| Motivational
Tips
- Make your fitness program a priority.
- Set realistic goals (short term and long term).
- Work out consistently for 6-8 weeks (length of time to develop
a habit)
- If you miss a workout, get back on track by picking up where you
left off.
- Each day is a new beginning.
- Modify your program on busy days; remember a little is better
than none.
- Hire a personal trainer to design a safe program to meet your
goals.
- Personal trainers monitor your program and provide support and
motivation.
- Avoid too much too soon.
- Choose activities you enjoy, schedule them during your peak energy
time.
- Record your progress and activities in a fitness diary.
- Fitness diaries
include workouts, daily food intake, emotions and set backs.
- Team up with an exercise buddy.
- Change your program every 4-6 weeks to avoid plateaus.
- Reward yourself when you meet your short term goals
- Give yourself a pat on the back after every workout session.
- Invest the time, money and effort into your healthy lifestyle...you're
worth it!
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Exercise
of the Month
A
great exercise to strengthen the back muscles...
...targets the erector spinae group.
Opposite
arm & leg lift on ball, engage abdominals as you lift and lengthen
arm & leg in-line with the spine.
On the ball this is challenging your balance & co-ordination.
You may modify by doing this exercise on the floor on hands &
knees or lying face down on floor.
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