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Do some research upfront - Not all
training is smart training and there's a lot
of bad information out there. Make sure
that you are choosing reliable resources
for your information and make sure
you pick an approach that trains the
body comprehensively, in a way that is
balanced, and focused on good health. workout for 30 minutes four times a week".
Instead of "I will tone my flabby arms"
say "I will gain strength and be able to lift
things that I couldn't before". Try to focus
less on end result, and more on the actions
that you are responsible for (that will likely
ultimately lead you to your goal more
effectively, anyway).
Pace yourself, and start slowly if you
need to - The most common mistake
I see beginners make is being way too
aggressive in their training, way too
soon. Take time to build a strong base
for yourself; if you go 110 percent right
out of the gate, you're likely to end up
hurting yourself or burning yourself out on
a commitment that needs to be lifelong.
Getting fit takes time and hard work - try to
become comfortable with that concept; tell
yourself that you're in this for the long haul
and so there is no reason to rush along
your training in a way that puts your health
or new good habits at risk. Don't be afraid to push yourself, but
listen to your body - Sweating, feeling out
of breath, burning muscles - all of these
things can be part of a great workout. It's
important to learn to get comfortable with
being uncomfortable, but there are also
some things that you shouldn't just push
through (real pain, chest pain inability to
catch breath, etc). Stay tuned in during
your workouts to walk the line between
challenging yourself, and respecting the
messages that your body is sending you.
How do you "watch" it?
Make it work for you - Similar to the
point above, you have to realize that this
is YOUR journey. It doesn't matter how
fit someone else is, or where you think
you should be, you have to be willing to
start where your body needs you to start,
and make modifications as you need to so
that nothing ends up being a roadblock to
progress. Come across an exercise interval
that's too hard? Jog in place until it's over.
Really struggling and need a break even
though the interval is not over? Take a
couple seconds to rest and recoup before
you push yourself again. Don't be afraid to
work hard, but also know that's it's your
responsibility to make it work for you.
Commit - There will be good days and
bad, setbacks and successes, but you have
to commit to showing up and working
hard. You won't always feel like it, and it's
okay to miss workouts occasionally, but
for the most part, you want to focus on
building and sticking to the habit.
Keep self talk positive - There's no reason
to talk down about yourself, no matter
how unfit you might be. There is no shame
in any starting place. In short, don't say
anything to yourself that you wouldn't say
to your best friend.
Keep goals positive and action focused
- Instead of "I will lose 10 lbs", say "I will
Don't make yourself hate exercise - There
are so many different types of training and
so many variables that one can adjust to
their liking; find something that you enjoy,
that makes you feel good. You don't have
to spend hours in the gym, you don't even
need a gym membership! You don't need
fancy equipment or supplements, you just
need smart workouts, good nutrition, and
motivation.
Keep an eye on nutrition - Nutrition is
just as important as exercise, and the two
really benefit one another. Focus on eating
a diet that is as fresh and nutrient dense as
possible, avoiding fad diets and processed
food as much as possible.
Know that any effort put towards your
health is always worth it!
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
We believe in unbiased, gimmick-free,
research-backed information.
The only think we endorse is eating
unprocessed, whole foods and
working out for a strong, healthy
body. As a business, we believe good
things happen when you put people
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Daniel Segars has worked in the
fitness industry since 2000 and has a
degree in Food and Nutrition.
Kelli Segars has worked in the fitness
industry since 2006 and has degrees
in both Psychology and Sociology.
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