To start with it is important to not consciously link the
training with any other lifestyle changes. Let me explain... most people
tend to give up smoking and alcohol while introducing a diet at the
same time as they start exercising. The problem arises when they slip up
in one of these areas, like having a drink, cigarette or chocolate bar;
the exercise tends to stop as well because they have linked it with
other factors. If you have a bad diet but still exercise you are going
to be fitter than if you have a bad diet and don't exercise; the same
applies with smoking and drinking.
The other problem most people tend to make is that they do far too much too soon. When they are unable to maintain their 'five times a week' training programme they give up altogether. It is better to introduce small amounts of exercise once or twice a week, then increase the amount slowly if you feel that way inclined.
Barriers are the main reason most people don't carry out a planned training session. These barriers can include things such as the cost of gym membership, time, weather, location of training session or anything else that might prevent you training. It is best to identify as many of these barriers prior to engaging in the fitness training programme and find solutions to better suit your existing lifestyle. The easiest type of exercise is running as there so no need for expensive specialist equipment - you just need a pair of trainers. It is best to plan routes that start and finish at home so you don't need to travel anywhere before you start. Begin with 10 - 15 minutes and then build it up from there. The other two exercises that I think are effective are sit-ups and press-ups, which, again, do not require any specialist equipment and can be easily incorporated into your existing lifestyle. If you spend five minutes in the morning when you get up, or at night before you go to bed, you will be amazed how much you can fit in and how good you will feel when you have finished.
Another important factor to bear in mind is that when you miss a planned session don't dwell on it or let it affect your next training session - just get out as soon as possible and not let it end your training regime altogether.
If you assess yourself prior to starting, then set a goal connected to those assessments and reassess in several months time, you will be motivated by the improvements. Another thing people tend to use as a tool for assessing is their weight and if you train properly most of my clients tend to remain the same weight over the first six to eight weeks as the are losing fat mass and increasing muscle size, therefore remaining the same weight. When you have increased the muscle size your body can then burn the fat at a higher rate as there are larger muscles working.
Finally, remember variety is the spice of life! Give yourself different modes of exercise like swimming, cycling, running, weight training or group exercise classes to mention just a few.
The other problem most people tend to make is that they do far too much too soon. When they are unable to maintain their 'five times a week' training programme they give up altogether. It is better to introduce small amounts of exercise once or twice a week, then increase the amount slowly if you feel that way inclined.
Barriers are the main reason most people don't carry out a planned training session. These barriers can include things such as the cost of gym membership, time, weather, location of training session or anything else that might prevent you training. It is best to identify as many of these barriers prior to engaging in the fitness training programme and find solutions to better suit your existing lifestyle. The easiest type of exercise is running as there so no need for expensive specialist equipment - you just need a pair of trainers. It is best to plan routes that start and finish at home so you don't need to travel anywhere before you start. Begin with 10 - 15 minutes and then build it up from there. The other two exercises that I think are effective are sit-ups and press-ups, which, again, do not require any specialist equipment and can be easily incorporated into your existing lifestyle. If you spend five minutes in the morning when you get up, or at night before you go to bed, you will be amazed how much you can fit in and how good you will feel when you have finished.
Another important factor to bear in mind is that when you miss a planned session don't dwell on it or let it affect your next training session - just get out as soon as possible and not let it end your training regime altogether.
If you assess yourself prior to starting, then set a goal connected to those assessments and reassess in several months time, you will be motivated by the improvements. Another thing people tend to use as a tool for assessing is their weight and if you train properly most of my clients tend to remain the same weight over the first six to eight weeks as the are losing fat mass and increasing muscle size, therefore remaining the same weight. When you have increased the muscle size your body can then burn the fat at a higher rate as there are larger muscles working.
Finally, remember variety is the spice of life! Give yourself different modes of exercise like swimming, cycling, running, weight training or group exercise classes to mention just a few.
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