Guide to Sticking to Your New Year Exercise Plans

We have all been there. Too much turkey and Quality Street and perhaps a soupcon too much alcohol consumed. The physical strains it puts on your body with an upset digestive system and your muscles grinding to a halt from a lack of activity. These is almost worse if you have been watching your diet and exercising a lot. It is almost a shock to the system.

The mental effects over indulgence can have on you are almost as bad. There are feelings of guilt and annoyance at yourself for having let yourself go. You perhaps have a little gut where before, there was no gut..or perhaps, only a baby gut.

We have to cut ourselves some slack. The biggest challenge we face in western society is the pressure of expectations we place on ourselves. Everything is a goal and they won’t stop talking about ‘living your best life’ on social media. Well, living your best life does not mean, living your life you feel the media and the Influencers are telling you to live.

We need to half a little fun, some memories, have fun and live our lives. The pressure and even the thought of the pressure alone can have negative effects on people. Part of this is what drives the ‘New Year, New You’, phenomenon. It gives us a sense of purpose and it gets rid of anxiety if we feel that we have a plan, that everything in the future will be better.

The fact that the above is very difficult to sustain all year is one of the reasons we find ourselves in this position in the first place. It’s hard. There is something very satisfying in thinking that we will be fine down the line if we just put in a burst of effort now.

We have outlined some tips below that may help.

ENJOY YOURSELF

According to a recent survey, getting more exercise is the most popular new year\’s pledge.

Would it surprise you to find that just 24% of individuals who vow to exercise more actually follow through on their intentions, despite it being the most well-liked of all new year\’s resolutions? We are aware that beginning a new workout routine can be intimidating, seem like a chore, or just be something you can\’t fit into your busy schedule.

We\’ve compiled our best advice for making exercise enjoyable as a result. Possibly even more crucially, sustainability Continue reading to find out how you may join the successful minority who actually keeps their New Year\’s workout resolution and benefits from this year\’s fitness efforts.

THE SUCCESS SECRET

Finding an activity that you genuinely enjoy is the key to success when it comes to exercising. Many individuals view exercising as a task that needs to be completed, whether it\’s first thing in the morning or at the end of the day. They would prefer not to perform this errand or responsibility, yet they feel compelled to do it nevertheless.

However, the HSE advises everyone ages 19 to 64 to try to engage in physical activity each day. That comprises 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise each week and either two days of strength training or 75 minutes of strenuous exercise. Is sound difficult to maintain? Well, if you don\’t like your fitness routine, it can be difficult.

FIT YOUR FITNESS

When it comes to fitness, there is no one size fits all. The type of exercise that you enjoy the most and fits into your lifestyle is the one that is best for you. First off, try not to stress about achieving your goals in light of NHS recommendations. Once you\’ve discovered the ideal programme for you, stepping up the tempo and volume shouldn\’t be too difficult. Start small, improve your fitness, and gain confidence.

However, we\’re happy to inform you…

Exercisecan be lots of FUN!

Exercise that you enjoy and that makes you happy is significantly more beneficial than exercising only because you feel compelled to do so. Exercise of any kind is known to cause the release of endorphins, or \”happy hormones,\” in the brain; the more enjoyable your workout, the more endorphins will be released! You\’ll feel the need to exercise more as a result.

WAYS TO MAKE WORKOUTS FUN

Here are just a few of our ideas for adding some fun to the everyday:

Wish to begin running? Locate a \”Couch to 5km.\”

Over the past few years, this running regimen has taken on a bit of a phenomenon status. And it\’s easy to understand why. Few people take up the sport because they don\’t want to slog through the chilly winter months on dark roads. Instead, \”Coach to 5km\” provides you with applications and online schedules to follow, as well as groups that meet to run together in select locations. You can workout on your gear at home and then meet with people to do the 5k in a safe and organised way.

Want to exercise in your home? Install an app.

Let\’s be honest. No matter how hard we try, it can sometimes be incredibly difficult to physically squeeze in a workout. When that occurs, resist the urge to skip a workout. Instead, consider exercising at home.

Today, there are countless online workout options, in addition to fitness apps and DVDs for home use. YouTube is possibly one of the best ones out there and it’s completely free. Come on, make this the year you clean it up and start using that fitness equipment. Even while dinner is baking or the kids are working on their schoolwork, you can do it!

Remember that everyone should engage in some type of exercise, but it doesn\’t have to be a chore.

A want to dance to music? Take an online course!

We all admit to liking music, and there\’s no denying that working out while listening to your favourite music can be a terrific way to speed up your workout!

There are a wide variety of classes available, and one is probably close to you, including dance, yoga, aqua aerobics, HIIT, and spin.

Exercise in a group has been shown to reduce people\’s propensity to give up when things become tough, and the social aspect also has excellent health advantages.