Train Your Body

You may already know that going to the gym is important, but are you using your time effectively? Grace DeSimone, editor for the American College of Sports Medicine’s Resource Manual for Group Exercise Instructors and a fitness guru with over 30 years experience, says that for many gym-goers, “the number one thing is that they plan to get to the gym, and that’s it.” They may wander around, chat with friends, and perhaps sip on some free coffee. You look at the time, notice an hour passed, and go home. Build a Solid Plan for the GymThis is not an efficient way to utilize the gym, and aside from wasting your valuable time, doesn’t benefit you in any way. DeSimone argues that you should always have a solid plan before hitting the gym. Have an idea of how long you will be working out, and what you will be doing. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends at least three days of cardio, two days of strength training, and one day of flexibility training to maintain a good fitness level. If you know yo