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WARNING!! Always seek the advice of a Medical Doctor before starting, or making
changes in your diet or exercise program.
In today's fast paced world,
sometimes it can be challenging to find the time to get to the gym to workout. I
am sure you have heard many people say, "There just aren't enough hours in the
day." The number one excuse for not training on a regular basis is not being
able to find the time.
Ninety nine percent of all excuses are not valid!
If you are serious about getting in shape, if it is a top priority, nothing will
get in the way of you achieving your goal. If you want something bad enough, it
is amazing what you will do to get it. Here are a few things you can do to
eliminate the "I don't have time" excuse.
- Get up an hour earlier, or stay up an hour later. Dedicate this extra hour
of time to training and achieving your fitness goals. Fact: Most people spend
more time sleeping than they need to. Eight or nine hours of sleep can be great,
but by no means necessary to maintain your health and let you feel good.
Personally, I find it easier and more effective to get up an hour earlier and
train first thing in the morning for two reasons. Training first thing in the
morning increases your metabolism and keeps you burning calories at an increased
rate throughout the day. Another great reason to train first thing is to
eliminate the possibility of procrastination and blowing off a workout. By the
end of the day, the last thing in the world you want to do after a long day of
work and responsibility is workout. Getting your training in first thing will
also increase your energy level and make you feel good about yourself. It gives
you a sense of accomplishment which will help you tackle the rest of your day
and insane schedule with a smile.
I am sure that at least one "morning person" reading this said to themselves,
"Get up an hour earlier, he must be out of his mind!" Even if you get up half an
hour earlier, this equates to three and a half hours of exercise time a week
that you didn't have before. With only investing a half hour a day, you can get
quick, noticeable results.
- Put together a home exercise program for those days you just can't get to the
gym. For about $150.00, you can buy some dumbbells, a bench, and a floor mat
for abdominal training. Although you can not get as thorough a workout as you
could in a health club - it's better than nothing! Herschel Walker, a pro
football player, has one of the best physiques around and he has never touched a
weight! His workout consists of push-ups, sit-ups, and cardiovascular exercise.
You can get great results sticking to the basics. Remember, consistency and
intensity are your key ingredients for success.
If money is an issue and you can't afford to buy the equipment mentioned
above, all you need is a VCR. There are hundreds of great video tapes designed
for toning, weight loss and fat burning. If you don't want to go to a gym, this
allows you to exercise in the privacy and comfort of your own home.
All
exercise video tapes are designed with music as a background. Music is a
powerful tool when it comes to exercise. It lifts your spirits and increases
your enthusiasm. Music also takes your mind off the clock and makes your
workouts seem to go faster.
Exercise to music that you enjoy. If you like
music from the 50's, 60's and 70's, Richard Simmons "Sweating To The Oldies", or
Cory Everson's "Step In Time" are great beginner level programs. If you like
martial arts and self defense, purchase a tae bo tape.
If you are in
decent shape, semi-coordinated and like today's dance music, you can choose from
several of MTV's "The Grind Workout Hip Hop Aerobics", Paula Abdul's, "Get Up
And Dance", Milo Levell's "Hip Hop Body Shop", Kathy Smith's "Latin Rhythm
Workout", or Christy Lane's "Funky Freestyle Dancing."
If you have two
left feet like me, you will quickly be able to master Denise Austin's Xtralite
Beginner's Aerobics.
All of these tapes and hundreds more are available
for sale at most music and major department stores. If you want to check out a
tape before you buy it, most of these video tapes can also be rented at your
local video store.
Incorporating these simple principles into your daily
routine will make it much easier for you to stick to the program, improve your
health, and move closer to your fitness goals.
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