5 Easy Steps To Start Your Fitness Program

Posted on July 1, 2013 by - Health Blog

The most common challenge that people face now is how to incorporate fitness into their lives. They know they have to do something to get in shape but they really don’t know how. It can be discouraging because of the abundance of information out there. So much that it can be overwhelming to know where to begin.

The trainers at Transform Personal Training have listed these 5 simple steps you could follow to help you get started:

Commit To Start Exercising and Eating Right

Making the decision to do something provides a form of commitment you made to your self. Deciding that you need to change behavior creates new possibilities. When you say to your self “I need to get in shape”, it means something. You should be answering these questions in your mind: When can I work out? What exercises do I need to do? What foods should I be eating? Make your self think about the commitment you just made. Only then can you let go of the past and take steps to move forward.

Journal What You Do

Knowing your schedule will help you set realistic goals and help you find a few hours a week to start exercising. You’ll have a visual perspective on what you can and can’t do with your routine. Use a fitness journal to track everything from your workout routines, time of day, energy level, and how you feel before and after your workout. This is a great way to stay motivated and see what works for you.

Research and Find Helpful Information

Take advantage of your favorite search engine and learn a little bit about fitness and nutrition. However, do not go overboard and lose focus. Find a source of information you like and take notes. Find the simplest and easiest workouts and nutrition tips. Don’t over load yourself with information. A lot of useful information can be found in our blog in articles such as this one and others. In fact, here is another article discussing 5 tips for getting fit.

Create a Simple Plan and Set Realistic Goals

Following a simple plan while on a hectic schedule is much easier than following an elaborate plan. You should have a plan of which days you want to work out and one goal to change your eating habits for the next few weeks. For example, “I will work out for a half an hour for 4 days this week. I will eat a little less each meal.”

Execute Your Plan
You should look at your plan every day upon waking. You need be mentally prepared for the great day ahead of you. Having your daily schedule in hand will help you achieve your goals for the day. When you complete your workout for the day, highlight it or cross it off your list. It will show you that you accomplished something for yourself. This will be the hardest but definitely, the most rewarding step.
If you would like further help in setting up goals and a plan, a personal trainer in Chicago from Transform Personal Training can help you get started and stick with your Fitness Program.