Whether you’re new to exercise or a seasoned veteran, if you want to see better results and get the most out of your time at the gym, these tips are for you.
What’s an analogy of what someone is doing in their life?
You can’t sprint faster unless you build up a base first. If you, for example, your house is on fire, your neighborhood has been ravaged by zombies, and all your friends have fled, it would be foolish not to prioritize saving yourself before anything else. Your fitness routine should be no different; success will be fleeting without a strong foundation built through slow and steady progress. Here are ten tips for making that foundation:
– You’ll need enough time to make progress. Don’t be discouraged if your rate of improvement doesn’t match what you see others doing; they began training much earlier than you and have built upon their base for years.
– Focus on getting strong first. You can’t sprint faster unless you build up a base first. If your house is on fire, your neighborhood has been ravaged by zombies, and all your friends have fled, it would be foolish not to prioritize saving yourself before anything else. Your fitness routine should be no different; success will be fleeting without a strong foundation built through slow and steady progress.
– Gentle progression over a long period leads to substantial improvements.
– You’ll have to figure out your path to improvement; no two people are alike.
– Be consistent over a long period, not all at once.
– If you skip workouts, the positive effects of prior work will diminish.
– If you want to do things better, keep track of what you’ve done, and figure out how to do them better (e.g., keeping a journal).
– Take it easy in the beginning; don’t expect immediate results.
– Have fun with it! Exercise is meant to make you feel good and help your body function better; if you find that neither is happening anymore, something has gone wrong, and it’s time for a change.
