You know that exercise is good for you. Sticking with it is the hard part! Here are some tips from the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports to keep you exercising:
1. Adopt a specific plan and write it down.
2. Choose activities that you enjoy.
3. Keep setting realistic short-term goals as you go along, and remind yourself of them often.
4. Set aside a regular exercise time.
5. Vary your exercise program.
6. Keep a log to record your progress and make sure to keep it up-to-date.
7. Upgrade your fitness program as you progress.
8. Enlist the support and company of your family and friends.
9. Update others on your successes.
10. Avoid injuries by pacing yourself and including a warm-up and cool-down period as part of every workout.
11. Reward yourself periodically for a job well done!
Remember to check with your doctor before embarking on an exercise program. If you are unsure how to get started or need help revising your current plan, talk to me…I’d love to help! Even just one personal training session can get you going in the right direction.
You are more likely to stick to an exercise routine if you choose activities that you enjoy.