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So you may be asking...
How can I START?
**I am not a personal trainer or exercise professional. This page is based on my own experience that has helped me navigate my fitness, and I hope can you give some insight or resonate with you.
1. PLAN, PLAN, PLAN
I quickly learned the importance of planning out a week's workouts ahead of time. This will help you carve out time in your schedule, making it easier and more likely to follow.
2. STICK to BASICS
When lifting, keep it simple with compound exercises (movements that incorporate multiple muscle groups) and then move into isolation exercises (movements that target one muscle group). As I began to plan my workouts I structured it around 1-2 compound and 2 isolation movements. These exercises were game-changing for building strength while also being time efficient.
3. FIND what keeps you CONSISTENT
Although I prefer moving my body through lifting + running, finding the type of movement you like is crucial to your success. At the end of the day, you will be the most consistent with what you enjoy most while also reducing the chance of burnout. There will always be a new trending exercise online so stay focussed on what you feel best doing!
4. WORK your way up by STARTING small
When I was still navigating my way around the gym, naturally, I would catch myself playing the comparison game (not fun). I wanted to be at the strength of other people. After recognizing that I am at a different stage with my own experience, I decided that I was going to continue to show up and begin to track my workouts. I used lighter weights and slowly started to increase. As I started stepping into the gym 3x a week, I found myself trying new machines and feeling more comfortable with gym equipment.
Although starting off can be discouraging at times, making small tasks will get you farther than you think...
5. TRUST the momentum
To expand on the point above, completing one small task can encourage you to keep moving toward your goal. Say, for example, you want to run a 5k in the next 6 months but find it difficult to run 1 mile. Start by making a daily practice to go outside for 10 minutes and dedicating 5 minutes to running. By the time you strive to run 1 consecutive mile, you may find yourself wanting to run a mile longer than planned.
Put yourself in a position where you can make progress and break your larger goal into attainable tasks. Completing these smaller steps can start to build momentum toward your goal and make your journey less daunting and more enjoyable.
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