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How to pick your fitness program?
by Cesar mm@mmrfitness.com of http://www.MMRFitness.com
For more information on Cesar and MMRFitness.com., please click on the above banner.
Every year, over half of the adult population of the US makes some kind of resolution towards losing weight, getting in shape, or generally improve their health. However, as nation, we are facing an obesity crisis which becomes worse each year that goes by.
So, why is this happening? Shouldn’t Americans be leaner each year, given their resolutions? The truth is that most of these Americans will abandon their fitness programs within the first few months, weeks, or even days. But what we will really focus on, are the reasons why this happens, and what can we do to avoid failing on our endeavor.
Attainable goals: Many people make the mistake of setting goals which are too high, or maybe too far to reach at the time. Set short-term goals for your program, which you believe can be reach within 6-8 weeks. In addition, set long-term goals that are aligned with the short-term ones, and are attainable within the next 6 months.
Know your limits: Most people, and I say this because of experience, quit their programs because they adopt programs (diets or training schedules) which are not realistic given their needs and their likes. In order to get to your goal, you must pick a route that you can follow. Otherwise you may end up lost, and take longer, or never make it there. Your diet and training program must be aligned with your reality. If you love eating bread, then eliminating bread from your diet for the next year will just make you cheat, and eventually feel frustrated and probably quit. Instead, you can adapt your diet to include small portions of bread, so that deprivation is not a problem.
Realistic schedule: Adapt your fitness program to your life, not your life to your fitness schedule. I know, I know… this may be against what we’ve heard along the years; but I’ve seen how this works for the best in many of our clients at MMR Fitness. Set your workout times around your schedule, and plan your meals accordingly.
Leave yourself open for changes: I believe that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. However, you must leave some room for changes. You may have planned all your meals for a day; but it is always good to have other options available, in case you are stuck at work, on a meeting, or simply can’t get to buy something healthy. Nutrition bars are always good to have around. The same applies to workouts… Have options available… You might have planned to lift today; but your wrist is killing you… well… try some cardio or lower body training instead. That way you’ll always be doing something towards your goal, and not against it.
These are the four most critical factors, and the ones I want to stress the most. There are others, of course; but if you focus on these, the others will come naturally. What does it take? Knowing yourself, and be willing to sit down, give it some thought, and if necessary, hire outside assistance.
* Article by Cesar mm@mmrfitness.com of www.MMRFitness.com
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