Top ways to get you going
When it comes to exercise, it’s up to you to get off the sofa
and do some! Sounds easy, but we all know how comfy that sofa is.
So, we’ve come up with a few ways to make sure you get the exercise
you need.
No matter how you look at it, in order to keep fit you will have
to introduce exercise into your life. The good news is that once
you start exercising, your body will feel good. And, when exercise
is part of your daily routine, you will find that instead of
dreading it, you will look forward to it. In fact, your body will
start craving it!
So, here’s how you can make exercise part of your
life:
1. Plan ahead, write it down in your
diary/calendar. If it’s in your mind, you’ll feel prepared for it.
And by blocking out an hour you’ll see that it doesn’t mean your
whole evening is taken up.
2.Go to the gym straight from
school/college/work. If you go home first you’ll make excuses and
find other things to do.
3. Find a friend or someone from your family
that already takes part in an activity. Why not do some exercise
together. You can help motivate each other.
4. Take up group classes. This will feel like
more of a commitment and you will feel like you are letting people
down if you don’t turn up. Guilt’s a great way to make yourself do
something!
5. Try setting yourself fitness goals to keep
you motivated
6. Make exercise part of your normal day. Walk
to school/work if it’s close by. If not, why not get off the bus a
couple of
stops early and walk the rest of the way. Use the stairs instead
of the lift.
7. Plan activities with your friends instead of
meeting up for dinner or a night out.
8. Focus on why it’s important to exercise and
keep thinking of all the benefits you’ll gain.