Tips and Tricks for Exercising

Exercising can be rewarding when done, but having the motivation to actually start is hard for some people. Below are some tips on how to be the best you when exercising.

#1 Be Consistent

Being consistent is the key to exercising well and getting results fast. Exercising on a regular basis means you will get results fast. No exercise program in the world works if you don't do it consistently.

#2 Set Realistic Goals

"Don't strive for perfection or an improbable goal that can't be met," says Kara Thompson. "Focus instead on increasing healthy behaviors."

In other words, don't worry if you can't run a 5K or lift 100kg just yet. Make it a habit to walk 15 minutes a day, do some strength training for a short time and then add time, distance, and weight from there.

#3 Get a friend to do it with

Find a friend or relative whom you like and trust who also wants to establish a healthier lifestyle. Encourage one another. Exercise together. Use this as an opportunity to enjoy one another's company and to strengthen the relationship. Having someone to push yourself when you can't is good for setting and achieving goals. Plus you can push them so they can achieve their goals at the same time. It's a win-win situation.

#4 Make your plan fit into your life

Make your plan fit your life. You don't need fancy exercise gear and gyms to get fit. If you've got floor space, try simple floor exercises to target areas such as the hips and buttocks, legs and thighs, and chest and arms (like push-ups, squats, and lunges).

#5 Get used to your body's best and worst time to exercise

Try to work out at the time you have the most energy, suggests Jason Theodosakis, exercise physiologist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. "If you're a morning person, schedule your fitness activities early in the day; if you perk up as the day goes along, plan your activities in the afternoon or evening."

When you work out when you have the most energy, you will get the best results.

#6 Be patient

Finally, remember that even if you follow all these tips, there will be ups and downs, setbacks and victories. Just be patient, and don't give up, Hang in there, and you'll see solid results.

I hope you learnt a bit. I did too when I first researched. Next post will be a follow on from this - 8 Exercises your doing wrong. See you next time :)