Maybe it has been a while since you have worked out?
Maybe you’re going to be gone for a bit?
Maybe you only come to the gym 2 or 3 times per week?
Here are a few great ways to keep the metabolism going, while improving the way you feel:
I highly recommend an outdoor activity for at least 30 minutes. This will get your mind right and your body right. (Examples running, walking, hiking, bike riding, frisbee, etc.)
Next step is the workout:
If you can look past the radtastic outfit, the warm-up and workout is perfect and only 20 minutes:
http://www.innovative-results.com/personal-fitness-training-blog/2009/20-minute-workout-with-the-naked-sailor/
…look for more naked sailor videos and exercise videos on the blog as well.
Here are some great recovery techniques to incorporate, to keep your body healthy and ready for IR gym training:
http://www.innovative-results.com/personal-fitness-training-blog/2009/how-to-reduce-soreness-and-recover-from-your-toughest-workouts/
Last, but definitely not least, this article clearly explains the 5 aspects of fitness and why/how Innovative Results uses each:
http://www.innovative-results.com/personal-fitness-training-blog/2010/does-your-weight-loss-plan-have-a-solid-foundation/
Developing a healthy lifestyle doesn’t always mean gym workouts and strict diets. In fact, this model has proven to be ineffective and quite boring. You should set out to be more active, to eat healthier, more natural foods and to create more balance in your life. Healthy, in my opinion, isn’t bodybuilding and a ripped six pack. For most people, it is making progress and improving your habits each week.