Fitness
The more sports, the better – but which sport suits me?
Why it’s beneficial to combine different types of sport, how much exercise per week is ideal, and how to answer the question “Which sport suits me?”.
More sports, more fun?
Exercise is not going to kill you but it’s incredibly important. But how much exercise per week should you do? Current studies have found that it’s particularly important to pursue various activities to address different muscle groups. In addition to strength training, you should also include endurance and flexibility in your workouts. You may have heard that every marathon preparation should also involve stability exercises. But is that enough or should you do more? The science community is now relatively unanimous.
Ideally, you should exercise 5 days per week. That may sound a lot to begin with, at least if you’re only doing one type of exercise. Running for 5 days a week? Ooof! But cycling to work and back one day, going for a run on another day, adding a brief Tabata training at lunch time, visiting a climbing hall at the weekend, and perhaps a countryside hike – that sounds like a lot more variety and fun, doesn’t it? For marathon training (to stick with this example), it’s indispensable to go running a lot, of course. But you can also work on stability by going bouldering and do your basic training on a bike. Whether you exercise to lose weight, to get fit, or you’re pursuing a specific competition goal: variety will be the answer.
Our Bauerfeind Sports Compression Wear is the perfect accessory for different sports. You can use this highly functional sports clothing for all sorts of sports. Exactly how much exercise per week can you do with our sports clothing? Basically as much as you want and what you want. From fitness training, such as CrossFit and running, tennis and inline skating, to more specialist sports, such as rowing or gymnastics: you can wear our compression products for all of it. And even during intensive yoga exercises, our Compression Wear can support you.
Discover here how and why our Sports Compression Wear can support you as well as all other information about these exceptional training aids. We also asked our colleagues from the Product Development Department to answer all questions relating to compression garments in general and our Bauerfeind Sports Compression Wear in particular in a comprehensive FAQ article.
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3 benefits of more sports
1. More sports, less boredom
Those who keep running the same route or do the same sequence at the gym will get bored quickly. This monotony can affect motivation. Variety is the key to make demands on your body and to keep enjoying exercise. Those who stay motivated will stay fit!
2. More exercise triggering a new stimulus and comprehensive fitness
Different types of exercise work on different muscle groups, skills, and your mind. While running improves endurance, yoga and weight training promote flexibility and muscle strength. This comprehensive fitness ensures that your body has to keep adapting to new challenges. In addition, new movements and skills are not just beneficial for your body but your mind, too, by strengthening neural connections and promoting mental health.
3. Sport is a social activity
Exercise can be a social activity, too. You can make friends in running groups or fitness classes, which makes working out even more enjoyable. It also motivates you to stick with it and give your best. When you’re having a nice chat, the time will just fly by while you’re racking up the miles.
Which sport suits me?
Now you know how much exercise is ideal per week. But where to start? To answer the question: “Which sport suits me?”, just listen to yourself and your body. What have you always fancied doing? Which sport have you always wanted to try? Have a look where this type of sport is offered near you, or just start with what you have available. Or look for inspiration from offers in your area, such as the gym, university, or what your friends and family recommend. No matter how, where, and with whom – the most important thing is: a) just get going! b) have fun! Of course, you’ll need special equipment for some sports. But when it comes to sports clothing in particular, there are universal products that will support you during many different activities, just like our Sports Compression Wear.
The Conclusion
How much exercise you do per week will depend on many different factors. As a general rule, you should exercise on five days per week. Ideally, combine different types of training throughout the week. Sports clothing like our Bauerfeind Sports Compression Wear can support you during many different activities. Which sport suits you and what combinations you choose will depend on your preference and your goal. We wish you plenty of sporting fun!