How to Increase Brain Power

If you are thinking about starting a workout, but are not sure about how to go about it, think no more. The following tips will ensure that you are on your way to a long-term relationship with sweat, endorphins, and good health!

• Start small

Rome was not built in a day. If you are a novice, the best way to get moving would be to start a walking routine. You should strive for at least 20 minutes in a day, 4-5 times a week. You can either walk outdoors, which is what I would do. But if bad weather or an unfriendly neighborhood keeps you indoors, you should try the power walk videos available on YouTube. is someone you want to walk with! I do her 4-mile and 5-mile power walks at least three times a week. They are very effective and help you burn calories, without the risk of injury. If you are really lazy, try using a pedometer. The idea is to walk 10,000 steps every day. If by the end of the day, you haven’t made the half way mark, it is time to do something drastic.

• Mix and match

The human body is a marvel like no other. Just when you start slipping into a comfortable walk routine, your brain sends signals to the rest of the body to expect what is coming. The same walks that worked effectively in the first two weeks don’t seem to work any more. The idea here is to keep the body guessing. So, if you do a power walk thrice a week, do something else on the other days. You can do some light weights, yoga, or some other form of exercise, like dancing!

• Don’t ditch the weights

It is a common misconception that you will start looking like Johnny Bravo if you lift weights. Ladies, this is a myth. To “beef up,” you need testosterone in ample quantities and the female body simply does not have it. In fact, you stand to gain (not weight) if you add a bit of weights to your fitness regimen. This is because lifting weights boosts your metabolism and turns your body into a fat burning machine, even after you finish working out. That said, there is absolutely no need to try lifting your 25-pound in the name of exercise. You just need to incorporate 2-pound or 5-pound dumbbells into your routine.

• Make time

Because you and I have agreed that we are going to be doing home workouts, the onus is on us to make time. The good thing is that you have no classes to run to or gym appointments to keep. The not-so-good thing is that you need to be motivated. The best way to go about making time would be to set aside two different slots every day for workouts. These can be 30-minute slots, one in the morning and one in the evening. I say two because, if you miss one, you have the other slot waiting for you! I prefer mornings, because you are fresh and ready to face the day. Also, a morning workout keeps you charged all through the day.

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