A note from our owner, Joe Rakoski, about getting results in 2015!
Each and every year people come out of the wood work to start a fitness program as a part of a New Year’s Resolution, yet after a month or so, or even just a few weeks later they have thrown in the towel. The main reason for this: Fitness is hard and it’s not just something you try for a few weeks or months. It’s a lifestyle change. The reasons why people want to get into shape are normally part of larger problems that cannot be solved by shake weights, at home tread mills or that total body gizmo with 20 handles that looks like something from SAW 4. So, what sets those that end up sticking to a fitness program and the ones who don’t and how can you be a part of the few that stick with it? Here are my top 4 tips that will increase your chances of staying on the fitness wagon for good.
1. Get accountability. Having someone to hold you accountable other than your sneaky self who keeps telling you “tomorrow.” This can be a workout buddy or a fitness coach or a team of coaches. Having an appointment set or someone else to workout with can make all of the difference in keeping you going.
2. Follow a plan or a program. If you join a gym or go to the gym for a workout and don’t have a plan or program to follow… What exactly are you doing there? Doing the same thing each and every time you come into the gym or even worse, not knowing what you are doing, will lead to frustration, injury and ultimately the “Q” word. This year get with a coach and put together a workout plan that has variation and solutions for when you hit those plateaus and road blocks.
3. Slow and steady wins the race. Many people are so pumped up about their New Year’s resolution that they want to train 8 times per week. Two a days. No Rest days. Hours of cardio on top of weigh training. This will not only lead to burnout or injury, but can also be counter productive. These are the people that start and stop and lose 20 lbs and then gain back 40lbs. Set 2-4 days per week for 30 mins- 1hr that you can dedicate to working out. Make sure you also give yourself rest/recovery days. Do this and you will more results over time with results that are real and sustainable.
4. Get help with Nutrition. 90% of getting in shape is all about how you are fueling your body. You cannot out train poor nutrition. Today’s world is filled with processed foods and things that we have been told are “low fat” or “healthy,” when in reality they may not be. Do some personal research on nutrition and don’t always believe what you see on food labels. Strive to eat more fresh vegetables, fruits, healthy fats and protein. If you don’t know where to start, grab a healthy nutrition tips and food list from one of our coaches and start there.
This year, don’t be the person that we only see for a few weeks or months. You owe it to yourself to make this the year that you stick with a fitness program for good.
