Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Getting A Fitness Routine That You Can Stick To

By Tony Scwartz

Have you ever started working out only to quit a few months later? I know I have. After many stops and starts, I think that staying motivated comes down to finding a workout plan that you actually enjoy and that fits your personality.

First, you need to decide what it is that you actually enjoy doing. For me, I love yoga. I find the poses to be very relaxing and I am building muscle in the process. Another thing I enjoy doing is going on walks with my friends. When I am spending time doing a fitness activity with a friend it feels a lot less like work and a whole lot more like fun.

Another example of someone fitting in fitness in a way she enjoys is my sister. She has a very active toddler so she uses an adjustable dumbbell set and works out in the evenings after she goes to bed. She also spends a lot of time walking and playing with her son.

Think about what it is that you enjoy doing? Would you have fun on a softball league? Do you like to hike or bike or swim? Would you prefer to lift weights? Figure out what it is that you like to do and have fun with it. Any movement is good and the more you do the more fit you will be.

I do recommend that when you get started with your training that you do some resistance training. Resistance training is very important to staying fit. When you build muscle you burn more calories, and your body looks great. You can even do this at home if you would like with a pair of adjustable dumbbells.

Be sure to take good care of your body. It is the only one you've got. - 16887

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