Here are the best ways to start working out and make it a life-long habit.
But you’re far from aloneand it’snevertoo late to begin!
The trickiest part, of course, is taking that first step.
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With a little patience and determination, you’ll be working up ahealthy sweatin no time.
Your body and mind will thank you.
Start Small
So you haven’t lifted a weight since last year?
Give yourself a break.
Start small the first week or so that you’re easing back into exercising.
Know that any movement is good movement.
Commit to doing 10 minutes of a workout video orwalking for exercisethree days that week.
The smaller and more realistic the goal, the more likely you are to be successful at it.
“I would suggest divorcing the terms ‘weight loss’ and ‘exercise’ from one another.”
You want to make this experience as pleasant as possible.
The secret is repetition plus consistent timing and cues, says Weston.
According to fitness trainer Kayla Itsines, the struggle to find the motivation to work out is real.
To start working out and really stick with exercise, make it a habit instead of relying on motivation.
Tell yourself that to change your life, you have to make a change," says Itsines.
“Today is the day to start because there is never going to be the perfect time.”
“Habit is 75 percent of the challenge with exercise,” says exercise physiologist Bill Sukala.
Over time, creating an unbreakable workout habit will become a reward in itself.
“You’ll want to exercise.”
Do this by removing any obstacles that may stand in your way.
The truth really is, most of the time, people are zoned in on themselves.
And you’re not judging them, right?
And the great news?
An intention can be a goal, a person, or a feeling.
It’s essentially something that’ll motivate you to continue your workout when you may feel like giving up.
One way to do this is to write down daily or weekly observations and notes in a fitness journal.
What workouts were you able to do, and how did you feel?
You’ll have a written record of your steady progress, which can be motivating.
Find Some Buddies to Hold Yourself Accountable
Workout pals really do work.
In many cases, having a gym buddy significantly increases the time spent exercising.
“Create a plan for how you’ll achieve that goal.”
Leave nothing to chanceand you’ll set yourself up for success.
But you could fall prey to this whenever you start your fitness journey.
Build In Rest Days
“Taking time off isnt slackingits strategic.
