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Keeping the Fire Alive!
The days of summer have slipped away. Fewer beach days and bbq\’s, and less days to wear our beloved swimsuits. Kids are back to school, and our workload seems to increase by the day. Fitness and healthy lifestyles are slowly slipping on the priority list. You don\’t have to let cooler weather and a busy lifestyle ruin the body you\’ve worked so hard into attaining all summer. Here are a few tips to keep you motivated this fall season:
1. Use the buddy system. You\’ll be more likely to hit the gym if you\’re meeting a friend there. They\’ll help keep you accountable.
2. Set a goal. There\’s nothing more motivating that that first 5k looming in bold letters on the calendar. Register early and commit to an exerise program that will get you in shape by race day. The goal doesn\’t even have to be an organized race. Maybe its a mission to fit into those old pair of jeans buried in your closet by Thanksgiving. Whatever it is, define it, write it down, and revisit it daily.
3. Schedule a regular workout time. Some of the most committed exercisers do it everyday before the sun comes up or late at night when the kids are in bed. Sit down with your schedule and try to build in an hour each day to be good to your body.
4. Think fun and variety. Whether it\’s a toning and sculpting class that changes choreography every week or a trail run that changes scenery every season, design your exercise routine around a variety of exercise methods. Listen to your inner voice when choosing the best workout for you, such as a hip hop class that satisfies your passion for dance, etc.
5. Reward yourself. After each exercise session, take a few minutes to savor the good feelings that exercise gives you.This type of internal reward can help you make long term commitment to regular exercise. External rewards can help too, such as new pair of running shoes or new music whenever you reach a longer range goal.
Summer may have come to an end, but the desire to stay fit and healthy does not!
Happy Fitness!
Geo Chang, C.P.T.
Geo\’s FITNESS TIP OF THE MONTH
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Football Season + Staying Fit!
Pizza and chicken wings may be standard fare during football season, but dig into the fatty foods now, and you\’ll need more than a few extra workouts to burn off those extra calories later. Ditch the deep fried buffalo wings and go bite size morsels of lean shredded baked buffalo chicken breasts. Combine with hot sauce and green onions. Another idea are grilled chicken / veggie skewers as well as mixed nuts instead of potato chips. They are loaded with protein instead of fat and carbs. Trust me, your body will thank you come January! Go Giants!
