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]]>You might have had the best intentions to work out three to four times a week but something always came up stopping you from getting there. The best way to create this habit is to start with once a week for about three weeks and then if that works out well add another session and see how you go. Starting small takes away feeling overwhelmed and stops the ‘all or nothing’ mindset.
Having a mantra or affirmation that you say or read every day will keep you committed to the goal you set for yourself. It could start with ‘I am…’ or ‘I want…’—having it in front of you every morning will remind you to keep going and stay committed.
We all get busy and forgetful but making sure you have a date and time on the calendar for your workouts will keep you committed. If it’s written down, you will find it harder to ignore.
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]]>Write a list of reasons why you want to exercise and all the physical, social, and mental improvements you will most likely experience from starting this new habit.
In this initial stage you aren’t even thinking about changing your behavior, you know you want to get healthier and stronger. But chances are you have been down this road a few times and didn’t succeed so you don’t feel you can stick to it this time. Start speaking to a friend who is already exercising and ask for support and accountability when you do start.
Start looking at your reasons WHY you want to create this new healthy habit, stop thinking about the excuses of why not and start thinking about the why you can. Keep connecting to the WHY and this can give you more motivation to just start.
In this stage you’re planning—you haven’t fully committed but you are thinking of all the ways you can start. Write out your intentions and start breaking them down into specific doable steps. Keep it simple—you can’t change everything all at once and have specific goals that you know you can stick to.
You’ve made a commitment to start and so you need to be proud of your journey, so keep looking at how far you have come and keep motivating yourself to carry on.
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]]>When you know you have people cheering you on, or holding you accountable you will feel recharged and more likely to not give up. You’re more likely to succeed in running a marathon or working out more consistently with someone by your side. Even if you have been doing this for a while, you still need some support and it is way more fun in a group.
You are more likely to stay committed by having support that keeps you accountable and consistent. There will be days that you just don’t feel like working out and would rather be at home watching TV, but an accountability buddy sending you an encouraging message will get you to that workout.
When working out with a friend or in a group you’ll probably enjoy it more and you have someone to talk to or complain to when it gets too hard. It will also stop you from feeling alone or insecure about not knowing what you’re doing and it’s just way more fun.
You’re more likely to stick with a new workout regime or sport if you have someone by your side. Having a friend who is on the same level as you will understand your struggles and keep you coming back for more.
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]]>So how do you decide what your goals are? Are you trying to reach a weight goal with your deadlift? Do you want to be able to go lower with your squat? Do you want to try handstands? You need to decide what you want to achieve so you can work properly towards your goals.
First, start by writing down your workout goals. Think about what you want to achieve in the next three months and start working towards those goals. If you want to get stronger and be more flexible then write down those goals.
Most professional trainers either write their own program or ask people in their field to write one for them, directed towards the goals they set for themselves. If you aren’t a professional, find a trainer you trust, to write you a descriptive program with your goals in mind.
Once you have a program go to the gym and start training with intention. Track your weights and reps and understand what is working for you and what you still need help with. Ask for help if you don’t understand an exercise and make sure you are focused on your technique.
It takes time to see results, but if you are staying committed and working towards your set goals then you will make it happen. If your program has two workouts per week and you are only managing to go once, then change your program and stay consistent with what you are able to do!
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]]>You might have had the best intentions to work out three to four times a week but something always came up stopping you from getting there. The best way to create this habit is to start with once a week for about three weeks and then if that works out well add another session and see how you go. Starting small takes away feeling overwhelmed and stops the ‘all or nothing’ mindset.
Having a mantra or affirmation that you say or read every day will keep you committed to the goal you set for yourself. It could start with ‘I am…’ or ‘I want…’—having it in front of you every morning will remind you to keep going and stay committed.
We all get busy and forgetful but making sure you have a date and time on the calendar for your workouts will keep you committed. If it’s written down, you will find it harder to ignore.
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]]>The post How to Create a Healthy Habit in 4 Steps appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>Write a list of reasons why you want to exercise and all the physical, social, and mental improvements you will most likely experience from starting this new habit.
In this initial stage you aren’t even thinking about changing your behavior, you know you want to get healthier and stronger. But chances are you have been down this road a few times and didn’t succeed so you don’t feel you can stick to it this time. Start speaking to a friend who is already exercising and ask for support and accountability when you do start.
Start looking at your reasons WHY you want to create this new healthy habit, stop thinking about the excuses of why not and start thinking about the why you can. Keep connecting to the WHY and this can give you more motivation to just start.
In this stage you’re planning—you haven’t fully committed but you are thinking of all the ways you can start. Write out your intentions and start breaking them down into specific doable steps. Keep it simple—you can’t change everything all at once and have specific goals that you know you can stick to.
You’ve made a commitment to start and so you need to be proud of your journey, so keep looking at how far you have come and keep motivating yourself to carry on.
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]]>The post The Benefits of Having a Fitness Community to Support You appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>When you know you have people cheering you on, or holding you accountable you will feel recharged and more likely to not give up. You’re more likely to succeed in running a marathon or working out more consistently with someone by your side. Even if you have been doing this for a while, you still need some support and it is way more fun in a group.
You are more likely to stay committed by having support that keeps you accountable and consistent. There will be days that you just don’t feel like working out and would rather be at home watching TV, but an accountability buddy sending you an encouraging message will get you to that workout.
When working out with a friend or in a group you’ll probably enjoy it more and you have someone to talk to or complain to when it gets too hard. It will also stop you from feeling alone or insecure about not knowing what you’re doing and it’s just way more fun.
You’re more likely to stick with a new workout regime or sport if you have someone by your side. Having a friend who is on the same level as you will understand your struggles and keep you coming back for more.
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]]>The post Why Having Workout Goals is Important for Your Progress appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>So how do you decide what your goals are? Are you trying to reach a weight goal with your deadlift? Do you want to be able to go lower with your squat? Do you want to try handstands? You need to decide what you want to achieve so you can work properly towards your goals.
First, start by writing down your workout goals. Think about what you want to achieve in the next three months and start working towards those goals. If you want to get stronger and be more flexible then write down those goals.
Most professional trainers either write their own program or ask people in their field to write one for them, directed towards the goals they set for themselves. If you aren’t a professional, find a trainer you trust, to write you a descriptive program with your goals in mind.
Once you have a program go to the gym and start training with intention. Track your weights and reps and understand what is working for you and what you still need help with. Ask for help if you don’t understand an exercise and make sure you are focused on your technique.
It takes time to see results, but if you are staying committed and working towards your set goals then you will make it happen. If your program has two workouts per week and you are only managing to go once, then change your program and stay consistent with what you are able to do!
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