To avoid soreness the day after a weight-lifting session, follow your lifting with 10-20 minutes of cardio followed by 10-15 minutes of stretching.

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If you work out regularly, you should replace your gym shoes every 3-4 months to prevent injuries.
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For each workout session, start with whichever activity (cardio or strength) that you want to maximize - the second activity will be always be compromised due to fatigue.
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Bored of your regular cardio routine? Try wearing ankle or wrist weights while doing your cario - you'll increase your resistance, burn more calories and challenge your muscles to work harder.
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To increase intensity and add variety to your workout, try training opposite muscle groups, such as your biceps & triceps and quads & hamstrings, back-to-back (known as supersetting).

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