HEALTH & WELLNESS
RESOLVE TO START THAT EXERCISE PROGRAM – SMARTLY
BY KYLE HERRIG
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t the beginning of each year, many of us make resolutions to exercise and “get fit.” Many times, you set too high a goal for yourself, work out too hard too quickly and hurt yourself. All is not lost! Now is the time to make a smart plan for how you’ll achieve your fitness goals…without injury.
INCLUDE STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE COMPONENTS. We will all have different goals, but there are two components to fitness. Don’t just hit the weights every day and expect to be fit. Likewise, running six days a week is not the key either. Create a balance between strength-training and cardio.
SET REALISTIC GOALS. If you tend to set NUTRITION. The best workout plan can’t your sights too high when making fitness outdo a terrible diet. Just because you’re resolutions and then feel defeated that the burning 800 calories in a workout doesn’t mean TRAINER, KYLE HERRIG number on the scale hasn’t gone down, or you’ll hit your goals if you aren’t at least aware you aren’t running a six minute mile, don’t despair. Start by of the nutrients and calories you’re taking in. trying to do cardio twice a week, and participate in a group strength training class twice a week. Oh, and be kind to CONSISTENCY. This may be yourself…this isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon. the most important point. Make sure that you are going to be UNDERSTAND YOUR NEEDS. Be sure you know what you committed to making a change are striving to achieve before you begin. Are you looking to and stick with your plan. If you win a bodybuilding competition or hoping to improve your haven’t worked out in awhile, overall fitness and feel better about yourself? Every gym has a the first three weeks will be the different philosophy – make sure you know it. worst, but sticking with the plan is what gets the results. And, at the end of the day, it’s more important that you do “something” rather than “everything.” Kyle Herrig, MS, ATC/L, CSCS, CAFS, USAT Coach, is owner/trainer at Triplex Training, which focuses on functional training. Triplex is located at 2701 W Queen Creek Road, Chandler, AZ 85248. Find more health & wellness articles at greenlivingaz.com/health
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