Tips To Create An Exercise Plan
Tips To Create An Exercise Plan
Spend some time designing a healthy, active lifestyle to suit you. Make small changes, create good habits and try to keep a positive approach to achieving your goals even on those days when not everything goes to plan.
Achieving balance in your daily life can feel as good as finding a perfect outfit on a sale rack, that feels as though it was designed just for you. When something feels like it’s a good fit, whether it’s clothing, a job, a friendship, or a healthy eating plan, it’s easy to commit to it long-term without hesitation.
Are you feeling positive?
The way we feel about ourselves emotionally can positively or negatively affect our energy level, effort level, and results.
Making an effort to be positive, writing goals, and reaffirming your commitment to getting healthy may help you to stay motivated.
Are you exercising enough to reach your goals?
Exercising for 30 minutes per day, five days per week is essential for your health. If you want to do more than maintain your current fitness level, you will need to find a way to add extra exercise minutes to your schedule.
Scheduling 45-60 minutes per day will allow you to follow a very structured and progressive routine, as well as allow time for adequate warm-up and cool-down.
Do you compare yourself to others?
It’s very natural for us to compare ourselves to the people around us. In fact, being inspired by a friend’s progress can be very motivating and prompt us to try harder to reach our goals.
But when you cross the line and start comparing yourself to others, you can become disappointed with your own progress and quit. Always remember that you are a unique individual and your personal progress is just that—personal.
Are you using an individualized approach?
Workouts and healthy eating plans tend to not be a one-size fit situation. We are all individuals with varied body types, and we each respond differently to exercise and lifestyle changes.
Think about it: if there were one specific formula, we would all become pro athletes and sculpt perfectly lean physiques. Try to make your healthy, active lifestyle plan centered around what you personally enjoy. Choose a time of day that fits into your schedule for exercise, and find ways to incorporate good personal choices into your daily routine.