Finding an Exercise Plan that Actually Works For You
You don’t have to be an athlete to include exercise in your daily routine. You don’t need to be an athlete to have fun, or ‘be good’ at exercise either!
You just need to find a plan that suits you, and for so many people that’s where it gets difficult.
Sometimes it feels impossible to shed a few pounds or make your resting heart rate a little lower, thanks to just how boring, annoying, and tiring some exercises are.
But not all exercise is the same - you’ve just got to try new things once in a while. And if that sounds like a good idea to you, here are some tips for finding an exercise plan that works for you.
What Physical Activities Do You Like?
The first step to finding an exercise plan that works for you is to think about activities you like.
What types of exercise do you naturally gravitate towards? Because it’s these types of exercises that’ll work for you in the long term, thanks to how much you enjoy them. Your enjoyment of the activity should outweigh your fitness goals - this can make all the difference between sustaining the activity or not.
For some people jogging is the perfect way to stay fit, but for many it takes too long, is too gruelling, and does nothing for the way they feel.
The more you workout in a ‘fun’ way, the more you’ll like working out. That translates into the more you’ll want to work out. A true sense of commitment is the best medicine here, so let’s make it a bit easier for you!
Exercise not only changes your body, it changes your mind, your attitude and your mood.
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Get a Deeper Insight
Sometimes it’s not just about the exercise you do. Sometimes it’s about understanding your body and what it needs. So while you’re trying your best to stay fit and healthy, your efforts may be missing the mark.
This is why it’s a good idea to get a deeper insight into the way your individual body works. Talk to a nutritionist about your diet or find out your body fat percentage. Either is a good place to start; for the latter, visit the website of a service that can provide the necessary scans to see how that can help.
Set Just One Goal
Making your fitness routine too complicated never works out. Neither does setting too many goals or aiming to make too many changes at once.
Sure, you want to shed belly fat, tone up your arms, and try to reduce your chance of developing type 2 diabetes in the future. But it’s hard to hit all these steps in one go!
It’s better to just pick the goal you care about most, work towards that one thing, and then move on and try something else. This allows you to focus on the best exercise, nutrition, and health habits for reaching this one goal, without anything else getting in the way.
Get Some Friendly Support
And one final note: don’t do it alone!
If you find personal trainers to be a bit too ‘shouty’, and you don’t enjoy the sound of those Peloton videos you see everywhere, go elsewhere for some support. Go to a friend for advice, or find an online support group, who can actually help you and suit your needs.
Exercise plans should be personally tailored, just your nutrition plan. Find what’s best for you using thee tips, and take it from there.
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[Medical Disclaimer]
Please consult with your doctor(s) before starting any new mental or physical health improvement program. The advice I offer is not intended to replace that of your medical practitioner. I am not a medical professional, nor am I qualified to diagnose, cure treat, or prevent disease. The advice I provide on this website is intended for a broad and diverse audience, and as such, deals with general lifestyle concepts, not specific healthcare advice. This material disclaims any liability or loss in connection with the advice expressed herein.