All right, you’ve gotten lots of info about fitness, nutrition, and general lifestyle, but you’re still struggling with the most important piece of the feel good/look good puzzle: How the heck do you get started?
It seems overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be.
Follow these steps and you’ll be on your way to a fitness commitment that will yield amazing results:
1. Make a commitment to looking and feeling fabulous – right now. Put your promise in writing, signed and dated.
An example might read, “I (your name) am committed to dedicating myself to a regular fitness routine and will exercise (number) times a week. I will make fitness a priority.”
2. Take “before” photos. You don’t have to post a picture on your refrigerator, but keep them close by as visual motivation to stick to your workouts.
- Are you new to fitness and exercise or have you worked out consistently in the past?
- What other diet and/or exercise programs have you followed before? Were you successful? Why or why not?
- In addition to looking great, what are your other motivations for starting a fitness routine?
- What are your initial goals?
4. See how you measure up. Take your starting-point measurements of the following:
- Your body weight
- Arm
- Waist
- Hips
- Thigh
- Calf
- Dress size
- Blood pressure
- Resting heart rate
You’ll take these again at weeks 13, 26, 39 and 52. At each progress point, talk with your trainer about moving to a different level or varying your workout so you’re continuing to be challenged and motivated.
5. Take photos! At a big event or just because you’re feeling successful, take your “after” photos. These will serve as your new motivation.
6. Gauge your feelings and goals. When you’ve reached a significant goal, answer the following questions and remember to date this, as well. These questions and answers will help you stay on track and set a new pinnacle to strive for:
- Did you accomplish your goals? How did your goals change during the program?
- What new goals have you set for yourself?
- What new things have you learned about yourself during the course of your commitment?
- What sources of inspiration did you turn to?
- Will you continue your fitness commitment? Why or why not?
- How has your personal transformation affected your life?
Need an extra boost?
Yours in health,
Joe
Joseph Arangio
PEAK Strength & Conditioning CLUB
USA
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