Four Successful Ways to Start a Workout Lifestyle
January 2, 2023
Starting to work out is a lot like helping someone move… it sounds good at the time. You organize it and get the needed gear, but the day of, it can be a complete disaster. The following tips should be seen as ways to properly get your newly sought fitness routine into action!
Expecting Perfection CAN Lead to Destruction
One of my early goals every week was to hit the gym three days a week. That is all. It doesn’t matter what combination of days. However, I know we can set ourselves up for failure if we say, “I’m going to the gym for an hour, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. 7:00 AM. No excuses.”
You have to give yourself leeway to make mistakes and have the plan to make up for them. If you miss your morning workout, you are making it up in the evening, or move it to Saturday. Don’t have room for 30 minutes of cardio? Do 15 minutes.
The rookie mistake is scrapping the whole plan because one thing goes wrong. Did you only hit the gym twice? Sweet. It’s keeping the habit that’s the key. Sure, the goal I to make improvements, but start with making small successes.
Prepare the Day Before
I’ll keep this simple. Put your gym clothes in a certain place in your room ready to go. I have a couple of pair of shorts and some shirts and socks ready to go. I don’t have to search for them. If I am searching for gym clothes, piles and piles of excuses stack up to not go the gym. Put your water in the refrigerator ready to go. If you need to go to work after, set aside those clothes as well. Spend the extra time the day before, so the day off goes smoothly!
Tell Your Support Circle
When my friends or family ask what I did today I say, “Well, I started the day working out.” I find talking about it integrates it into your life (and my friends have even joined!). Remember when you met (or thought you met) “the one” – you told everyone! Even if you say, “I went to the gym” you will start having it be your lifestyle.
Hit the Reset Button
If you miss a couple of weeks working out, you can be discouraged and just give up altogether. Don’t! Just as if your computer is locked up, you just flip a switch and start again.
Keep obedience in the same direction by applying these easy changes and you will see results quickly – psychologically, physically, and emotionally. If you need extra guidance in beginning your exercise routine, please reach out to KB Fitness Solutions. Our team of certified fitness professionals will be glad to help you achieve what you are meant to achieve!
