Once you find an exercise that you particularly enjoy, do a Google search to find out more about any coaches or specialists that may be able to provide inspiration or special training, either through tapes, books, or online resources. If you are a runner, for example, check out JohnBingham.com.
Recognize that your will to exercise is going to fluctuate, and exercise anyway. Sometimes it helps if I promise myself that I can stop my workout after 10 minutes if I still want to. At that point, I am usually feeling so much better that I finish the workout.
Place a giant star on your calendar each day to indicate that you completed your workout. These visual rewards can be so motivating.
Change your routine as you reach new goals. Add zest to your workout and avoid the exercise plateau by increasing the intensity or the duration of your workout, or by trying a new workout or sport.
Hire a trainer. If you are in an exercise rut, consider consulting with a personal trainer for a session or two. You will learn new techniques and find fresh motivation, as well.
Try not to take more than one day off at a time. I have found this really important to avoid losing valuable momentum. If I take two days off, it becomes very easy to take another day, and then another day. That means that if your workout is only part of your weekday routine, weave it into your weekend routine, too.
Be gentle with yourself. If you miss a workout or two or three, get right back to your regular schedule. You will feel better instantly.
Choose an exercise that you are likely to do each day. Some experts say that walking is the best exercise simply because it is something that is easy to do on a continual basis. There is no need for special equipment, and you can do it absolutely anywhere.
If you are walking or running, get a good pedometer to help you track your progress.
Schedule your daily exercise on your to do list and in your planner. Think of it as simply something you need to do before your head hits the pillow.
Give yourself simple rewards. It is generally best if these rewards are not edible, since a food reward can be a tad demoralizing after you have just worked to burn so many calories in a workout. For long term goals, treat yourself to a new pair of athletic shoes or other fitness equipment. For short term goals, consider a new fitness magazine, workout video, or simply fresh flowers for the dining room table.
Try to think of exercise as something you do for yourself: a gift you give yourself, a way to stay balanced and focused, and time when you can be alone with your thoughts.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Tip for staying motivated to work out. Pt 1
The first thing to do is to ask yourself: Why are you exercising? Are you trying to get in shape for an upcoming event? Do you want to lose weight, sleep better, increase your energy, gain strength, add muscle tone and flexibility, or just feel a heightened sense of well being? If the reason you are exercising has anything to do with someone else (for example, your boyfriend says you need to lose weight or get in shape), you need a new reason (and, quite possibly, a new boyfriend).
Set goals. Set both a short term goal, to achieve in three to six weeks, and a long term goal, to achieve over the course of a year. Make sure your goals are achievable enough that they are not discouraging, but high enough that you have an incentive to tie your workout shoes each day. It is also important that your goals are specific and directly related to your specific motivation for exercising. For example, my main motivation for exercising is to consistently maintain my brighter mood and the calm, energized feeling that I get only from exercising, so my goal is to work out at least 5 days per week. My other motivation is to gain strength and cardiovascular endurance, so my other goals have to do with how long and how quickly I run.
Keep an exercise journal or log. Write down how your exercise is making you feel each day. How is your exercise benefiting your mood, energy levels, quality of sleep, weight, and so on? Do some exercises have more significant effects than others? Chart your progress in regard to your specific goals.
Take photos of yourself each month in your workout gear so you have a visual record of your results.
Make sure you are working out hard enough to release endorphins. Of course, you will want to talk to a doctor before starting any workout regimen, and you want to make sure that you are exercising at the optimum level for you, your body type, and your fitness level. I find that I am much more likely to continue with an exercise program if each workout releases those endorphins and immediately improves they way I feel.
Advertisements for fitness products (especially athletic shoes) can be tremendously motivating. Purchase a fitness magazine and make an inspirational collage of images, advertisements and slogans that speak to you. Post your collage where you will see it each day.
Make sure you are using proper technique. You want to avoid injury, above all, so check with a doctor or trainer if you experience any pain, or if you are not sure whether you are doing a particular exercise correctly.
Join an online community, such as WeightWatchers.com or Ediets.com, which encourages you to log and track your exercise each day.
If you enjoy working out with someone, call a friend to help hold you accountable for those daily workouts.
