Fitness Tips

People need to make a priority of getting and staying fit. Because once the body starts to go downhill, it can sure be a tough battle heading back up. So here are some helpful tips.

1) If you are bored with your exercise plans or workout program, instead of quitting altogether, try cutting back or just doing something you enjoy instead, so you don't stop everything. For example, if you dislike weightlifting activities, head to the stationary bikes or treadmills. Some treadmills have settings like the Alpine Slopes where you go for uphill excursion adventures that test your strength and endurance. Give those a try and reach that mountain top!

2) Hire a personal trainer for a couple of workouts to see how you're doing and find areas of improvement, new routines to try. You can often find affordable rates at the local YMCA.

3) Set more realistic fitness goals by researching what they should be with your doctor. Losing more then 2 lbs per week, for instance, is taking too much weight off too soon, setting yourself up for failure and a return of the pounds you shed.

4) Get a work out buddy by networking at your local gym and signing up for one at the front desk. If there's a bulletin board there, place a note with your phone number on pull tabs on the bottom, telling fellow members to call if interested in working out together. List your available workout times for handy reference, too, and the best times to call you.

5) Repeat number 4 above with healthy diet planning. Seek friends to get together for a weekly or monthly diet planning and fun cooking session at your home, alternating with homes of other participants, if they like. Tell everyone to bring a favorite dish and healthy treat, favorite recipes copied x-number of times to share with others and a joke or fun baby-shower type game or activity. Look for some yourself on the Internet or pick up a book on party planning.

6) Be safe with your fitness plans. When you seek fitness activities, make sure there is plenty of parking in well lit, safe areas. Leave your plans with someone; for example if you go on a long hike, in case you run into trouble so that others know to watch for your return. Also pack and dress accordingly. Even if it's a quick hike in the woods, you can get lost or hurt. So carry along a first aid kit, filled water bottle, healthy foodstuffs and light blanket at least.

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