How to Start an Exercise Program
Starting an exercise program requires discipline and discipline requires commitment.
Hello? Hello? Are you still there or is that virtual crickets I hear chirping in the virtual night?
A motivating exercise commitment requires a personal internal goal. Since exercise is about self – improvement it helps to be interested in becoming more of who you are.
Approaching exercise from the “I should” because “science and medicine tell me so” is an ineffective external motivational strategy.
A way to develop internal motivation begins by learning to enjoy moving and using your body. The reasoning is if it feels good you will be more likely to do it again.
Key Concept 1: Exercise does not have to be painful. Keep it simple. Start by moving your body in ways that feel good. Walking is a great place to start. Go as fast or as slow as you want. Try to stay focused on the experience of the walk. Dancing by yourself with eyes closed to music that moves you is another way to get lost in movement and the pleasure it provides. No one has to know.
Key Concept 2: Commit to moving your body on a daily basis. Focus on improving your physical abilities each week and increase the amount of time you move. Progression feels good and creates results.
As your movement abilities evolve trying new ways of exercising will eventually become appealing. At a certain point you may even ask yourself the following: “What am I capable of or what is my potential?” Then no pain no gain (or pushing your limits) may, believe it or not, start to feel good.
Key Concept 3: Recognize and respect where you are in your fitness evolution. If you need to crawl, crawl. We all have to start somewhere.
Sheldon Ginsberg creator of the Fitpath has a B.S. in Exercise Science is a 12th Level Reiki Master Teacher and is certified by the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. To learn more about the work of the Fitpath visit www.thefitpath.com
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