Have you ever started a fitness program and then quit?. Many people start fitness programs, but they may stop when they get bored, when they don't enjoy it or when results come too slowly. Here are four tips to help you stay motivated.
⒈Set goals
Start with simple goals and then progress to longer range goals. Remember to make your goals realistic and achievable. For example, if you haven't exercised in a while, a short-term goal might be to walk l0 minutes a day five days a week.. A long-term goal might be to complete a 5-kilometer walk.
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If it's hard to find time for exercise, don't fall back on excuses. Plan workouts as you would do any other important activity. You can also slip in(穿插) physical activity throughout the day. Take the stairs instead of the lift. Walk up and down sidelines while watching the kids play sports. Take a walk during a break at work
⒊Put it on paper
. Record what you did during each exercise session, how long you exercised and how you felt afterward. Recording your efforts and progress can help you work toward your goals and remind you that you're making progress.
⒋Be flexible(灵活的)
If you're too busy to work out or simply don't feel up to it, take a day or two off. Be gentle with yourself if you need a break..
A. If you answer yes, you're not alone B. Make physical activity part of your daily life C. You may also find that it helps to keep an exercise diary D. Invite friends or co-workers to join you when you exercise E. The important thing is to get back on track as soon as you can F.A mid-term goal might be to walk 30 minutes five days a week G. Enrich your daily life with interesting sports and activities that you enjoy |
