If you've had a tough time starting a fitness program or obtaining the results you desire, this short article may help.
I've been a fitness trainer for my martial art students, military troops and clients. (I've earned ACE & APEX Certifications)
One thing the fitness training industry doesn't say enough (because it's not profitable to...) is this: Start slow and steady, one easy change at a time and create fitness habits that are NOT dependant on you having to go to the gym or on a Trainer "pushing" you.
Teach yourself and be your own trainer!
Here's a routine I used for a client of mine who was overweight, hated working out, smoked cigarettes, had diabetes and blamed everything & everyone but herself. For her to change her life, we had to do it SLOWLY and change her daily habits.
My goal was to get her to the point where she didn't need me anymore.
Sample:
Week #1 - Learn a simple head to toe stretch and do it shortly after you wake up and right before you go to bed.
Week #2 - Go for a 20 minute walk 3 days a week. (Mon - Wed - Fri, for example)
Week #3 - Do calesthenics on Tues - Thurs - Sat... only 3 exercises. Push-ups on knees, Chair squats (bodyweight only) and crunches. We did 3 sets of 3 reps for each exercise. Why? We wanted to develop HABITS and not cause pain. Her brain and stubborn personality would have STOPPED trying to develop these habits if pain was initially involved.
Week #4 - Stop drinking soda (water was substituted)
Each week we continued the previous weeks habits but added a new one. If we didn't add a new habit, we increased the repetitions on her exercises ONLY BY 2 reps!
At the end of the year, she had lost 38lbs... could do 25 push-ups... 32 sit-ups... and was walking 20 minutes EVERY day. She quit smoking in the 3rd month and her diabetes was under control w/o medication.
So, no excuses... start TODAY!
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Brian K. Allen, Director
The Trump Network
http://www.AllenTeamOnline.com
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