You want to exercise more. You wish you were more disciplined
like someone you know. You know you'd feel better if you exercised
regularly. You used to do it but just can't seem to get back in the
habit. Sound familiar?
The best of intentions doesn't get results. Plan for action. Stop and set yourself up for success by preparing in advance for your next day. Whether you exercise in the morning or you do it later in the day, follow each of the following steps to make sure you do what you intended.
1.) Decide what you're going to do for exercise tomorrow. Gather your shoes, clothes, gear and have it ready and waiting.
2.) Drink plenty of fluids. Dehydration is worse than getting up in the middle of the night. In hot environments whether its humid or dry, dehydration at even 1-2% can cause balance and reaction problems. Drink early and often.
3.) If you're planning morning exercise think through your morning routine so that you're not rushed. Time your exercise, getting ready and commute. Planning ahead will allow you to be in the moment even if you have to be on the clock. The same plan might be true of evening for you. Plan end of work day, family meals, and meetings.
4.) Plan your pre-exercise fuel, snacks on the go and breakfast. Exercise requires fuel to give you the best results. Determine whether you need a cooler to keep cold foods cold. If you need to plan a stop at the market to gather quality foods you will know in advance to add that time to your morning.
5.) Let everyone know you're exercising or else unplug so that you won't be disrupted. If you had an appointment with a trainer you'd be paying $75 for the appointment. Don't interrupt yourself!
These very small and simple steps are easy right? It's also easy to take for granted that you need to do them. The small act of preparing physically and mentally aligns your good intention with the right actions.
Try these steps for three weeks. Getting in the habit of applying them may also take some discipline. Tie the process to brushing your teeth at night. You're disciplined in doing that. You can spill that over to a new routine. You may notice that because you've set specific goals in place you sleep better too.
As you focus on exercise being a part of your day you may find yourself drinking more water and eating in a way that serves your activity. Last, the simple act of reinforcing for yourself that you can set a goal and follow through spills over to confidence with bigger tasks.
The best of intentions doesn't get results. Plan for action. Stop and set yourself up for success by preparing in advance for your next day. Whether you exercise in the morning or you do it later in the day, follow each of the following steps to make sure you do what you intended.
1.) Decide what you're going to do for exercise tomorrow. Gather your shoes, clothes, gear and have it ready and waiting.
2.) Drink plenty of fluids. Dehydration is worse than getting up in the middle of the night. In hot environments whether its humid or dry, dehydration at even 1-2% can cause balance and reaction problems. Drink early and often.
3.) If you're planning morning exercise think through your morning routine so that you're not rushed. Time your exercise, getting ready and commute. Planning ahead will allow you to be in the moment even if you have to be on the clock. The same plan might be true of evening for you. Plan end of work day, family meals, and meetings.
4.) Plan your pre-exercise fuel, snacks on the go and breakfast. Exercise requires fuel to give you the best results. Determine whether you need a cooler to keep cold foods cold. If you need to plan a stop at the market to gather quality foods you will know in advance to add that time to your morning.
5.) Let everyone know you're exercising or else unplug so that you won't be disrupted. If you had an appointment with a trainer you'd be paying $75 for the appointment. Don't interrupt yourself!
These very small and simple steps are easy right? It's also easy to take for granted that you need to do them. The small act of preparing physically and mentally aligns your good intention with the right actions.
Try these steps for three weeks. Getting in the habit of applying them may also take some discipline. Tie the process to brushing your teeth at night. You're disciplined in doing that. You can spill that over to a new routine. You may notice that because you've set specific goals in place you sleep better too.
As you focus on exercise being a part of your day you may find yourself drinking more water and eating in a way that serves your activity. Last, the simple act of reinforcing for yourself that you can set a goal and follow through spills over to confidence with bigger tasks.
Personal Training and Fitness expert Debra Atkinson, MS, CSCS is a
barely boomer and founder of Voice for Fitness. As a wellness coach and
personal trainer she provides articles, videos and up-to-date research
in practical tips for exercise and nutrition that will change the way we
age. Learn more at http://www.voiceforfitness.com/en/active_aging_secrets/ or find tips for being fifty going on sexy at https://www.voiceforfitness.com/en/store/navigating_fitness_after_50_the_book/
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