Yes, that is a big title to live up to, The Best Exercise Routine in the World. But it is true. I have the universal answer and it may surprise you.
It doesn't matter what you do to work it, Just work it.
Are you thinking I am going to say walking? Or Running? How about weight lifting? Pilates? Yoga? Sweating to the Oldies maybe?
You are correct. It is different for each and every one of us, and the real answer is “The one that you do consistently that doesn’t negatively impact your health.” Ding ding ding!
You win the prize. And the prize today is a longer healthier life. The truth is that strength training and cardio vascular training are both very important, but unless you have consistency you are not getting the most out of your routine.
So pick something that you like that will continue to be a regular part of your life.
We all know that January is the busiest time for gyms. People make resolutions that “this will be the year” and you run out to join the gym and start out with enthusiasm and determination, and it lasts a few weeks most times because it becomes a chore. If the gym isn’t right next door it turns into a commuting issue. If they don’t have certain equipment, excuses kick in. But you can kick back by just finding an activity you like and doing it.
If you like swimming find a pool, lake or ocean and make it regularly part of the routine. For many folks a walk around the neighborhood can be a social activity with a group of friends. Friends with benefits, in this case the benefits being better cardio health and potentially weight loss and toning of your legs. Add a lightweight dumb bell and some arm action and maybe tighten up your arms as well.
Liking what you do and making it really routine is going to have long lasting benefits. Today Deb and I did a loop around our development as a brisk pace. That sort of thing is social, enjoyable and will pay off in the long run.
Do what you like and keep at it. That is the best exercise routine in the world for you.
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The best exercise routine for most people is walking. Some would prefer to walk going to work or school instead of taking a bus. This serves as their daily exercise as well. I agree with you when you said that liking what you do and making it really routine is going to have long lasting benefits. It may not be gym time or yoga time, but its something that you can commit doing at a regular routine basis with no pressure attached.