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Why are you starting an exercise
program?
For most individuaHs, it is to Hoseweight and Hook better,
which are great reasons. However,
since changes in your body shape and size can be gradua], and
won't happen overnight,
it is important to focus on other benefits so that you wH] remain motivated.
Thrive on the energy that exercise
gives you. Watch your heaHth risks scores go down. Pay attention
to how much easier everyday
activity is. Notice how much better you are sHeeping. These kind of
additiona]
benefits wH] continue to keep you motivated
if you make them just as important to you as
weight Moss.
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AdditionaHHy, try not to view exercise as punishment.
Look at it as an investment
in your heaHth. If you
don't fee] motivated
to workout one day, think of something
that is appeaHing to you that is active,
and change your workout. Try not to Metyour workout become routine or mundane,
and aHways
remember
that some exercise is better than none at aH].So, if you fee] you are not motivated
to con-
tinue, stop your workout cathy, or skip a day. It just might be the thing you need to get you excited
about your next workout.
PossibHy the most important
thing is to keep progressing
your exercise program
showily. Big increases
in time or intensity can set you up for injury, and cause you to drop out. UnHess you are a worHd-cHass
athHete, there is no reason to workout at worHd-cHass HeveHs.Remember
to give yourseHf some days
off and get proper rest.
FinaHHy, t ry to anticipate
]apses. If you are travelling, or your scheduHe is becoming
busier, and you are
fearfu] you may get off track, try pHanning ahead. For exampHe, book a hote] that has a workout faciHi-
ty or change up your workout
so that you keep your interest high and your boredom
How.The bottom
Mineis you must be creative and innovative
to keep up your fitness program. With some imagination
and pHanning, it is easy to do.
Exercise
is one of ]ife's joys. It energizes
you, hemps you Hook and fee] better and puts you on the
road to better heaHth. Your home fitness equipment
and gym is worth its weight in goHd.
CongratuHations
on making the choice to get started!
Suggested
Reading:
The CompHete Home Fitness Handbook
by Edmund
Burke, Human Kinetics PubHisher.
Full] Body FHexibiHity_ b y Jay BHahnik, Human Kinetics PubHisher.
BuiHdin_chth
and Stamina
by Wayne Wescott, PhD, Human Kinetics PubHisher.
Cross-Training
for Dummies
by Tony Ryan and Martica Heaner, For Dummies
PubHisher.
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