The evidence is overwhelming and nobody really needs to
emphasize the importance of exercising in today's world. A
work out helps enormously by keeping you fit, hale and
hearty and also by releasing endorphins that give you an
overall feeling of goodness and well being every time you
exercise.
So we're going to assume that the need for exercise is well
established in your mind.
Where most of us falter is in the implementation. We all
understand that exercise is an important part of the
routine - the problem is in introducing it and more
importantly keeping it in our routine.
So how do you get started on your path to well being and
stay on course? Here are some tips.
1. Set Goals.
Setting goals is a great way to get started with an
exercise regime. The goal could really be anything - it
could be a quantitative goal like losing a certain amount
of weight or a certain number of inches off the waist, or,
it could be qualitative like getting back comfortably into
an old pair of jeans you seem to have grown out of. The
point is in keeping an objective in mind and setting
incentives for you to work hard. Keep in mind though that
the goal should be challenging but not out of your reach.
The goal should motivate you to keep going.
2. Monitor Progress.
Have a system in place to track your progress, both at the
overall level, as well as for each exercise. Check to see
how each exercise is helping you. Monitor your overall
progress with respect to the goals you have set. Make sure
that you track your progress with a periodicity that is
long enough for some real results to show, but at the same
time short enough for you to modify your regime based on
the progress made. Sometimes, asking a friend or family
member to track your progress helps.
3. Build it up.
Don't expect to turn into Rocky Balboa overnight. Having
such expectations can lead to a lot of problems including
physical damage by overexertion. Make the necessary changes
in your schedule as you start working out daily. Slowly
increase the time, and level of your exercise. Also,
perform all exercises correctly and in the suggested
frequency, as otherwise it may lead to added damage while
you are trying to help yourself out.
4. Keep it together.
Always keep in mind that your wish to exercise is going to
fluctuate and do not be depressed if it happens. Try your
best to make sure that you never skip your exercise
schedule for more than a day. But in case you do, and you
miss a few work outs, instead of scorning yourself and
feeling downhill, be calm and get back on the schedule.
5. Make it fun.
There are many factors that make exercise fun and can help
you remain motivated. For starters, get the right gear for
your workout - it may involve investing some money upfront,
not only will it make a huge difference to your efficiency
level in your exercise routine, but it will also make you
feel good about exercising. Also, whilst working out alone,
or even otherwise, playing some good music helps make the
exercise fun and puts that extra spring in your step. If
you're not really into music, you could try to listening to
some audio books.
Finally, every step towards the goal you set out is an
achievement. Always commend yourself on what you're doing
and the progress you've made in your exercise regime. While
commending yourself for your successful workouts, however,
it is advisable that you do not treat yourself with
eatables. Your healthier mind and body are in themselves
the best reward you could have given yourself. Appreciate
and enjoy them.
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Barry Share is the Founder and Editorial Director of "The
New Lifestyle Programme" Where you can get your copy of the
amazing..."Design for your Success" a 7 step plan to
achieving wealth health and happiness
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