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Fitness - Ring the Changes
by Gerwicht Verlea
http://www.fitnessb.com
In the early stages of a fitness drive - the days and weeks
after the decision to get fit has been taken - most people
put a lot of effort in. Even when the body is finding it
hard going the mental strength that comes from the initial
enthusiasm pulls us through. For anyone who has not
exercised for some time the initial gains can be impressive
too. The heart, the muscles, begin to wake up and flush
with strength... we should have done it years ago!
As time goes on, even if the physical form is still
improving, the mind can get find it a little dull. It is
the time when the gym-goer has checked out all the gear in
the gymnasium, settled on those machines they like best...
yes, you know it is good for you but the you feel
uninspired. Do not throw in the towel at this point, there
are things that can be done!
Take comfort in the knowledge that this difficulty in
keeping focussed happens to everyone. It is simply your
brain reminding your body that it is time for a change.
For a runner the variation can be achieved in a number of
ways. New routes, some track work or some gym sessions.
Cross-training like weight session at a gymnasium can help
you avoid injury and build muscles that will improve your
running too.
Gym goers should opt for a couple of classes a week instead
of gym sessions or a swim. It takes a lot of discipline to
exercise on your own - it is all down to you - so a class
is good because someone else is setting the pace and the
things you do and it can be more fun to do a class with
other people. Otherwise try a team sport or get friends to
come to the gym with you or for a cycle, that way you can
motivate each other.
Sometimes it is not lack of motivation that gets in the way
of our exercise regime but work or other commitments. It is
easy to feel like we will lose some of the benefit or
fitness we have achieved if we miss a couple of sessions.
However, instead of feeling immediately unhealthy if you
have to miss a couple of sessions try and do something
small to compensate. For example start walking up stairs if
you do not always do so.
The lunch break is a perfect opportunity to go walking.
Short and reasonably fast helps keep you healthy - even
better if you need to attend a meeting that is not so
distant you can leave the car and avoid the taxi: walk
instead. At the end of a tiring day it is usually possible
to do a little home exercising - floor work - that will
help pick you up.
Like everything, if we do the same thing over and over it
can become monotonous, the thing to remember is to take
action and change your routine before it gets to you and
you want to stop. Happy exercising!
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