5 Tips for Beginners to Exercise
Returning to exercise doesn't have to be daunting!
We've all been there!
We understand it can be daunting getting into exercise. For many, there is a negative association with exercise from failed attempts. We understand and we are here to help you, as we have all been there before too!
1. Plan your workouts!
Scheduling in when you are doing your workouts at the start of each week really helps you to make them happen. Our lives are busy, we have to make time for exercise otherwise it just doesn’t happen! Plan what workout or exercise mode you're going to do and when, and then stick to it. If something comes up, then reschedule like you would a meeting. It’s like a meeting with and for yourself!
2. Allow time for recovery!
You will experience delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), allow days off between workouts to allow your body to rest! Walking, swimming and stretching sessions are a great alternative on a rest day. Our Calmé and BeYoga sessions are great restorative sessions that will help your muscles recover more quickly!
3. Don't expect perfection.
One of the most common mistakes we see people make is expecting too much from themselves, and then giving up because they don’t achieve it. Things won’t go to plan, you’ll miss workouts and lose your sense of focus sometimes but that’s ok! Don’t give up. Just refocus and keep going. Take each day at a time.
4. Do not compare yourself!
We’ve all been there, we think to ourselves ‘I can’t jump as high as Kate’ or, ‘I can’t touch my toes!” during a Yoga session with Helen. PLEASE remember that we all have to start somewhere. Some days you'll feel great whereas other days it will be more of an up-hill climb and you’ll feel like giving up. You are one workout closer to being a better version of YOU and you are fitter than you were the day before!
5. Focus on improving your fitness and how you feel!
By taking your focus off weight loss and onto improving your fitness and mood, you are more likely to stick at it and build consistency. Ditch the scales and instead, measure your progress by how many more Squats or Press ups you can do or how much more energy you have! If fat loss is one of your goals, that will happen anyway if you stick at it and create healthy habits.
Remember!
Some days it will feel easy, and others will be more challening. Allow yourself to learn and don’t give up. You can do it and we are here to guide you through!
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