Wed
28
Oct
2009
How can I jump-start my workout routine and get better results?
“It’s crazy, we continue to do the same routine every day and still expect different results.”
For many of us the new year represents a fresh start, a new beginning. Many will struggle to stick to their resolutions and a high percentage will eventually fail... before June!
So I have compiled a few tips to help you kick-start your workout routine with a focus on building and enhancing aerobic endurance, and stay on the right path to extract better results from your
hard work.
1. Find out where you are and where you’re going.
The only path to a healthy body and top-notch fitness is to maximize your work, not by working harder than you need to but by working out smarter. So, what is your resting heart rate? What is
your body composition? What is your measure of fitness and where do you fit-in? We tend to get obsessed with the numbers on the bathroom scale and we forget that those numbers are only a small
piece of the puzzle. Do your homework on how to asses your own fitness level today so you can realistically set a fitness goal for tomorrow and craft a fitness program that can help you achieve
that goal.
2. Prepare for obstacles and design a plan to cope with them.
In your journey to enhanced fitness and health, just as in any endeavor worth pursuing, there will be obstacles. It is always wise to plan on how to deal with common obstacles when they present
themselves. Meet challenges with positive thinking and don’t give up at the first sign of difficulty, stay focused.
3. Celebrate Small Victories.
Acknowledge and celebrate your fitness milestones, even when they are small by doing something special for yourself. When you know you are making steady progress, you have better chances to
continue on the right path. So go ahead... celebrate and press on towards your ultimate goal.
4. Don’t give up when things don’t go your way.
How many times have we given up before at the sight of a set-back or an obstacle? Even when we experience a setback, we are still making progress; make slight modifications to your routine or
schedule and get back on track... don’t throw in the towel so quickly, even the most fit of athletes have bad days, so keep your chin up and approach your next workout with renewed
enthusiasm.
5. Positive Visualization.
I usually cringe at the thought of long runs, because I’m not a runner. I’m a cyclist, so I prefer to pedal... when you think of starting a new routine, find activities that you would enjoy,
otherwise your chances of getting bored, frustrated and eventually quitting your routine will be much higher. Find your niche and fit it into your workout routine; visualize a healthier, fitter
“you” and keep thinking of your workouts in a positive way, once we cave into negative ways to view out work efforts it will generally stop being fun.
Happy Riding!
Alex
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