menjadi rutin dan apa yang lebih penting lagi ialah mengelakkan kecederaan.

1- Timbang berat dan ukur ketinggian anda dan kira berapa BMI anda. Kalkulator BMI boleh dicari melalui google. Setelah anda tahu BMI anda, cari jenis senaman yang sesuai. Bagi yang berada pada tahap obesiti, elakkan terus melakukan senaman yang banyak melompat atau pergerakan yang pantas. Antara senaman yang sesuai ialah berjalan kaki dan senaman menggunakan 'exercise ball'. Bagi anda yang berada pada tahap overweight, pilihlah senaman yang menepati minat dan stamina anda. 

2- Jika anda memilih untuk melakukan senaman di dalam rumah, misalnya aerobik, pilates, zumba atau latihan bebanan berpandukan dvd...untuk permulaan tonton dahulu dvd tersebut dari awal senaman hingga akhir dan fahami arahan-arahan serta kaedah gerakan dilakukan. 

3- Pastikan ruang rumah anda cukup dan sesuai untuk aktiviti senaman. Jangan lakukan senaman di atas lantai yang beralas permaidani, ini bagi mengelakkan sebarang kecederaan di lutut dan buku lali.

4- Dapatkan peralatan dan kelengkapan yang sesuai untuk aktiviti senaman anda. 

Antara peralatan yang WAJIB ada ialah kasut sukan dan stokin.

Dalam gambar ni merupakan beberapa item yang saya guna untuk aktiviti kecergasan di rumah.

Kasut sukan

Stokin

Dumbell - 2lb beli kat Avon

            - satu lagi husband punye tapi saya bukakla layer besi tu tak pasang semua.

              (dumbell ada dijual di pasaraya besar macam carrefour)

Exercise mat- beli di Carrefour (saya perlukan exercise mat ni untuk buat push up dan abs)

By Mayo Clinic staff

Fitness programs: 5 steps to getting started

Are you thinking about starting a fitness program? Good for you! You're only five steps away from a healthier lifestyle.

Starting a fitness program may be one of the best things you can do for your health. Physical activity can reduce your risk of chronic disease, improve your balance and coordination, help you lose weight — even improve your sleep habits and self-esteem. And there's more good news. You can do it in just five steps.

Step 1: Assess your fitness level

You probably have some idea of how fit you are. But assessing and recording baseline fitness scores can give you benchmarks against which to measure your progress. To assess your aerobic and muscular fitness, flexibility and body composition, consider recording:

• Your pulse rate before and after you walk 1 mile (1.6 kilometers)
• How long it takes you to walk 1 mile (1.6 kilometers)
• How many push-ups you can do at a time
• How far you can reach forward while seated on the floor with your legs in front of you
• Your waist circumference as measured around your bare abdomen just above your hipbone
• Your body mass index

Step 2: Design your fitness program

It's easy to say that you'll exercise every day. But you'll need a plan. As you design your fitness program, keep these points in mind:

• Consider your fitness goals. Are you starting a fitness program to help lose weight? Or do you have another motivation, such as preparing for a marathon? Having clear goals can help you gauge your progress.
• Create a balanced routine. Most adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity — or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity — a week. Adults also need two or more days of strength training a week.
• Go at your own pace. If you're just beginning to exercise, start cautiously and progress slowly. If you have an injury or a medical condition, consult your doctor or a physical therapist for help designing a fitness program that gradually improves your range of motion, strength and endurance.
• Build activity into your daily routine. Finding time to exercise can be a challenge. To make it easier, schedule time to exercise as you would any other appointment. Plan to watch your favorite show while walking on the treadmill, or read while riding a stationary bike.
• Plan to include different activities. Different activities (cross-training) can keep exercise boredom at bay. Cross-training also reduces your chances of injuring or overusing one specific muscle or joint. Plan to alternate among activities that emphasize different parts of your body, such as walking, swimming and strength training.
• Allow time for recovery. Many people start exercising with frenzied zeal — working out too long or too intensely — and give up when their muscles and joints become sore or injured. Plan time between sessions for your body to rest and recover.
• Put it on paper. A written plan may encourage you to stay on track.

• Step 3: Assemble your equipment

  You'll probably start with athletic shoes. Be sure to pick shoes designed for the activity you have in mind.
  If you're planning to invest in exercise equipment, choose something that's practical, enjoyable and easy to use. You may want to try out certain types of equipment at a fitness center before investing in your own equipment. To stretch your exercise dollars, consider buying used equipment. Or get creative. Make your own weights by filling old socks with beans or pennies, or by partially filling a half-gallon milk jug with water or sand and securing the tops with duct tape.

  Step 4: Get started

  Now you're ready for action. As you begin your fitness program, keep these tips in mind:
  • Start slowly and build up gradually. Give yourself plenty of time to warm up and cool down with easy walking or gentle stretching. Then speed up to a pace you can continue for five to 10 minutes without getting overly tired. As your stamina improves, gradually increase the amount of time you exercise. Work your way up to 30 to 60 minutes of exercise most days of the week.
  • Break things up if you have to. You don't have to do all your exercise at one time. Shorter but more-frequent sessions have aerobic benefits, too. Fifteen minutes of exercise a couple of times a day may fit into your schedule better than a single 30-minute session.
  • Be creative. Maybe your workout routine includes various activities, such as walking, bicycling or rowing. But don't stop there. Take a weekend hike with your family or spend an evening ballroom dancing.
  • Listen to your body. If you feel pain, shortness of breath, dizziness or nausea, take a break. You may be pushing yourself too hard.
  • Be flexible. If you're not feeling good, give yourself permission to take a day or two off.

  Step 5: Monitor your progress

  Retake your personal fitness assessment six weeks after you start your program and then again every three to six months. You may notice that you need to increase the amount of time you exercise in order to continue improving. Or you may be pleasantly surprised to find that you're exercising just the right amount to meet your fitness goals.
  If you lose motivation, set new goals or try a new activity. Exercising with a friend or taking a class at a fitness center may help, too.
  Starting an exercise program is an important decision. But it doesn't have to be an overwhelming one. By planning carefully and pacing yourself, you can establish a healthy habit that lasts a lifetime.