MOTIVATION FOR CONTINUED PROGRESSION
SPRING has finally sprung, and the build up to a sunny SUMMER is imminent! While it still comes as a surprise that the masses only wake up to the fact that it is time to get BEACH ready now (as if it were as simple as waving a magic wand), the truth is – that is exactly what happens! This begs the question, ‘why is it so difficult to stick to a training regime, stick with a current one or evolve an existing one?’ The idea behind this article is to assist you in setting out a plan to achieve and surpass you health and fitness goals whilst overcoming obstacles.
Prioritise your training! Don’t negotiate your training program! Imagine this – you are running late for an important meeting. You are already 10 minutes late, and you haven’t even left the house. Would you leave the house without brushing your teeth, or would you take the extra three minutes to brush your teeth (bearing in mind you are already so late)? I doubt there was any hesitation in answering, “Of course I would brush my teeth!” The reason being – morning breath is not ELITE! Your teeth would probably go on strike and forcibly remove themselves during the course of the day to avoid the bad breath! Now… apply the same principle into an exercise scenario. How often have you woken up with the intention of training, only to snooze the alarm, or to put it off till lunch time? Then during lunch you get stuck in a meeting (with a fresh breath of course) and can’t fulfil your personal promise… another day passes, then a week, then a month and before you know it you are auditioning for a part in the ‘BIGGEST LOSER!’ Remember – procrastination is the thief of time!
Now I understand that the majority of people do not get all warm and fuzzy inside at the prospect of exercise (like I do)! However, I firmly believe that your stance will change once you are involved in a training regime where your sessions are regular, objectives are being met and your body starts to take on the form you desire. At this stage you begin to wonder how you would function without exercise. You feel incredible on completion of every session. You feel terrible if you go too long without exercise. Having said this, it does take a few months to actually lock in and start to experience these types of sensations. Most people drop out before they get to this point. For those that do stick it out – training becomes a pleasure and a lifestyle necessity!
Interesting Facts:
Assuming that we sleep every night for 8 hours, we would be awake for 16 hours a day. If this is the case, a person training for 1 hour, twice a week is only training for 1.79% of their awake hours per week. An hour of cardio (moderate to high intensity) will increase your metabolism for roughly 90 minutes after exercise. An hour of weight training (moderate to high intensity) can increase your metabolism up to 48 hours after exercise. It is easy to see the importance of weight training in your training regime! I recommend KETTLEBELLS to assist in both departments!
Here are the steps to becoming ELITE:
BELIEF
- Look for friends, family or colleagues that have the body you desire. You may think they have ‘perfect bodies’, but believe me they would have struggled at some stage and have worked hard to achieve their goals. Confront these people and ask them how they overcame their challenges. If they can do it, so can you!
- Consistency is the key to success! Understand that this is a lifestyle not a fad! Would you like to lose weight for 2 months and then return to your starting position, or would you like to change the shape of your body, strip away body fat, achieve your goals and look great for the next 10 to 20 years?!
- Establish ‘Results Momentum’. Break your goals into smaller goals. Each success will give you confidence and self esteem to achieve further goals. This will lead to achieving your ultimate goals.
- Your initial effort that you display in your first few months will subside. Remember anything that is worth achieving is worth working for!
VISION
- Visualize your desired fitness level. Think of all the things you have wanted to achieve in the physical realm, whether it be; a fun run, a 10km trail run, a marathon, a triathlon, a cycle race, a surf ski race or a scuba diving trip. Visualize yourself accomplishing your goals. Now imagine what your fitness levels would be and what your physique would look like if you were able to accomplish these goals! You can!
- Use affirmations and connect with them. This gives you the perception that you have achieved what you want to achieve. i.e. “I am getting stronger every day”, “I am ELITE”.
GOALS
- This is the time to transfer your GOALS and DREAMS into REALITY!
- Write down a list of ALL your goals, dreams and aspirations. Now narrow them down to a list of 1 to 3 that are most important to you.
- Make your goals specific. Losing weight is not a goal, losing 3kg’s is!
- Your GOALS must be S.M.A.R.T. (e.g. I would like to train for and complete the IMPI challenge on the 23rd October. The REWARD for completing this is a new pair of shoes).
- Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Reward-based, Time frame - establish a deadline for each goal.
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