Train Smarter with Guard Your Health

October 24, 2017

Tired of doing the same workout routine? Not seeing the results you’d like? Guard Your Health, a health and wellness campaign for Army National Guard Soldiers, is here to help. Use these tips and resources to train smarter:   
  • Download Guard Fit: Take the guess work out of training with Guard Fit, the first and only mobile app designed exclusively for Army National Guard Soldiers. Create a customized training plan based on your schedule, fitness goals, and desired level of intensity. You can also add friends, create groups, and compete with your buddies for the top leaderboard spot. Guard Fit is available now on Android devices.
  •  HIIT it: High intensity interval training (HIIT), or short bouts of intense exercise, help build your endurance and increase your speed. These workouts are also great if you’re looking to stay fit on the go. HIIT can take many forms and can be done anywhere, without any equipment. Add 60-second sprints to your next run, do an ab circuit, or try a #WarriorReady Workout.    
  • Eat right: Healthy eating is just as important as exercise in achieving your fitness goals. Eating the right foods will boost your performance and help you see the results of all your hard work. Start planning your meals with Guard Your Health’s #ClassIRecipes. They’re easy to make and won’t break the bank!
  • Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate: Hydration is critical for performance and recovery. If you’re having trouble finishing your workouts or cramping up when you exercise, you may be dehydrated. Everyone’s hydration requirements are different. Find out how much you should be drinking with this hydration calculator.
  • Rest, recover, repeat: Resting in between workouts gives your muscles a chance to recover and get stronger. If you don’t give your body enough time to recover, you run the risk of injury or overexertion. Sleep is the prime time for your body to recover. Make sure you’re getting seven to nine hours every night.

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Guard Your Health (www.guardyourhealth.com) is a health and medical readiness campaign for Army National Guard Soldiers and their families sponsored by the Army National Guard Chief Surgeon’s Office. Guard Your Health provides Army National Guard Soldiers with the information, motivation, and support to overcome challenges and make healthy decisions for themselves, their families, and their units. To learn more about improving your health, visit the Guard Your Health website, like “Guard Your Health” on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ARNGHealth?fref=ts), and follow @ARNGHealth on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ARNGHealth). For more tips to max your APFT and stay mission ready, sign up for FitText (http://www.guardyourhealth.com/fit-text/).

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