You’re sitting there, late at night, in all likelihood (if you’re anything like us), thinking about something to munch on, and then it pops on the TV screen. The answer. THE answer! One exercise machine designed to help you lose fat and gain muscle requires only a few minutes of work per day…HOT DOG! 

But wait…another commercial…this workout program is even cheaper and promises even FASTER results! Now you’re confused. Which one to buy?? And it happens…ANOTHER commercial comes on advertising a brand new workout, and it promises to help you reach your goals and even includes a few doctors in the mix touting why this program is the answer to all your fat loss woes. In the end, you sit there, munching on whatever snack you grabbed, completely confused about what to buy or do. Yep, that’s the world of fitness marketing, and you are not alone in your confusion. But rest assured; there is not just one product or one workout program that works for everyone. You need to figure out which program is right…for YOU.

First, not everyone is created equal…when it comes to body types. Some of us are short, tall, fat, and skinny; you get the picture. As such, it is not wise or safe for everyone to attempt many workouts and exercises. Even if you have the best of intentions, if you get hurt, then you are going to push your fitness goal back, sometimes WAY back. And if you begin an exercise program that is not at all suited for you or your body type, your lack of progress may lead you to quit the fitness journey altogether. So, how can you determine which workout is best for you?

Below are some guidelines to help you decide which workouts may be bad for you and which may be suitable depending on your body type, goals, or limitations.

Skinny
If you are skinny and underweight, then there are a few things to consider when choosing your workout program. One based heavily on cardio and fat loss may not be the way to go. Instead, you might focus on resistance training designed to build muscle mass. In addition, adopting an eating plan that includes extra calories and protein may be the way to go vs. intermittent fasting or caloric-restrictive diets.

Overweight
If you have quite a few pounds to lose, then there are some definite YES and NO to consider when choosing an exercise program. YES, focus on cardio and fat loss high-intensity program. Do not incorporate plyometrics (jumping-type movements) into your workout routine. YES, choose an eating plan that restricts calories and sugars…Don’t focus on weight training programs designed to build tons of muscle or diet programs geared toward gaining extra muscle and weight. 

Seasoned
For older folks or those with existing injuries or medical conditions-If you are older or have some injury or medical conditions, your focus should be on starting slow…moderation. Allowing your body to ease into exercise and increasing intensity only when you are ready. Yoga, moderate walking, and light resistance training should be the exercises you focus on, to begin with, and as you make progress, then and only then should you incorporate high-intensity workouts. 

While you may not fit EXACTLY into one of the categories above, hopefully, these tips will help guide what kind of exercise program may be right for you. The bottom line is to be safe and wise and, if possible, speak in depth with a trainer about your goals and what program may be right for you. This is why Fit Mix was developed. Fit Mix allows individuals access to various gyms and types of exercise programs. No matter what program is right for you…yoga, Crossfit, weight training, interval training, and Fit Mix has a facility that can offer it. So go ahead and explore, find what works best for YOU, and stay consistent, and you can reach your ultimate fitness goals!