Our Los Gatos personal fitness trainers want you to take a moment to think about "moderation". Did your mind immediately jump to food? That's definitely the most common reaction… but guess what? Moderation ALSO applies to exercise and your workouts. The old days of “no pain, no gain” are definitely in our rear-view mirror. Instead, our Los Gatos personal fitness trainers want you to know it’s about the “minimum effective dose” for results. That means getting just enough exercise to maintain or improve your fitness, without overdoing it (especially when it comes to long or super-intense workouts). More is definitely NOT better, for so many reasons. Some of those reasons might surprise you: The key is to find the right mix for your fitness level, your goals, and your likes/dislikes. Your fitness prescription (recommended by the AHA and loved by our Los Gatos personal fitness trainers): If it sounds confusing – it isn’t! It works out to just 5 x 30-minute moderate-intensity sessions (walks, jogs, cardio machines, classes, etc.), OR 3 x 25-minute higher-intensity workouts a week, and two strength-oriented workouts. Of course, you always want to check with your doctor before you start a new exercise or fitness program. If you don’t want to take the time to design your own plan and go through all of the trial and error… And want to tap into a PROVEN plan to get active, gain energy and get healthy again with workouts tailored to your body and your goals, fill out the "Request More Information Now" box above to receive your free consultation with our caring Los Gatos personal fitness trainers OR call us 408-214-3640 to connect. We're looking forward to talking with you! Method3 Fitness is conveniently located in San Jose. Our team of personal fitness trainers serve clients in Los Gatos, Campbell, Willow Glen and other surrounding Bay Area cities. If you found this blog useful, be sure to let us know and SHARE it on your favorite channel! The Method3 Fitness blog is updated weekly by our San Jose personal fitness trainers. All content is designed to improve the way you move, eat, and think so you can achieve your goals and live stronger for today. Check back here each week and LIKE our Fan Page, to stay up to date on the latest tips, strategies and methods to get active, gain energy and get healthy again!