Join a group that combines fitness goals with charity fundraising. The Team In Training, from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, for example, provides training to walk or run a whole or half marathon, or to participate in a triathlon or 100 mile bike ride, all while raising money for a good cause.
If you prefer to work out alone, give yourself something fun to do while you exercise. Find some good heart pumping music or listen to books on tape. A suspenseful audiobook may be all you need to get on those running shoes each day.
Identify the excuses you like to use and have a ready made response. If time is an issue, make sure your workout clothes are ready to go. If you have young children, get a good jogging stroller or set up a babysitting swap with another mom in your neighborhood: you can watch her children while she works out and vice versa.
Make sure you have the right gear, which can make all the difference in the comfort level of your workout. A good pair of shoes is essential. And weather resistant clothing or a membership to an indoor gym can help you fight off your own excuses when weather conditions are less than ideal.
Author: Jamie Jefferson
Set goals. Set both a short term goal, to achieve in three to six weeks, and a long term goal, to achieve over the course of a year. Make sure your goals are achievable enough that they are not discouraging, but high enough that you have an incentive to tie your workout shoes each day. It is also important that your goals are specific and directly related to your specific motivation for exercising. For example, my main motivation for exercising is to consistently maintain my brighter mood and the calm, energized feeling that I get only from exercising, so my goal is to work out at least 5 days per week. My other motivation is to gain strength and cardiovascular endurance, so my other goals have to do with how long and how quickly I run.
Keep an exercise journal or log. Write down how your exercise is making you feel each day. How is your exercise benefiting your mood, energy levels, quality of sleep, weight, and so on? Do some exercises have more significant effects than others? Chart your progress in regard to your specific goals.
Take photos of yourself each month in your workout gear so you have a visual record of your results.
Make sure you are working out hard enough to release endorphins. Of course, you will want to talk to a doctor before starting any workout regimen, and you want to make sure that you are exercising at the optimum level for you, your body type, and your fitness level. I find that I am much more likely to continue with an exercise program if each workout releases those endorphins and immediately improves they way I feel.
Advertisements for fitness products (especially athletic shoes) can be tremendously motivating. Purchase a fitness magazine and make an inspirational collage of images, advertisements and slogans that speak to you. Post your collage where you will see it each day.
Make sure you are using proper technique. You want to avoid injury, above all, so check with a doctor or trainer if you experience any pain, or if you are not sure whether you are doing a particular exercise correctly.
Join an online community, such as WeightWatchers.com or Ediets.com, which encourages you to log and track your exercise each day.
If you enjoy working out with someone, call a friend to help hold you accountable for those daily workouts.
Join a group that combines fitness goals with charity fundraising. The Team In Training, from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, for example, provides training to walk or run a whole or half marathon, or to participate in a triathlon or 100 mile bike ride, all while raising money for a good cause.
If you prefer to work out alone, give yourself something fun to do while you exercise. Find some good heart pumping music or listen to books on tape. A suspenseful audiobook may be all you need to get on those running shoes each day.
Identify the excuses you like to use and have a ready made response. If time is an issue, make sure your workout clothes are ready to go. If you have young children, get a good jogging stroller or set up a babysitting swap with another mom in your neighborhood: you can watch her children while she works out and vice versa.
Make sure you have the right gear, which can make all the difference in the comfort level of your workout. A good pair of shoes is essential. And weather resistant clothing or a membership to an indoor gym can help you fight off your own excuses when weather conditions are less than ideal.
Author: Jamie Jefferson
Dieting And Exercise for real weight loss
Oftentimes, whenever you look at yourself in the mirror, you end up being your very own critic. You tend to detect even the slightest change in your appearance (e.g. the wrinkles on your face, how your waistline seems bigger than the last time or how bloated you feel than before).
Nowadays, people are getting more conscious with the way they look and feel. People often resort to dieting to somehow improve how they see and feel about themselves.Yes, dieting can be the solution, but not the only solution. It should always be paired with regular exercise.
These two should be a part of your daily routine if you would want to lose weight and maintain your desired figure. It should also be remembered that these two are a tandem. One always complements the other.
