Enjoying the Exercise Process

It’s fair to say that any kind of life change takes strength and plenty of effort to move forward! After speaking with a few clients, over the past couple of weeks; it’s evident that determination and effort are a thing. As we move past those end-of-year resolutions for the New Year and reflect on how did we do? Many people failed at the effort of a change even those that were long-winded short-term goals. I always say to meet people where they are, once you do that you can see how determined they are to defeat those challenges. We all fall but it’s where we get up to get back on the horse as they say.

Long-winded fitness goals, simply don’t work for the many who tried to put energy into doing so. You have to know where you’re at in a change, and a change that is one of consistency. If you made that adjustment change to include quinoa every week in your diet- well that takes consistency and enough where you stay at it for a short goal and finishing in the long end game. Defeating challenges is about making a plan and strategy because not everything is simple to figure out. At times we must learn how to readjust and make change a thing that we’re doing and hopefully doing successfully.

Medication and Fitness

*Discuss options with your doctor and allow them to offer the script on moving forward with a trainer and mindfulness of medications that may alter or limit the experience.

*Understand the pros and cons of medication and learn to listen to what your body is ready to do and those areas that are not conducive.

Time Management

So, they say …Rome was not built in a day; however, there was a plan to make the effort to continue with this long construction project; The same holds for exercising. There has to be a plan and a script to follow to make what you’re doing make sense. You have to put in the time whether small or big to make the change and see consistent results.

*It’s suggested to put in 150 minutes per week with some form of exercise. If you are new to the experience or re-entering the trenches then start where it makes sense to you and your schedule. Perhaps 30-45 minutes is a stretch for you and you don’t have the time or energy. If this is the case try 10 minutes routines 3 x / week- build up to 30 minutes.

*Schedule the best time when the energy is best to provide the energy needed to make a go of the effort.

*Use a timer to stick with the assigned minutes.

The small means of defeating challenges are golden!

Yolanda Sarrabo CPT, BCS NASM

Chronic Fitness Personal Training Boutique Service

When Life Happens

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