It's Wednesday afternoon, halfway through a long work week. You know you "should" work out, but you're not sure that you have the time, energy, or the resources. If you don't work out, you are missing out on improving your health and also piling on guilt. If you do work out, you will have to sacrifice watching that television marathon or having that second piece of cake. What do you do? Many people have a desire to better themselves by staying physically fit, but it seems that all kinds of obstacles get in the way. Today, we have a few tips to overcoming those all too common barriers to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
1. Make a plan.
Know the time and place of your workout as well as what exercises you will be doing. Leave nothing out, so that you can account for a variety of situations.
Why?: You are more likely to stick with your workout if you have mapped out a way to success. After all, how will you get where you are going if you have no idea how to get there? We all need direction in order to stay on track. Don't deny yourself this important aspect of fitness success.
2. Set goals.
Your goals should be measurable (so that you can see results over time), attainable (so that you can actually accomplish it), and clear (so that you know exactly what your expectations are). Check with your doctor or other healthcare professional to be sure that your goals are healthy and feasible. Then, put your goals somewhere that you can see them so that you are reminded of what you want to achieve..
Why?: Sometimes having a specific goal is all the motivation you need to keep pushing through a difficult workout.
3. Be prepared.
Have your workout clothes ready, your videos cued up for the appropriate time, and keep a full water bottle on hand in the fridge.
Why?: If you are struggling with time or energy demands, this tip will help. Having everything ready for your workout beforehand will save lots of time and also eliminate dead time that allows you to talk yourself out of working out.
4. Be safe.
Set appropriate goals. Take it slow, and focus on using proper technique.
Why?: Hurting yourself while working out is not only detrimental to your health, but also counteracts your fitness goals.
5. Use the right supplements.
Talk to your doctor and see what you might be lacking in your diet that can be supplemented. Nutritional supplement companies carry a wide variety of products that cater to virtually every fitness need.
Why?: If your body is lacking in a certain area, and taking a supplement can help you live a fuller, healthier life, then the real question is "Why not?" Taylor's Nutrition has thousands of high-quality, affordable products to help you on your way to being Fit for Life.
