Ashlee Holmes: Personal Fitness Motivation
It's almost that time of the year again... that time when The Victoria's Secret fashion show airs and makes you feel even guiltier about all of the food you've been consuming during the holiday season.
Top Workouts of 2014
1. CrossFit
The powerful, high-intensity workout program was the top search at the turn of 2014. It’s not for the weak; the full-body routine was formally used to train soldiers, policemen, martial artists and professional athletes, and includes cardio, gymnastics and weight lifting. Men searched for the workout 65% of the time.
Fitness: Tips for staying motivated
4. Put it on paper
Are you hoping to lose weight? Boost your energy? Sleep better? Manage a chronic condition? Write it down. Seeing the benefits of regular exercise on paper may help you stay motivated.
You may also find it helps to keep an exercise diary. Record what you did during each exercise session, how long you exercised and how you felt afterward. Recording your efforts can help you work toward your goals — and remind you that you're making progress.
5. Join forces with friends, neighbors or others
Fitness: Tips for staying motivated
Fitness doesn't have to be drudgery. These tips can help you add focus and fun to your routine.
Have you ever started a fitness program and then quit? If you answered yes, you're not alone. Many people start fitness programs but stop when they get bored or results come too slowly. Here are seven tips to help you stay motivated.
1. Set goals
Start with simple goals and then progress to longer range goals. Remember to make your goals realistic and achievable. It's easy to get frustrated and give up if your goals are too ambitious.
For example, if you haven't exercised in a while, a short-term goal might be to walk 10 minutes a day three days a week. An intermediate goal might be to walk 30 minutes five days a week. A long-term goal might be to complete a 5K walk.
2. Make it fun
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