Fitness Tip: Starting a Fitness Program

Fitness Tip: Starting a Fitness Program

In the beginning, your fitness plan should not be overly aggressive.

One of the biggest problems most people encounter when starting a fitness program is rapidly depleted motivation after only a few weeks due to an overly ambitious fitness plan.

Two days per week of 20-minute low-intensity cardiovascular exercise (walking, jogging, biking, swimming); and two days per week of 30-minute light resistance training (using weights or resistance machines) is adequate in the beginning.

As you become acclimated to the lifestyle “shift” you can add more days and get improved results. But beware: if you try to do too much too fast, you may end up quitting altogether.

If you’ve tried and failed doing it alone, get a training partner or personal trainer who will help you sustain your motivation.

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