Have you ever felt like you wanted to get fit but struggled with it? It’s the same thing with our health, if we don’t take care of it then we are prone to sickness and disease. It’s important to be fit and stay healthy because when your health is not at its best then there’s no telling how long you will live or what state you will be in when you die. Do whatever it takes to maintain and fit your health and fitness so that you can live longer, stronger, healthier, happier lives! What does it take to maintain your health and fitness?
Have realistic goals
Having an unrealistic goal—for example, getting six-pack abs in a month—is only going to cause you frustration. If your goals are just beyond your reach, they won’t provide enough motivation. If they’re too easy, you might not see a difference. When setting fitness goals, remember that small changes (like adding more fruit or vegetables to your diet) can lead to big results (like dropping a pants size).
Keep track of your progress
It’s much easier to stick with a fitness routine when you can easily see how much progress you’ve made. Setting goals is a great way to keep track of your progress—and make it clear what you still need to work on. A goal might be things like reducing your body fat percentage, completing an obstacle course race, or competing in a 5K event. It could also be something as simple as working out for 30 minutes three times per week or lifting weights for twice that amount of time. The important thing is to set goals that are challenging but realistic so that you have a concrete way of measuring success at your current fitness level.
Find out what motivates you
In order to stay committed, it’s important to know why you want or need something. For example, do you want more energy so that you can spend more time with your kids? Or perhaps, you need better health so that you can travel. Knowing what your motivation is will help keep your resolve strong and improve your chances of success. To get started, list some reasons why achieving your goal is important for you. Writing down a few notes about what each one means to you will be helpful later on when things get tough—it’s important to remind yourself of how far you’ve come as well as how much further there is left for you to go!
Set up rewards for completing goals
Keeping your eye on a big prize—or a few of them—can give you something to look forward to. The same goes for fitness goals: Tell yourself that once you’ve completed one goal, you can reward yourself with a goal-appropriate treat. If your goals are time- or date-specific, then see if there’s an event coming up that would be in line with your rewards. For example, a two-month goal of training for a 5K may mean that you should schedule a post-goal trip soon after reaching it. Or maybe every time you complete one health goal, celebrate by treating yourself to something healthy like fruit or baked goods instead of hitting up fast food or ordering takeout.
Stick with it through ups and downs
One of the most common mistakes people make when working out is giving up right before they see any results. Motivation can be a major challenge for someone looking to get fit, but we all have ups and downs. Try your best not to let them derail you. Think about why you started: You wanted more energy, so that’s worth celebrating every time you feel an increase in endurance or vitality. You also wanted better health, so it’s OK if your blood pressure numbers come down a little slower than you expected!
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