Tips for High Intensity Workouts, Loredana Petrucci, Psy.D.

You have been engaging in a multitude of activities these past weeks! Congratulations! Many of you are also adding in workouts on your own to supplement personal training and group fitness. Here are some tips for maximizing your workouts and achieving results!

Choose a cardio exercise that you enjoy! Enjoy the elliptical? Add in hills and interval training for more of a challenge! Plan a 30 minute cardio burst: move at maximum speed for 30 seconds, moderate pace for 1 minute, and repeat throughout the 30 minutes.

Add in strength training at least 3 to 4 times per week. Practice good form, and aim to do exercises incorporating your whole body. For instance, combine lunges with curls to engage multiple body parts.

Replenish with plenty of water before, throughout and after your workout for maximum effectiveness.