Hello Pinups!

A few of you have stated that you have recently fell off (or out) of exercising and you now want to re-claim the benefits of it all again but aren't sure how. Here is an exercise/check list that can help. Try it out and let me know what you all think:

Follow these three steps:

First

Answer the questions Why, Where, What and When? I suggest writing the answers down so that you can refer back to them and then take at least a day of mental planning before you begin. These answers will ultimately help you to discover your overall goal. Why? Think of why you want to work out. Is it for health? To simply look good or for both? Where? Where are you going to work out? Will it be at the gym, a studio, outdoors, or at home? What? What type of class, or regimen will you use? Will it be kickboxing for cardio, walking on a treadmill or a strength building class? When? When are you going to work out...what day, dates and times? Once you have those questions thoroughly answered then you are ready to plan out a regimen using measured fitness steps to start to obtain your goals.

Second

Make a measured plan Your regimen should be measured with steps that can help you find small yet immediate results within the fitness level you are starting out with... not the one you are attempting to reach. In other words, it needs to be challenging but appropriate for your current fitness level. For instance, if you are not used to running but your goal is to ultimately become a marathon runner then you might want to start off with aerobic walking. Then a week or two later add in a faster paced walk with a few intervals of jogging for 30 seconds to one minute at a time. This will help you burn fat and increase your stamina all at the same time. If done consistently your immediate results will be greater lung capacity and a weekly source of fat burning. Each week increase your running time another 10-15%. Do this consistently at least 4 days a week and over time (less than 9 weeks) you'll be fully running and realizing your goal! If it's a strength or flexibility format you are looking for the principles of planning remain the same. Research a class or exercise method you would like to try. Find out the level of class or the equipment that is appropriate for you and commit to trying. In no time if you are consistent and if you like it and if the class is run well or the method you are using keeps you safe you will see results in about 6-8 weeks. Measured steps are your path to goal obtainment.

Third

Put it all together. This answering and planning system is respectfully called a strategy and it can be used for any sort of goal that you may have.

So map out a strategy and plan your goal today and then let me know how it goes!