STARTING YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY
Starting your fitness journey is the hardest part of working out, but it’s so worth it! Not sure where to start? Too busy? Don’t have the right equipment or gear? Afraid of failure? …or are you just waiting for that perfect time?
You may be overthinking it. Don’t worry, here are our best tips to help you take that first step.
TOP TEN TIPS TO STARTING YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY
Find your why. Do you want to be stronger? Improve your mental health? Not lose your breath when playing with your grandkids? Look better in a tank top? Lower your risk of chronic disease? Knowing the reason you want to exercise will keep you motivated and on track.
Create a plan. Using your why, map out the small steps it will take to get and keep you on the right trajectory. Establish a simple routine and put it in your calendar. You can always adjust the blueprint as you go along.
Check out different types of exercises and find the ones that you like best. Our Better Body Conditioning, Jiu Jitsu and Zumba classes are a great place to start.
Be Realistic. It will take some time to get to your ultimate goal, and you will encounter challenges along the way. Determine which activities you are able to commit to and for how long. Then increase the intensity and duration of your workouts gradually.
Find support. A good support system will keep you motivated and accountable. Enlist the help of a friend, family member, group class or a Golden Home Fitness Personal Trainer.
Visualize success. Dancing to your favorite song. Knocking off five pushups during a commercial. Taking a walk around the block. Rehearse taking that first step in your mind. Making a vision board of your desired results is a great way to get started.
Celebrate even your smallest victories. New workout gear, a movie night or a massage might give you the incentive you need to reach your next goal.
Stay consistent. The key to success is consistency. Your plan might be challenging but you are not a quitter! Stick with it and reap all the benefits. Forgive yourself if you slip up once. But do your best not to skip two planned workouts in a row.
Track your progress. Counting your steps and keeping a workout journal are great ways to stay motivated. Reflect on your progress and your challenges. Then adjust as needed.
Enlist the help of a Golden Home Fitness Personal Trainer. We will help you set a realistic and achievable goal. Your Golden Home Fitness Personal Trainer will devise a customized fitness plan that is safe and effective for you.
We will teach you the proper form and techniques. You will get the most out of your workouts and remain injury-free. Your workouts will include lots of variety which will prevent boredom and burnout.
You can book your in-person or virtual training sessions at the times that work best for you. If you can’t come to our state-of-the-art studio in North Andover we can come to you. Your Golden Home Fitness Personal Trainer will hold you accountable and monitor your progress.
The support, motivation and guidance a Golden Home Fitness Personal Trainer will give you is invaluable. That’s why it’s so incredible that your first In-person or Virtual Personal Training Session is complementary and can be scheduled right here. We would love to ease you into fitness and provide you with a sure-fire strategy for success!
The Takeaway
The hardest part of a fitness journey is the first step. But, with a little effort, you can start changing your life for the better today.
By using your why to set a realistic goal and taking baby steps towards it, you can succeed. The support of a Golden Home Fitness Personal Trainer can be a game changer. At Golden Home Fitness, our mission is to empower people of all ages and abilities to live their healthiest lives. We will take the guesswork out of your workouts and empower you to take meaningful action.
WHY NOT TAKE THAT FIRST STEP TODAY? Your future self will thank you, and then they’ll ask you why you didn’t do it sooner!