Friday, January 6, 2012

5 Things You Shouldn't Do When Starting an Exercise Program





1.      Overdo It.  More is not better when beginning an exercise program, especially  if you've been sedentary for a while.  Start slowly and let your body adapt, which will help you stay injury free.  You're in this for the long haul, slow and steady wins the race!

2.      Keep Putting Off Your Workout. I'll do it later, I'll do it later, I'll do it later.....nope, that doesn't work, before you know it your day is gone.  Set a specific time each day and stick with it, do it, get it done!  That's your appointment time for healthy!!

3.      Give Up If You Miss A Few Days. We all know life happens and it's possible to miss a few days here and there.  But, that doesn't mean you stop!  Pick up where you left off and get yourself back on track.  It's okay!! 

4.      Make Excuses.  Yes, we all can come up with many, many excuses.  I'm tired, I don't have time, I'm too busy, or I don't like exercise, It's boring, I don't like to sweat... and you know what, that's probably all true,  BUT..... Dump them in the trash and take control of your health because maintaining an exercise routine is much more important than those excuses.  Give yourself a healthy positive boost of empowerment!

5.      I Can't Do It.  As the saying goes....If you think you can, you can, if you think you can't, you can't....  YOU can give yourself a much healthier  body.  You just have to start.  Put one foot in front of the other and move forward towards a healthier way of life!!  You can do it!  Take it one day at a time.  Just for today walk for 30 minutes....

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