Ten Fitness Tips From The Pros
|Here are some tips to get fit, whether you’re new to working out or a dedicated gym junkie.
1. Let the good times roll. Dial up the fun, because it helps you exercise longer and harder – and it puts the kibosh on dreading workouts. Crank up the music and dance like nobody’s watching. Take a Zumba or pole-dancing class. Play tag with your kids.
2. Go social. Social media can boost your motivation and keep you on track. Announce your fitness goals on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. You’ll be surprised how many people help. They’ll rally behind you, offer tips, and steer you away from missing a workout.
3. Make the world your gym. Do stretches in the grocery line. Do ballet moves while pumping gas. Take the stairs. Sitting in traffic? Squeeze your lower abs, then release. You’ll be amazed at how much you can develop your core strength while driving.
4. Pump yourself up. Positive self-talk can boost your motivation. Look in the mirror and observe how strong your muscles are. Applaud yourself for getting fit. Recognize the goals you’ve met.
5. Break up your workouts. If you dread a long workout, break it into small chunks. Five minutes here, 5 minutes there — it all adds up. Stretch for 10 minutes before your morning shower. Take a brisk, 20-minute walk at lunch. Lift weights while you wait for your pasta water to boil.
6. Stretch. It makes you more flexible, relieves muscle tension, and improves posture. It also helps you tune in to your body. No time? No problem. Stretch while watching TV or lying in bed.
7. Say no to sports drinks. Unless you’re a pro athlete, they’re not necessary. I see it all the time at the gym.” Sports drinks are loaded with extra calories. Try water with lemon instead.
8. Pair cardio with weight resistance for fast results. Combine cardio and resistance training. While pedaling on an exercise bike, add 30-second sets of bicep curls and overhead tricep extensions. Add bursts of shoulder presses while you walk on the treadmill.
9. Embrace the next level. Don’t balk at super-challenging workouts. They’re tough for a reason: They work.
10. Challenge yourself. Step it up. Work out 5 minutes longer. Raise the incline level on your treadmill. Go for a few extra repetitions. It makes a difference. We should always be pushing ourselves. But if it feels too intense or you don’t have enough breath to hold a conversation, slow down.
So, what do you think of this article? I hope you can incorporate some of the tips in your workout 🙂
Mark
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Nice post.
I would definitely be interested in using something like this, not only for my personal web blog but for my company website, both run on WordPress.
Thanks for your support Holly 😀
These tips do make sense. Thanks for sharing! Check out my link.
Thanks so much Lucia 🙂 I looked at your link but it was broken, so I replaced it with one of my own. Hope you don’t mind…. All the best
I never believe in the all positive talk hype.
Okay, my belief is this – if you believe in the positive self-talk, it can work. If you don’t truly believe it in your heart, then it won’t. I’ve actually written this as a post for my customers as part of the “Club Granite VIP” program. Get something from Granite Fitness and you’ll be in the club too 🙂