Whether you are a newbie or been working out for long, you need continual changes in a workout. Everybody cannot afford a personal trainer. So how do you engineer and create your workout routine to your liking? Here are a few steps to customize your workout routine:

Step #1 Set A Fitness Goal

If you don’t know where you are going, you will never reach your destination. And for God’s sake, don’t set a weight target. For the simple reason that the moment you reach the number, your motivation to continue dips. Set a fitness goal that lasts long. Something like –

1. Get lean
2. Gain More muscle
3. Get Stronger at long-distance runs
4. Get the right push up form
5. Eat at home as often as possible
6. Be awesome at trekking
7. Nail the Power Yoga postures

Step #2 Pick A Set Of Exercises

Musclewiki is a website that helps identify the stretches and workouts to enable different muscle groups in the body. They have great images and guidelines. They even have body weight and kettle bell options for varying the workouts. The first time I saw this, it blew my mind. This is just genius. Disclaimer – This website is not sponsoring me to advertise them. I am just a genuine fan. So, using websites like these you can create your own set of workouts that can be combinations like –

1. Chest and Back Day
2. Shoulder and Arms Day
3. Legs Day
4. Abs Day
5. Cardio Day

Some coaches advice to incorporate full body workouts every day. But most coaches emphasize on keeping the focus on select muscle groups each day.

Step #3 Pick A Frequency Of Workout

Your fitness goal, your daily schedule, and your sleep cycle heavily impact your decision of how much to work out. Read more on the ways to decide on workout frequency at my blog here. Minimalist documentary famed director Matt D’avella suggests the 2-Day Rule. This rule says that one should not be taking 2-day breaks while building any habit. It breaks the momentum. Considering this rule, even in the worst case, you will end up working out alternate days.

Step #4 Track Progress

Once you have managed to establish a routine, don’t forget to track your progress. Choosing some good fitness gear is one way of tracking progress. But some simpler and cost-effective ways can be to keep a fitness calendar, a journal, or simply tell a workout buddy. Having a workout buddy or joining a fitness group increases accountability and progress gets tracked better. Either the group trainer or buddies will keep you on your toes.

At the end of these steps, you cannot afford to relax. You need to customize your workouts consistently with time. As your fitness goals evolve, so does your workout strategy.

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