Bodypower Fitness Centre

9 Get-Fit Tips

Here are 9 of our favorite get-fit tips:

1) Create your own contract. Write a contract to yourself with your goals and all the reasons why you want to keep them, and then sign it! By signing the contract you have committed to yourself that you are going to stick to your self-improvement program.

2) Make small, attainable goals. If weight loss is your goal, then consider starting out with 20 minutes of cardiovascular activity 2-3 times a week, then slowly increase your time to 30 minutes each session. You will begin to see and feel a difference in a few short weeks!

3) Hire a certified personal trainer. Having a trainer will keep you on track and give you the motivation and direction you need to obtain your goals.

4) Clear your shelves and fridge! Throw out all of the junk food in your house; if it isn't in your house you won't be able to eat it when you feel the urge. Replace old snack foods with new ones like cut veggies and fresh fruit.

5) Choose an activity that you really enjoy doing. Participating in activities you enjoy such as walking, riding a bike or going to group exercise classes will not only keep you motivated but, by mixing them up, will keep boredoom from setting in.

6) Make it part of your day. Schedule exercise as if it were lunch. No one likes skipping meals, right? Then don't skip your exercise appointment.

7) Motivate yourself by listening to music while you exercise. Putting on your favorite music while you exercise will lift your spirits and put some pep in your step.

8) Exercise with a friend. Having someone that needs you to motivate them as much as you need motivation helps you both stay on track.

9) Reward yourself. Once you achieve a short-term goal, do something nice to yourself.... perhaps buy a new piece of clothing that makes you feel great.

(source: Diet & Exercise Summer 2006)