The one thing that almost all women can do to improve their appearance, look younger and feel better about themselves is to begin an exercise program. For me, the hardest part of my morning run is making myself get out of bed. After that it just gets easier! So make yourself take that first step and begin your own self improving fitness program.
Get motivated with these 7 ideas on getting started:
1. Not every exercise program is right for everybody. Consult with a trainer to get a baseline on your fitness level and you can avoid frustration and possibly injuries, too.
2. Don’t try to do everything all at once. Getting fit means setting realistic goals. Whatever fitness program you choose keep in mind that getting in shape won’t happen overnight.
3. Weight lifting should be a part of everyones fitness program. You don’t have to pump heavy iron to get the benefits, though. Light weights with more repetitions will get your muscles toned and make your stronger and look better.
4. Keep an exercise diary. This will help you avoid repeating the same exercises over and over and you’ll get a better workout all over your body. You’ll also get positive reinforcement and motivation when you can see your progress.
5. Doing more isn’t always better than doing less. Try for smooth movements instead of jerking and yanking the weight. You’ll avoid injuries and each repetition will be more effective in building strength.
6. Do the same exercises over and over and you’ll soon lose your motivation. Switch your schedule around with some different exercises and try to vary the weight levels and repetitions. You’ll be surprised that you’ll feel new muscles with what you thought was a very similar exercise.
7. Try to find a friend to work out with. You can encourage each other and get in better shape with a little healthy competition. Plus, you will be less likely to take the day off if you know someone is waiting for you at the gym.
Not all programs are suitable for all types of people and there is no workout that is best for everyone. But you can learn from fitness professionals and find out what’s the right approach for you. If your gym has fitness consultation, by all means take advantage of it. You’ll either learn something new or you’ll reinforce what you already know.
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