If You Are New to Fitness, You Should Be Reading This Before It’s Too Late
Whether you’re giving your lifestyle a serious makeover for the new year or just working out some bad habits to live healthier, it’s easy to start out with great intentions that die out. Fortunately, here are great tips and tricks to help you hit that reset button and make the changes last.
Here are some words of encouragement for those just starting out.
1. Remember that you are not alone when it comes to starting a new fitness regime. Everyone starts out as a rookie at some point and there is nothing more intimidating than walking into a gym of any kind for the first time — especially if you are not feeling your best. To set yourself up for success, keep an open mind and make sure you are not too hard on yourself when it comes to setting goals. Be realistic. Don’t think everything is going to change overnight.
2. Group classes can be motivating and can make working out seem fun for those who are just starting out. Be sure to introduce yourself to others in the class around you. Group classes are meant to be fun but also challenging so be sure to give it your all!
3. To make the workout as effective as possible for you, listen to your body. Good instructors are always teaching a scalable workout, so be sure to give yourself the extra support and take that modification if it helps to ensure a better form. If you train smarter from the get-go, you’ll begin to gain that confidence and endurance, and then a newbie will be looking to you for that motivation in no time!
Here are some top weight-loss and wellness tips for those trying to get back on track and recover from holiday indulgences.
1. Eat cleaner. Although convenient, processed food is a real detriment to our health and weight since our bodies are not made to process processed foods. Once the first few days of detox have passed, you will feel your body thank you.”
2. Invest in preparation. When we take the time to prepare healthy meals and snacks, we are giving ourselves tremendous advantages and self-nurturing. We can dictate what it is that we eat, keep our choices cleaner and have good options when we need them rather than reaching for something processed or unhealthy.
3. Increase lean protein. Most Americans don’t realize how little lean protein we tend to eat, and it is so important to our muscles and metabolism. Lean protein is also a great bang for your buck as it provides a lot of satisfaction and is low in calories. Remember that shakes and bars don’t count! Keep it to protein found naturally!
Here are tips on how to set realistic fitness goals and stick to them.
1. Don’t just join a gym or sign up for classes — look to join a community that uses fitness to help institute positive lifestyle. Find a community that welcomes, supports and encourages not just during a 45-minute class or workout, but throughout all aspects of your life.
2. Get organized. Plan your workout and meals for the week on Sundays to set you up for success. It’s the hardest in January with the sun rising late and setting early, but if you place your alarm clock several feet away from your bed, it will help you to get to that class and achieve that goal.
3. Start small to boost your confidence. Don’t have your first goal be to run 5 miles in a certain time or start two-a-days, but create a schedule that is doable and then increase the goals to be more challenging. Push yourself mentally and physically to step outside your comfort zone and try something new. Let fitness be a catalyst for overcoming adversities or challenges throughout your life and boost your confidence.
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