General Training Tips

• Always warm up by walking for 3-5 minutes before your workout; end each training session with a 3-5 minute cool down, and don't forget to stretch!
   
• Be sure to rest from cardio for 1-2 days each week. Resting is just as important as training, because recovery will help you become more fit.
   
• Eat right. If you're not eating the right foods, you won't have enough fuel to complete a good workout. Learn what to eat before and after each workout to ensure you'll see results.
   
• Mix it up. Nothing causes fitness plateaus like monotony. Besides jogging 2-3 times per week, like this program recommends, find other ways to change up your cardio routine.
   
• Keep at it. If you don't continue to run regularly, you'll lose the endurance that took you weeks to build up. Run on a regular basis, aiming for 2-3 sessions each week to maintain your fitness level. Over time, try to increase your speed and distance.
• - By Jason Anderson and Nicole Nichols, Certified Fitness Professionals