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Sunday, April 17, 2011

Go for your fitness goal


It is very common to start an exercise plan, and then give it up midway due to boredom, lack of time, pressing work deadlines or just sheer laziness.

Tendencies that lead to the abandonment of a healthy lifestyle cause not only weight gain, but also lead to depression, frustration and an acute sense of inadequacy. But adhering to a few simple steps can always help one to maintain an exercise plan or fitness regimen.

Researches have shown that people who exercise first thing in the morning are more likely to adhere to their fitness and diet plans. So it will help to start early to increase motivation levels Exercising with a buddy is also known to help maintain accountability, besides making it harder to shirk that extra set of crunches. If exercise gets boring, it helps to keep oneself distracted with music, television or a magazine.

A zingy playlist of cardio-music is a must. Try mixing up the regimen. Alternate between jogging, aerobics, dance, sports and yoga to make exercising fun. At all times, be realistic and set smaller goals. Set a small target at the start of every week — little successes can play a big role in sustaining motivation levels.