This short article will talk about the benefits of doing simple routines in your very own home to help you get and maintain the desired weight.Weight training for at least 30 minutes 4 to 5 times a week is beneficial to the body resulting to a slimmer, firmer and a more fit you. It not only tones and shapes your muscles but it is even good for the heart. It helps improve your cardiovascular fitness. However, it may also be necessary, especially for those with heart problems to consult the doctor first on any plans for weight training. Such activity may prove to be too strenuous for your health.
On the average, every pound of muscle burns around thirty to thirty-five calories a day. As a person ages, he or she becomes more inactive and therefore starts to lose muscle mass and his level of metabolism also decreases. Based on a study, the average adult who is inactive will lose around a half pound of muscle each year.
Have you ever wondered where your bulging belly or your love handles come from? This is considered to be one of the main reasons for such. You wonder how you are gaining weight when the way you consumed food when you were younger is practically the same way you do now that you are older. The amount of calories your body requires lessens when you age.
Muscle development helps your body burn those extra calories you get from the food you eat.There are indeed a lot of exercise options you can choose from. Whether you opt to make cardiovascular exercises as your daily routine, go for weight training, enroll in an aerobics class or whether you'd like to try indulging in sports, the key is always to pair that routine with a proper diet.
If you stick to dieting alone, you may be able to lose weight but there will not be much energy preserved in your body. It is important for the body to have some sort of exercise in order to control the weight loss. On the other hand, exercise alone will not do any good. Without controlling what you eat, the calories and fats burned with exercise will just be gained back. Exercise and diet will ensure proper weight loss as dieting helps you watch your food intake while exercise helps in preserving energy.
Author: James Brown
Nowadays, people are getting more conscious with the way they look and feel. People often resort to dieting to somehow improve how they see and feel about themselves.Yes, dieting can be the solution, but not the only solution. It should always be paired with regular exercise.
These two should be a part of your daily routine if you would want to lose weight and maintain your desired figure. It should also be remembered that these two are a tandem. One always complements the other.
This short article will talk about the benefits of doing simple routines in your very own home to help you get and maintain the desired weight.Weight training for at least 30 minutes 4 to 5 times a week is beneficial to the body resulting to a slimmer, firmer and a more fit you. It not only tones and shapes your muscles but it is even good for the heart. It helps improve your cardiovascular fitness. However, it may also be necessary, especially for those with heart problems to consult the doctor first on any plans for weight training. Such activity may prove to be too strenuous for your health.
On the average, every pound of muscle burns around thirty to thirty-five calories a day. As a person ages, he or she becomes more inactive and therefore starts to lose muscle mass and his level of metabolism also decreases. Based on a study, the average adult who is inactive will lose around a half pound of muscle each year.
Have you ever wondered where your bulging belly or your love handles come from? This is considered to be one of the main reasons for such. You wonder how you are gaining weight when the way you consumed food when you were younger is practically the same way you do now that you are older. The amount of calories your body requires lessens when you age.
Muscle development helps your body burn those extra calories you get from the food you eat.There are indeed a lot of exercise options you can choose from. Whether you opt to make cardiovascular exercises as your daily routine, go for weight training, enroll in an aerobics class or whether you'd like to try indulging in sports, the key is always to pair that routine with a proper diet.
If you stick to dieting alone, you may be able to lose weight but there will not be much energy preserved in your body. It is important for the body to have some sort of exercise in order to control the weight loss. On the other hand, exercise alone will not do any good. Without controlling what you eat, the calories and fats burned with exercise will just be gained back. Exercise and diet will ensure proper weight loss as dieting helps you watch your food intake while exercise helps in preserving energy.
Author: James Brown
Boosting your Metabolism to Lose Weight
Metabolism is the process in which the body burns calories. When a person experiences a high rate of metabolism, they are likely to lose weight quickly. If a person experiences issues in which their metabolism is performing at a slow rate, it is very likely that the individual will gain weight.
There are numerous factors that are considered when reviewing the basic metabolism of an individual. These factors include the age of the person, the gender, the eating and drinking habits involved, the amount of physical activity that a person engages in, genetics, as well as the general health of the person.
In this informative article, you will be introduced to the importance of boosting your metabolism. Calories are often defined as a source of energy. This particular energy is an important method of maintaining the body. Metabolism is the process in which this energy is burned.
