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[REVEALED] When most Americans like to hit the Gym

December 12, 2022 No Comments

The most popular time to work out in each state of United States of America (USA) is 6:00pm. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the most popular days across the country for Americans to work out.

Nebraskans prefer a morning workout. Most Americans do not get enough physical activity because they do not have enough time to go to the gym.

Fitness experts FitnessVolt.com have analyzed Google search data for each state in the USA to reveal the most popular times that people workout. The analysis shows that overall, the busiest time in an American gym is 6pm on Tuesday.

According to the data, Tuesday is the most popular day to work out at the gym, with 20 states deciding it is the best time to hit the treadmill. Mid-week is a popular time, with 16 states choosing to work out on Wednesdays. The most popular time of day is after work, with the majority of states heading to the gym between 5:00pm and 6:00pm. The start of the week is less popular, with only 11 states working out on Mondays.

Only three states chose the end of the week as their preferred work out day, with Nebraska standing out as the only state where people prefer to go to the gym before lunch. On average, people spend up to an hour working out each time they visit the gym, which is enough to meet the guidelines set by the CDC in 2018, if they go regularly.

The recommendations say that adults should get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise.

Black woman riding stationary bike at the gym.

A spokesperson for FitnessVolt.com had this to say:

“Finding a routine that works for you and fits around your schedule is the first step to a healthy lifestyle. Heading to the gym after work helps to regulate the stresses of the day. With this data, we could see more people choosing quieter times to go the gym helping more adults to meet the CDC guidelines and exceeding the 2020 total of 24%.”

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Fitness experts reveal five crucial tips to prepare for working out after a Christmas break

December 8, 2022 No Comments

Getting back into your routine in the new year can be quite the challenge, specifically when it comes to working out. Research shows that December is the quietest calendar month at the gym, so it is vital to start the preparation early.

Reveal Five Tips to Get Back into Fitness After a Christmas Break

Experts at Fitness Volt have highlighted five tips to ease yourself back into a workout routine after the festivities. Getting back into the right frame of mind after the Christmas buzz is just one of the ways you will have to readjust, and it can certainly take its toll on you.

Don’t overexert yourself

Whether it’s weightlifting or cardio, doing too much exercise can lead to overuse injuries including muscle strains and tendon injuries.

Overdoing it can lead to a burnout in the early stages and make you dread a workout as opposed to enjoy it. If you feel yourself giving up, try to commit to five minutes and finish your workout if you don’t feel capable of doing anymore; but with this five-minute rule, it will likely motivate you to do more.

Personalize your workout

Fitness lovers aren’t necessarily all gym-goers. If you are a nature enthusiast and wish to do more cardio exercises, go for a run – or even a walk – at your local beach, local park, or even around the block. Alternatively, if you are into strength training but don’t enjoy the gym atmosphere, invest in equipment such as dumbbells and kettlebells to work out from the comfort of your own home.

Partner up

Finding a friend with similar fitness goals is beneficial for many reasons, one being that it acts as motivation after some time away. For the days that you don’t feel like exercising, a fitness partner can motivate you to get it done.

During a workout, your partner can even push you to take it to the next level, such as lifting a slightly heavier weight or increasing the incline setting on the treadmill. Having a partner can also keep you accountable to stay on track of your fitness plan, and recognize any goals that are yet to be met.

Set short term goals too

It’s always important to think of the long-term result; doing so allows you to plan your workout and figure out which exercises are best suited to your needs.

Having only a long-term goal can become frustrating when you are not seeing progress straight away, which is especially easy to do when you are trying to get back into your routine. It is vital to set goals over shorter time frames that are manageable, as well as not just focusing on your appearance.

For example, you may wish to become stronger, so a short-term goal for the end of a month could be to increase your squat load by 45 lbs.

A spokesperson from Fitness Volt has commented:

“When it comes to Christmas, the last thing that needs to be on our minds is working out – it’s a time that we wish to be spending with family and friends, and it’s important to make the most of that. However, it can be difficult to find our motivation to get back into it from some time off.   Thankfully, there are simple steps that can increase your ambition again as well as make your workout more enjoyable to ensure that you can stick to your fitness routine in the new year and, as a result, enjoy the Christmas festivities without feeling guilty.”

The research was conducted by Fitness Volt which is a comprehensive online resource dedicated to Strength Sports, from healthy eating to exercise and everything in between. 