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7 Ways to Stay Motivated For Fitness

7 Ways to Stay Motivated For FitnessBy Cathy Clark

Here are seven ways you can maintain motivation for fitness. As Fall and winter approach, there are many ways to be fit,but how to get motivated you ask? Use the following 7 steps consistently, and you will begin to see the advantages to staying active.

1. Be your own farmer. Cultivate a winning attitude by focusing on all the times in the past you have been successful. Turn off the inner voice that says, I can't? It's not positive self talk that your sub conscious is hearing, thereby creating a not positive habit. Look at those around you who have accomplished success. They have done so by the drive they have to succeed. It's not luck. It's diligence (conscientiousness or determination or perseverance when doing something) on their part. Go to the times you were successful, and recall what it felt like. Picture where you were, and hold that image in your mind. Remember how good it felt.

2. Substitute any unrealistic /images with goals that are achievable. Quit looking at the ads on T.V. or in magazines. You know the ones. All those smiling, slim, bronze-bodied young individuals. Do youself a favor; be realistic. Yes, you have to do the work. So use the aid of your imagination to create what is greatest for you. Start with visualizing how you would look, after losing 10 pounds. How would you feel? How would your clothes feel? Begin to hear your friends commenting positively about your progress. Now how does that feel? Your mind, along with your sub conscious, is creating a focus on what you want. This is not fantasizing. This is visualizing a realistic goal. Keep running the Movie. With this inner drive to see yourself in this new way, you have guidance to lead you to your goals.

3. Discover the environment that suits you best. What is it you like? A co-ed gym? Something just for women, or maybe a private studio with your own fitness trainer? If you head to a large open co-ed gym with the music pounding away, thinking you'll 'put up with' all the noise, yet you know you'd like something quieter, chances are you won't return. Looking for something like yoga, perhaps? Source out what is available. Do your homework. Ask to take a tour of any facility. You'll be shown around , and be able to get a feel for the place, before you lay out the money. Enjoy the surroundings, and you will stick to your goal effortlessly.

4. So what kind of work out is greatest for you? There are several camps for fitness. Ask yourself what is your goal here? Is your goal to tone and build muscle, or to lose weight? Each require a certain focus on routine. What if you want to become stronger and trimmer. Go with a combined routine. Mix it up a bit, with running, cycling, or swimming. Targeted weight training is good, too. Bottom line is you have to feel comfortable doing the program. If it is uncomfortable, don't do it. Look for something else that appeals to you. There are ton of options out there.

5. Grab a buddy. Why not consider a workout partner, if you know you need a push! It's fun to combine two people's energy, and look forward to the social part of getting your fitness in. Be sure to look for a buddy who has the same goalsyou do, and both of you will win.

6. Work your mind first, before you hit the gym ! You can start your mind's workout before you hop out of your car. Begin by adding up all the positive reasons you are going. And how great you will feel following today's workout. Remember how all the tension you have drains away while you work out. You like that! Project in your mind's eye the visualization of how the gym will look today, the people there, all the sounds, how you'll feel during your workout, and following it. The purpose is to get yourself in the mood.

7. Make a date with yourself ! Create a frequent and regular schedule and honor this as you would any other important appointment or commitment. If 60 minutes several times a week is unrealistic, then back the number down to 30 minutes. Don't overlook something as simple as going for a walk.

Got a dog? Great! Pat yourself on the back, and take the dog out! Have fun and create a large workout / fitness calendar somewhere in your home where you are apt to see it. Honor yourself by marking off the days you plan to do your activity, then use a bright colour to cross off completed activities! Each time you look at the calendar, you are reminded of all your successes. Bring the family into the game. They can help you stay on track. After all, when you feel better, everyone around you will pick up on your new found energy and zest for life. That's a good thing ! Feeling like the obligations that crop up are more important than working out? Well, as you work on your self image through fitness, you can't help however release work related stress, and select a way to solve your problems. So don't shelve the fitness.

Here's an important fact to remember; any and all not positive energy is consumed ( burnt up) while you are engaged in physical activity. Stress actually disappears. Science has proved that endorphins, called peptides, are released during activity. They react with the opiate receptors in the brain to make you feel better. If you tend to be a workaholic, use something time sensitive, like hitting the gym on the way home, a reason to leave work on time ! Grab your fitness buddy and go and burn up all the day's stress!

If you do miss the occasional workout, it's important not to beat yourself up. Be understanding with yourself, and show respect. It's not the end of the world! Make the decision to get back on the horse, and have fun doing it. You're worth it!

