Nautilus Quinton Owner's Manual page 48

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C H A N G I N G T H E G A M E I N H E A LT H A N D F I T N E S S

EXERCISE & FITNESS GUIDELINES

Thrive on the energy that exercise gives you. Watch your health risks scores

go down. Pay attention to how much easier everyday activity is. Notice how

much better you are sleeping. These kinds of additional beneﬁ ts will continue

to keep you motivated if you make them just as important to you as weight

loss.

Additionally, try not to view exercise as punishment. Look at it as an

investment in your health. If you don't feel motivated to workout one day,

think of something that is appealing to you that is active, and change your

workout. Try not to let your workout become routine or mundane, and always

remember that some exercise is better than none at all. So, if you feel you are

not motivated to continue, stop your workout early, or skip a day. It just might

be the thing you need to get you excited about your next workout.

Possibly the most important thing is to keep progressing your exercise

program slowly. Big increases in time or intensity can set you up for injury,

and cause you to drop out. Unless you are a world-class athlete, there is no

reason to workout at world-class levels. Remember to give yourself some days

off and get proper rest.

Finally, try to anticipate lapses. If you are traveling, or your schedule is

becoming busier, and you are fearful you may get off track, try planning

ahead. For example, book a hotel that has a workout facility or change up

your workout so that you keep your interest high and your boredom low. The

bottom line is you must be creative and innovative to keep up your ﬁ tness

program. With some imagination and planning, it is easy to do.

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