Hey veteran exercisers- Those of you that made it and exceed with exercise- Here is a challenge for you! Choose one person in your life who has expressed a desire to get fit and take them under your wings and help them reach their goals. It is known that within 3 months, 80% of new exercisers give up before they get the chance to take their physical activity to the next level. During the first few months, the hardest part of working out and getting into a routine is mostly psychological. That is why it is crucial for these new individuals to receive tons of support. Here are some ways you can help out: •You can share with them some of the obstacles you’ve overcome. •You could introduce them to new, fun and exciting activities. •You could schedule one or more workouts every week with them for the first 3 months until they slowly develop some independence and can start to wean away from you. •You can share healthy recipes. •You could register for a program or clinic together. •Maybe you could both sign up for something neither of you have ever tried before – that will remind you what it’s like to be a beginner again! •You could sign each other up to compete in a fun run or walk together. •You could both consult with a personal trainer and do partner training at a reduced rate for each of you.
Posted on: Wed, 14 May 2014 20:27:00 +0000