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5 Ways to Get Fit & Stay Fit For the New Year
- By Kim Farmer
- Published 12/25/2009
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Kim Farmer
I am a Certified Personal Trainer working in the Denver metro area. I work to develop a professional exercise program to help you lose or gain weight and increase your fitness level. I also offer AWESOME boot camp
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5 Ways To Get Fit For the New Year! After all the holidays have passed, most of us might experience a little guilt or regret after eating all those yummy deserts and buttered rolls. No worries! Now is the perfect time to make a resolution to GET in shape and STAY in shape. Here are a few tips to help you do just that: Get Motivated! At times, we all need a little help, and it is reasonable to enlist a friend to work out with you, or to hire a certified trainer to get you started or keep you going. Turn the TV to a station that shows people exercising, and this could be the motivation you need. Try a class at the local recreation center, the energy in fitness classes is contagious and you will be glad you went.
First Things First Most people have tremendous success with sticking to their exercise routines if they do it first thing in the morning. You may find that you have higher energy levels earlier in the day, and it is more likely for unexpected things to come up during the day to distract you. Make a schedule and stick to it! Mix it up It is easy to get stuck in a rut, doing the same thing every time you decide to exercise. Try to get creative and have fun. If you like walking, spice it up by forming a walking club, listening to music or an audio book, doing wall pushups or squats while you walk. Perhaps swimming? Then try an aqua aerobics class or set a goal to swim two more laps this week. Just remember to add new activities or modify what you are currently doing on a consistent basis to keep it fresh.
Make it Convenient Does your apartment complex have a fitness center that you’ve never seen? Is your treadmill collecting dust or being used as a coat hanger? If so, it’s time to make a change and form a new habit without even having to drive! If you don’t have any equipment at home, no worries. Use any space you have available in your living room, bedroom or basement to have a great workout. Try walking in place, doing squats, lunges, sit-ups or pushups to name a few. If necessary, join a gym or nearby recreation center so that you can exercise without having to be too inconvenienced. The more work it takes to exercise, the less likelier you are to stick with it. Make a Commitment It is easier to stick with a commitment if the goal is written in a clear and precise format. For example “I will lose 5 pounds by the end of February” or “I will drop a dress size by March 1st”. With a combination of good nutritional habits and regular exercise, a weight loss goal of 1-2 pounds per week is healthy.
Define a goal, make a schedule, then commit to it. No excuses! It usually takes about 3 weeks to form a habit, so define your commitment now. Happy New Year and Happy Exercising! Kim Farmer is a Personal Trainer and Clinical Exercise Specialist working in the Denver Metro area. She can be reached at 720-436-3899 or kfarmer@milehighfitness.com or visit her website at www.milehighfitness.com.
First Things First Most people have tremendous success with sticking to their exercise routines if they do it first thing in the morning. You may find that you have higher energy levels earlier in the day, and it is more likely for unexpected things to come up during the day to distract you. Make a schedule and stick to it! Mix it up It is easy to get stuck in a rut, doing the same thing every time you decide to exercise. Try to get creative and have fun. If you like walking, spice it up by forming a walking club, listening to music or an audio book, doing wall pushups or squats while you walk. Perhaps swimming? Then try an aqua aerobics class or set a goal to swim two more laps this week. Just remember to add new activities or modify what you are currently doing on a consistent basis to keep it fresh.
Make it Convenient Does your apartment complex have a fitness center that you’ve never seen? Is your treadmill collecting dust or being used as a coat hanger? If so, it’s time to make a change and form a new habit without even having to drive! If you don’t have any equipment at home, no worries. Use any space you have available in your living room, bedroom or basement to have a great workout. Try walking in place, doing squats, lunges, sit-ups or pushups to name a few. If necessary, join a gym or nearby recreation center so that you can exercise without having to be too inconvenienced. The more work it takes to exercise, the less likelier you are to stick with it. Make a Commitment It is easier to stick with a commitment if the goal is written in a clear and precise format. For example “I will lose 5 pounds by the end of February” or “I will drop a dress size by March 1st”. With a combination of good nutritional habits and regular exercise, a weight loss goal of 1-2 pounds per week is healthy.
Define a goal, make a schedule, then commit to it. No excuses! It usually takes about 3 weeks to form a habit, so define your commitment now. Happy New Year and Happy Exercising! Kim Farmer is a Personal Trainer and Clinical Exercise Specialist working in the Denver Metro area. She can be reached at 720-436-3899 or kfarmer@milehighfitness.com or visit her website at www.milehighfitness.com.
