Motivate yourself and start moving!

In my fitness class early this morning we were discussing various workouts.  Some that are fad's (you know the ones: here today and gone tomorrow), others that are "fun" but you wonder just how much are you getting out of it?  Then there are those others that are killer (like a "high intensity" type class) but how safe is it if some of those participating that may not realize it's too
'over-the-top' for them?  We concluded that most workouts are good workouts, as long as done properly and where you listen to your body.

Here are some of my tips:
Step 1: Get moving!!  This may be the hardest part. If you haven't worked out in a while, just getting yourself motivated to do something can be tough.  Pick a day, put it on your calendar and do NOT take NO for an answer!  Have a friend or family member remind &/or "encourage" you--that may help keep feel a bit more "obligated" because you certainly won't want to disappoint them would you?

Step 2: Baby steps!  Don't try to run a marathon the 1st week you start working out!  You need to "build up" your fitness mojo and realize that your body needs time to adjust and get into form.  But know that you getting there is HUGE--and now that you are there, DO SOMETHING! 

Step 3: Have a friend join you!  If you are going out for a walk, have a friend join you.  Going to the gym, find a buddy to team up with.  Join a group fitness class.  Power in #'s!

Step 4:Tell yourself "I don't skip exercise!" 
Self Magazine (Oct. '12) states: if you tell yourself  "I don't skip exercise," you won't!  Nearly 80% of women stuck with their workout plan for 10 days when using the "I don't" statement before sessions, a study in the Journal of Consumer Research shows.  Experts say the word is motivating because it signals determination and empowerment! 


Whatever it takes, YOU need to GET moving and STAY moving!  It'll help your body, mind & spirit stay healthy to the CORE!

 

Source:
Self Magazine, Oct. 2012
Journal of Consumer Research