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Getting Back In the Exercise Groove


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Getting Back In the Exercise Groove

When was the last time you decided to hit the gym? If you are like most people, it can be hard to revive your regimen, especially if it has been awhile since you worked out. Fortunately, you don't have to let a little downtime make you feel sluggish. I have been super skinny and over the top fat, and I know what it takes to get back to the gym after a long hiatus. My blog details my own journey, so that you can stay motivated to attend those classes, perfect your run, or lift weights until it feels like your arms will fall off.

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7 Tips To Working On Getting Fit

If you are ready to work to get fit and get back into shape, you will want to work with a personal trainer. A personal trainer is more than a workout buddy; they are someone who is there to help guide you on your fitness journey.

1. Identify Your Motivation

First, you are going to want to identify your motivation for working out. Knowing what you want to work out can help you figure out your fitness goals and drive your motivation. Knowing in what ways you want your life to be different can help you shape your fitness goals as well. Understanding what you want to get out of working with a personal trainer, and tackling fitness goals, can better help you achieve and define those goals.

2. Start with Small Workouts

Second, when you are starting something new, it is best not to overwhelm your body. You are going to want to start with small workouts. You don't want to over-perform and hurt yourself or overcommit to too many workouts a week and burn yourself out. Instead, start with short workouts, such as half-hour in length. Commit to a small number of workouts per week, such as two or three. You want to work your body up to longer workouts, and you want to schedule workouts that you will be able to commit to.

3. Prioritize Consistency 

Third, you are going to want to prioritize consistency. It is better to stick to the same number of workouts per week than to push yourself too much with too intense workouts. Prioritizing consistency will help you build up your body. It takes time to change your body, so work with your trainer to come up with a consistent schedule you can stick with.

4. Find Workouts You Like

Fourth, don't try to do workouts that you don't enjoy. You are more likely to stick to your workout schedule when you like what you are doing. You may not know what workouts you enjoy starting with, so take some time to try out different workouts, and when you find one that you like, let your trainer know. Your trainer will then be able to set goals around the type of workouts you enjoy and find ways to challenge and help you grow in your fitness journey using workout styles and activities that you like.

5. Get Some Good Shoes

Fifth, if you want to work out more, you will need to have the right equipment. You will want to invest in good shoes that are going to provide you with the support you need. You will want to choose shoes that match the types of workouts you are doing, as different types of shoes provide you with varying levels of support.

6. Be Prepared to Wait for Results

Sixth, it is essential to understand that it will take time to get results, even when you are working with a personal trainer. It takes time to change and transform your body, so stay committed to the process.

7. Keep Your Goals Athletic Focused 

Seventh, it is essential to keep your goals athletically focused and small so that you can experience success. For example, you may want to run a certain distance, or you may want to try squatting a certain number. Set small and big goals that correspond with the type of workout you are doing.

If you want to get in shape, working with a personal trainer is a great way to achieve that goal. A personal trainer can help you identify your motivation, find workouts you enjoy, and set goals based on your workouts.