Three Quick Questions to Jumpstart Your Fitness
Posted by Michelle Kennedy on Fri, Jul 09, 2010
If you're not feeling excited about your fitness routine, if you're no longer seeing results, if you'd rather do your taxes than your regular routine, then it's time to reevaluate things. Check out the three key questions you should ask yourself to get your workouts back on track or watch the video below.
Question 1: Are you doing something you enjoy?
Remember the thrill of riding bikes or swimming when you were young? You didn't think about fitness then—it was all about playing, not exercise, and you did it because it was fun. Who says things have to change just because you're now a grown-up? Find something fun that you can do that will also give you a workout! Biking, rollerblading, kayaking, hiking—whatever activity you enjoy and will keep you interested and motivated—is the ideal workout.
Question 2: What is the best time of day for you to get in a workout?
Research shows that exercising in the morning is best because it allows you to get your workout in before the trials of the day take over, which often cause you to miss your sweat session altogether. Try exercising different times during the day to see which works best for you. And remember, this is good information to have whenever you're forced to adjust your schedule.
Question 3: How are you going to adjust your routine to accommodate the expected and unexpected?
The summer is loaded with lots of fun things to do, from vacations to weddings to barbecues to our kids' sports practices and camps. But all of these can throw a big wrench into the precision of your less-busy winter schedule. Each week, schedule your exercise sessions to fit around your hectic lifestyle. And think of it this way, in a month or two, when things settle back down, you'll be a pro at juggling and finding time for all of your priorities.