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See your doctor before you start any exercise
program. Get a full physical to make sure everything's in
then find a personal trainer in your neighborhood and make an appointment with
him or her for a consultation. Most trainers will give you a free
consultation and help you figure out what your fitness level is, your body fat
and circumference measurements, and the right way to start a program.
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Start Slow! Many beginners make the mistake of
doing too much when they first start out. If you haven't in
a while (or ever) start with a walking program of about 20 to 30 minutes, 3
days a week. Each session, add a few minutes to your workout to progress
each week.
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Write down your workouts every day, making
notes about what you did, how you felt and how you improved since your last
workout.
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Schedule your workouts each week, just like you would a appointment.
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Harass your best friend, spouse or significant other
into with you!
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Every day, ask yourself how you will make your life
healthier. It can be as simple as drinking more water or parking
farther away from the front door.
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Reward yourself! Give yourself a massage when
you reach your goals, or maybe some new workout clothes.
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Set daily or weekly goals. Long term goals are
great, but are so far away we often forget why we're so hard.
To stay motivated, write down a daily or weekly goal and then follow number
7 (rewarding yourself) if you reach it.
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Prepare for your workout the night before by packing
your gym bag or, if you at home, laying out your workout clothes so
when you get home, you're ready to go.
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Eat regularly throughout the day so you don't bonk
during your workout.
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