Many people are reluctant to start an exercise program and for many varied reasons. Some offer the excuse that there is no time, no place to exercise, they are afraid results will not come fast enough, they do not want to feel sore muscles, or maybe the right exercises are not known. Having a positive attitude is necessary and this article will help to set that attitude.
Wanting to exercise means that there is a need for feeling better. Noticing some extra weight, some extra curves that are not appropriate, or not feeling healthy in general are some great reasons for exercising. Everyone today wants to feel better and desires to have more energy to get through the day as well as being able to enjoy life more doing the things that are necessary for a diverse life. Having the extra energy to take the dog for a walk, or taking the children to the park to play a volleyball game, or doing some gardening without huffing and puffing, or just doing things that make a person happy, all make compelling reasons for getting into the thought processes that exercise can be rewarding.
Setting up a time selection for starting and maintaining the beginning exercise program is paramount for success. Sticking to the program for a smaller limit of time is easier to commit to than saying the program is going to take a year. Block out the needed program time into smaller blocks of time such as three weeks at a time. Thinking that there is an end to the commitment will help to keep the plan in action. When the end of three weeks comes, count on the feeling of accomplishment and extra energy to carry the exercise program into the next time block. The mind is very flexible and will embrace a person's thoughts. Make sure that what is going into the mind is positive. Breaking the task into smaller portions will allow the result to become easier and easier.
Picturing the result in the mind will also actually help get a body moving in the right direction. The more vivid the picture in the mind, the more the results will be successful. If weight loss is needed, then think and imagine trying on a different size dress or pair of slacks and how easily they slip on and the mirror showing a healthy image. A smiling face shows back in the mirror. All this will improve the attitude towards doing the daily routine to get positive results in the next time block of three weeks or more.
Sometimes adding other people to help keep the attitude positive is a good idea. Sharing a commitment so that two people work out together sharing a daily walk will also keep both with the proper attitude. Excuses are not as easily tolerated since someone else is counting on you. Getting the routine going is easier when someone else is waiting to go for that walk or go to the gym. Find an exercise partner and each of you will draw on the other when excuses come and each will have a reason for completing the program for that day.
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