Every minute of every single day, the body is working diligently to ensure that calories are burning in order to fuel your body. Your body requires a basic level of energy in order to operate appropriately, keep you energized throughout the day, and process important minerals and key nutrients to ensure your overall health.
Individuals who have a high level of muscle mass in the body generally have a high metabolism. However, people who have a high level of fat in the body have been found to experience a metabolism that is much slower. This variation in metabolism is due to the fact that fat tissue and cells in the body does not require very much energy to remain consistent.
However, muscle requires a lot of energy in order to remain strong and healthy. As you age, it is essential that you develop strategies to increase your metabolism. This is because when a person ages, they slowly start to lose important levels of muscle mass. More fat settles into the body. The natural boost to metabolism that you experience in your younger years slowly ceases to exist. You should develop a new routine as you age to increase your metabolism as the method that you have been accustomed to will no longer work for you. In order to maintain your weight, or simply lose a few pounds, it will become necessary for you to discover methods to boost your metabolism.
The first place you should start when researching ways to increase your metabolism is the diet. It is important to consume foods and beverages that are healthy in nature. Foods that and beverages that are high in carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, and other key nutrients are an essential part to developing a natural increase in metabolism. Fruits, vegetables, and products such as Juice Plus, have been found to provide a healthy, natural boost to metabolism in individuals that are experiencing issues in this area. In addition to establishing a healthy diet, it is vital to ensure that you increase your level of physical activity.
You may wish to add various types of exercise to your regimen that focus on developing the muscles in the body and increasing the oxygen levels to the blood. This is a very effective way of regaining control over an issue that involves slow metabolic rates. In order to stay healthy, maintain a healthy weight, strengthen muscle mass, and rid yourself over the worry of health complications that are created as a result of slow metabolism rates, you should implement the tips and techniques contained within this article.
Author: Hamza Davis
There are numerous factors that are considered when reviewing the basic metabolism of an individual. These factors include the age of the person, the gender, the eating and drinking habits involved, the amount of physical activity that a person engages in, genetics, as well as the general health of the person.
In this informative article, you will be introduced to the importance of boosting your metabolism. Calories are often defined as a source of energy. This particular energy is an important method of maintaining the body. Metabolism is the process in which this energy is burned.
Every minute of every single day, the body is working diligently to ensure that calories are burning in order to fuel your body. Your body requires a basic level of energy in order to operate appropriately, keep you energized throughout the day, and process important minerals and key nutrients to ensure your overall health.
Individuals who have a high level of muscle mass in the body generally have a high metabolism. However, people who have a high level of fat in the body have been found to experience a metabolism that is much slower. This variation in metabolism is due to the fact that fat tissue and cells in the body does not require very much energy to remain consistent.
However, muscle requires a lot of energy in order to remain strong and healthy. As you age, it is essential that you develop strategies to increase your metabolism. This is because when a person ages, they slowly start to lose important levels of muscle mass. More fat settles into the body. The natural boost to metabolism that you experience in your younger years slowly ceases to exist. You should develop a new routine as you age to increase your metabolism as the method that you have been accustomed to will no longer work for you. In order to maintain your weight, or simply lose a few pounds, it will become necessary for you to discover methods to boost your metabolism.
The first place you should start when researching ways to increase your metabolism is the diet. It is important to consume foods and beverages that are healthy in nature. Foods that and beverages that are high in carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, and other key nutrients are an essential part to developing a natural increase in metabolism. Fruits, vegetables, and products such as Juice Plus, have been found to provide a healthy, natural boost to metabolism in individuals that are experiencing issues in this area. In addition to establishing a healthy diet, it is vital to ensure that you increase your level of physical activity.
You may wish to add various types of exercise to your regimen that focus on developing the muscles in the body and increasing the oxygen levels to the blood. This is a very effective way of regaining control over an issue that involves slow metabolic rates. In order to stay healthy, maintain a healthy weight, strengthen muscle mass, and rid yourself over the worry of health complications that are created as a result of slow metabolism rates, you should implement the tips and techniques contained within this article.
Author: Hamza Davis
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