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How to Avoid Becoming a Fitness Failure
Rick DeToma
When it comes to fitness, no one likes being a failure, yet more
than half of new exercisers quit their program within the first
six months. With a little help you can ensure you're not one of
them. Give these ideas a try as you begin your exercise program
for the new year.
Set goals If you don't know where you are going, how will you
know when you get there? Setting short-term and long-term goals
may increase your chance of success. Your goals must give a clear
picture of the end-point to work towards. Use the SMART model,
your goal should be Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Realistic,
and Time-bound. Without these you'll never know if you have
achieved the goal. You can't just say "lose weight or gain
energy." Instead say, "I will lose 10 pounds in 12 weeks by doing
strength training 3 times a week and cardio 3 times a week."
Go for variety Whether you do a home workout or belong to a gym,
build your routine on cross-training to keep things fresh and
interesting, and keep yourself from developing an injury.
Frequently vary the order of your exercises and mix in dumbbells,
barbells, resistance tubing, machine or body weight exercises.
Don't be afraid to take a class.
Track your progress Write down your measurements and weight at
the beginning of your program. Keep a workout log and use it.
Seeing results is a great motivator. At least once a month,
re-measure and review your log to see advances in your aerobic
fitness, strength, flexibility and body composition.
Seek out support A workout partner with similar goals and a
positive attitude can make your workout more fun. knowing you are
accountable to another person can be a great motivator too. So
can working with a certified personal trainer.
Devise a backup plan Time and access are the largest obstacles
to fitness, and even devoted exercisers experience lapses. Don't
use these as excuses to avoid exercise. Having some portable home
workout gear like a stability ball, resistance tubing, jump rope,
and dumbbells, will allow you to work out while traveling, at
home or even at work. With limited time, focus on compound
movements for the largest muscle groups and superset 2 for
opposing muscle groups. A brief but intense workout can be
accomplished in a few minutes.
Just do it While pumping iron may not be right for everyone, the
idea being active is. Find something you enjoy doing that
elevates your heart rate and challenges you most days of the
week. Also pay attention to how you feel. If you are like most
people in as little as three weeks you will find yourself
sleeping better and feeling more rested.
The information contained in this article is strictly for
informational purposes and is not intended to provide medical
advice. If you are sedentary or over 40 please get clearance from
a doctor before starting an exercise program.
About the Author:
Rick DeToma is a fitness coach, and trainer
who specializes in home workouts. Contact Rick for a no
obligation telephone fitness assessment at:
http://www.tailored-fitness-home-workouts.com/contact.html
Get more tips like these by subscribing to Tailored Fitness News
http://www.tailored-fitness-home-workouts.com/newsletter.html
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