Having something to look forward to will help stay consistent and exercise better. It could be something as simple as a weight target or clothes size or possibly just being able to look forward to your next trip to the beach or pool. Or you could be training for a five or ten K or even a half or full marathon. How about being able to hike right up the mountain during hunting season or run down the court at open gym. Maybe you want to be able to keep up with the kids and do all the stuff you like to do without getting injured. It doesn’t really matter what it is just pick something to help motivate you. There’s a difference between just exercising and training. When your training for whatever it is you might want to train for it helps you be more intense and disciplined. When you add purpose to the process it’s easier to be persistent and prosper.
I’m thinking about joining the ranks of the warrior dash(www.warriordash.com) an extreme obstacle course race that’s about three miles. I haven’t signed up yet but just thinking about it has already helped change my exercise back into training. In the first rounds of many of the programs just the idea of getting through it is usually enough. But after several rounds you might start to slack and lose track. You need something to look forward to in order to maintain your new lifestyle. Sixty or ninety days completed is great but what’s next? What will you do with your new found health and fantastic fitness? Use it or lose it! Use it for whatever you want hiking, biking, racing or just chasing the kids. But find something to make your exercise training and you’ll soon find yourself at the finish line reigning!
Have a great day and be blessed in every way!
Pat
www.fit444.com
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