New Year's Fitness Resolutions
Hey,
how are those fitness resolutions going?
It's been quite some time
since January 1st, and I'm sure that you're feeling great about the new year
and the opportunities it brought.
But how many of us have
actually stuck to our fitness goals for more than a week or two?
How many managed to maximize
our physical development results?
If the answer is "not
me," then this blog post is for you.
The new year is right around
the corner so if you want to optimize your progress and smash your new year's
resolutions way before the new year even started, keep reading this as we give
you our best tips to get you through to your goals.
#1 Plan Ahead
If you think about it,
fitness is quite predictable, especially if you have a specific,
well-thought-out plan of action.
So before you rush into doing
the things you have to do to improve physically and mentally, you have to,
well, know what you're doing!
Think about the end results
you want to achieve in the upcoming year and build your plan accordingly.
This would entail careful
optimization of physical activity and nutrition so if you are a newbie in this
regard, your best bet is to hire a professional trainer/coach/nutritionist, who
can help you figure out what's best for YOU.
#2 Find Quality Food Sources
In the fitness world, it's
all about quality over quantity so if you plan on achieving a great physique
and fitness goals in the next year, your nutrition should be of top priority.
You have to know what foods
are going to help you get there faster while minimizing any negative effects or
sacrifices along the way.
There is a lot of theory
regarding healthy nutrition, but if we had to get it down to a couple of bullet
points, here's how it would look like:
- Derive sufficient essential nutrients (Proteins
& fats) from quality sources (foods from well-raised animals)
- Avoid processed foods, focus on whole foods
- Drink plenty of water
- Eat sequentially (first carbs & veggies, then
proteins and fats)
#3 Get A Training Buddy
Odds are that at least one of
your closest friends has also set fitness goals, meaning that, well you have
someone like-minded close to you!
Share your resolutions with
friends and get yourself a training buddy!
In doing so, you can open
ground for accountability and exchange of information about training and
nutrition.
Last but not least, sharing
healthy habits with a close friend can create a strong bond that lasts a
lifetime!
#4 Monitor & Adjust
Even if you do hire a
professional to create tailored training and nutrition plans, you must keep in
mind that nothing works forever.
Throughout your fitness
journey, you must track your progress and adjust the plan as needed.
This is the exact reason why,
in working with a professional, you should also consider regular check-ins and
weekly consultations, besides the creation of specific fitness plans.
#5 Start A New Activity
Fitness training and good
nutrition are just two fundamentals for your new year's resolutions.
The next chapter of your
fitness starts when you realize how much more than that you can do with your
body and mind.
In the new year, choose a
new, fun activity to engage in and stay consistent with!
Feel the joy of using your
body for a variety of activities - Training isn’t just weights and cardio!
To Wrap It Up
The time has come to make a
new year's fitness resolution. The question is, what are you going to do for
your health this year?
For many people, it’s easy
because they already have an idea of where their challenges lie and the changes
they need to make in order to get healthier.
But if that doesn't apply to
you then don't worry!
If you've never set foot into
a gym before or barely know anything about any kind of exercise routine, reach
out to us and we'll get you started on your resolutions!
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