Below are some tips to help with your fitness training. As with any challenge it's best to start small. Read through these tips and pick out a few that appeal to you. Try them out for four weeks and add in more as you feel comfortable.
Set goals. Goals can keep you motivated. Set short term and long term goals. Be honest with yourself and keep them realistic.
Keep it fun. If you hate your workout, gym or equipment, it's going to be even more difficult to get fit. If you don't like indoors, get out of the gym and go for a run. Get it?
Get a buddy. Workout partners can offer motivation and help with training. You are more likely to go to the gym if someone is waiting for you.
Balance. Use a healthy mix of strength and cardio training. Cardio will strengthen your heart and lungs. Resistance training will help your muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments. Neither one should be ignored.
Stretch. Do this after your workout. This will help with post workout soreness, cool your body down, relax your muscles and give you a long, leaner look. Five to 10 minutes is sufficient.
Free time. Squeeze in small exercises. Try doing sit ups during TV commercials. Keep your abs and butt tight at every stoplight. Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Work hard, work smart. Save yourself time and make your workouts count. Put forth as much effort as you can during each and every workout.
Relax. Too much training can be just as bad as none. Give yourself a break after a long training cycle.
It's your body. No one is going to exercise for you. You are in control. The minimums: 30 minutes twice a week for strength training and 30 minutes almost every day for cardio. Start small and work up.
Reward yourself. Buy a new pair of sneakers or workout outfit after completing a short term goal.
Information courtesy of ibodyfit.com
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