FitDaily is all about keeping you motivated for a healthy lifestyle. We cater to those at an average fitness level who are committed to improving their bodies. Because we focus primarily on building core strength and improving overall athletic performance, some of our exercises may appear complex at first. Take the time to learn to do them right, or if you can, get a personal trainer to help you learn them at first. We try to incorporate only exercises you can do at home with a minimal set of equipment. The equipment set is described below.
We provide you with daily routines as well as tools to track and compare your progress along the way. Visit us each and every day and push yourself to do the workouts to the best of your abilities. If you can do that, you will get into better shape. But remember, only you know your true limits. Make sure you are comfortable with everything you undertake. On the other hand, if our workouts are too easy for your fitness level, feel free to add more. You'll note that we don't do a lot of classic strength or power training here, so that may be one place to start. For that you'll need access to free weights.
The steps are very simple:
Exercise Equipment
Everything you need for our workouts can be obtained online or from a local fitness retailer. You should be able to get the basic set of equipment for under $100 in most cases. Here is what you need:
The following is some optional equipment you might consider. It is listed in the order of important for use on this site:
Part of the purpose of FitDaily is to give you an inexpensive option that does not require belonging to a gym. However, we should also mention that a gym is a great solution to your equipment needs. You can easily substitute light weight on a cable machine for anything that requires a resistance band, or you can use dumbbells. Many gyms have balance balls, jump ropes, and even foam rollers on hand if you need them. Additionally, they provide an atmosphere that keeps your mind thinking about your workout without the interuptions of home. Also, your equipment will wear out. Balance balls especially need to be taken care of so they don't rupture (household pets with claws tend to damage them).
Many people join gyms just for the treadmills and bikes. Without sounding overly negative about these machines, people put too much faith in them to do their workout for them. If you're joining a gym, find a place with a variety of equipment, not just treadmills and bikes. Look for rowing machines (Concept 2 or similar) and other equipment that will keep your workouts interesting. If you use these machines, make sure you pay attention to your workout. Don't get so distracted in a book or television show that you lose the proper pace or heart rate.
Most of the FitDaily content, along with more information about the site is contained in the library. Make sure you check out this section of the site. Also note, that some tools such as progress tracking are only available after you're logged in. If you haven't signed up yet, make sure you do so right away. It's free.
Daily nutrition is a key element of overall fitness. At this time the FitDaily nutritional element is under construction. We are planning to have a nutritionist or registered dietician on staff and we will offer general nutrition advice on a daily basis with our workouts. For the time being you can find some general information on our nutritional approach in our library.
