How to Start Exercising Right Now (And Stick to It)
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Loading... - Zach Jackson
- 07 Oct 2022
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Let me start by saying this: I am practically giddy with the idea of you sitting on the other end of this computer. You’re about to start a whole new lifestyle, and that’s no small feat. The confidence, energy, vibrancy, passion, and discipline it will bring to your life will be well worth it!
While I know you’re committed, I’m sure there are some questions you have on your mind as well, including “Where do I even begin?”
Well, because I care about your success, my answer won’t be as cut and dry as “You need to do these exercises” and such.
Creating a new lifestyle does not only mean changing your physical but also mental habits, after all. Yes, you could start working out, but that would be a disservice. You would be making things far more challenging on yourself than you need to.
There are three things that you can build on to make a change last:
Mindset
Let’s start with the foundation of your goals: mindset.
As a fitness manager, I have witnessed how a slight change in mindset has the power to change lives. You just need to:
1. Know Your Why
If you were to walk up to me in a gym and ask how to start exercising, I would stop you in your track and answer you with another question. “Why do you want to start exercising?”
I do this because behavior change is an emotional thing! Typically, it takes someone hitting rock bottom to commit to change.
For me, I was chronically ill for years. I started working out to save my life! For some, they might have gotten out of breath and have not been able to play with their kids. One client of mine saw a picture of herself that brought her to tears. She didn’t even recognize herself anymore.
These are the emotions that will propel you to your goal. You need to know why you are doing what you are doing. Just knowing what to do will never help you reach the potential you deserve.
2. Create SMART Goals
Now for the fun part: goal setting. This is an exciting moment. You get to dream up what you want out of your habits. What dreams and goals do you want to reach?
Merely writing a goal down will make you 42% more likely to achieve them. Read More…