Cathy Clark is a Personal Professional coach with over 7 years experience helping people learn how to utilize the Law of Attraction in their career, business, or just plain Life - get what you want, not what you don't. Cathy can be reached through her website, http://www.coachingwithcathy.com or by email, cathy@coachingwithcathy.com

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Exercising - 10 Ways to Stay Motivated

Exercising - 10 Ways to Stay MotivatedBy

Dan Cenidoza

Many people have trouble staying motivated to exercise, most, if not all of the time. They usually find something else they'd rather be doing. And when you don't like to exercise, that's not hard to do. Here is a list of things you can do in your training and in your life to help make your exercise program a small easier to stick with:

Stop saying you hate exercise! Telling yourself you don't like to workout will not make going it to the gym any easier. You're sending yourself subliminal messages that certainly won't make for a good workout, if you even make it that far. Better yet, tell yourself you enjoy working out (even if you don't)! Did you know that I "love" public speaking?

Set goals. Set your mind on what you want to do. Get a clear picture of how you want to look, what you want to do or how you want to feel and write it down. You're much more likely to stick to your plan if you have transcended your thoughts onto paper. Actually taking the time to write down your goals makes you that much more serious about actually achieving them.

Find a workout partner. Having a workout buddy can make a big difference in your training. Though you need to find someone who is serious. Someone who won't miss workouts. You should be able to hold each other accountable, however don't become dependent on the each other. If your partner misses a workout, you cannot let that hold you back!

Find something you enjoy. If you don't like the activity you're doing, your not going to keep doing it. Notice I said activity, exercise doesn't have to come from treadmills and free weights. Play tennis, go swimming, lift rocks, take long walks on the beach or do whatever it is that you enjoy doing; the important thing is that you do something physical on a regular basis, anything will do.

Hire a trainer. Some people just need a small external motivation and a good trainer should be able to provide that plus make the workout more enjoyable. Money is also a big motivator, so once you pay a trainer for their services, you'll be sure to get what you paid for!

Ask for help from your friends and family. Tell them about what you're trying to do and ask them for their support. Ask them to hold you accountable... they'll be happy to give you a hard time for not sticking to your plan.

Set a schedule. Mark on your calendar what days you will go to the gym and stick to it.

Mental preparation. If you know today is a training day, get your mind set on what you're going to be doing. Tell yourself that you're going to have a good workout and know that you're going to feel good when you leave the gym.

Eat healthy. Lazy and lethargic feelings are often caused by a lack of nutrients. If you have no energy because you haven't eaten today, or because you've eaten nothing however junk food, how can you expect to work-out? Let's not use "lack of energy" as an excuse to not exercise however let's not sabotage our workout with poor eating habits.

Be creative. Whether it's in your workout or in your methods of staying motivated. Find something that you can do to make your training more attractive to you. We are all individuals and what might work for someone, may not work for you. Find what works for you!

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How to Set Fitness Goals and Measure Your Success

How to Set Fitness Goals and Measure Your SuccessBy Shin Ohtake

Tip #1: Ask yourself the following questions:

What do I want to accomplish?

When do I want to reach my goal?

Is my goal realistic?

What am I willing to do (or give up) to accomplish this goal?

Tip #2: Pick a frequent and regular schedule

If you can, schedule a specific time (preferably the same time) each day to workout. This is a superb way to make workouts a part of your day, just like going to work or picking up the children (young people) from school. By having a set time everyday to workout, you don't feel like you have to "squeeze" it in, which often results in not doing it at all.

Tip #3: Sign a contract

Hold yourself accountable by creating a contract. It doesn't have to be long, however it should include all the specifics of your goal. As with any real contract, leave a space for your signature-and don't forget to sign on the dotted line!

Tip #4: Workout with a friend

Having a workout buddy is a superb way to stay motivated - especially and particulary when you're having an off day. Your friend can take and keep you in check and you can return the favor. Plus, it's more fun and you can help each other out.

Tip #5: Always be prepared by having your gym bag with you

Keep your gym bag packed and with you at all times. No more, "...but, I don't have my stuff with me", excuses.

Tip#6: Measure your success

Measure your body. I recommend using measuring tape - not a scale. Measuring tape is a much more accurate reading of your body's changing shape. Remember, muscle weighs more than fat or adipose tissue (and looks much better).

Track your load progression and work performance. Can you lift more than you did last month? Can you perform more work in the same amount of time?

Evaluate your energy level. Do your workouts make you feel more energized?

Ability to perform everyday tasks. Are you finding it easier to do work around the house, chase the kids, or play extra-curricular sports?

Tip #7: Reward yourself

Commitment isn't always easy - especially and particulary when it comes to fitness and weight loss. Giving yourself something to look forward to is a great motivator to stay on track. So go ahead, treat yourself.

Shin Ohtake is the author of the world-famous fitness program, MAX Workouts. To learn more about how you can get ultra lean and toned with shorter workouts, visit http://www.MaxWorkouts.com

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