Exercising may seem like a lot of work for most of us. It takes time, effort, energy and even some bucks. Some people would opt to go to the gym or involve themselves in sports. There are some who are fans of marathons or triathlons. But for some, especially for those working, it can become cumbersome and exhausting. Having work, being in school, or generally being busy is not an excuse not to exercise. All that exercising takes is a good mindset, maximization of resources, and extraordinary willingness.
It all begins where all good things begin... a positive mindset. A can-do attitude is important if you want to make exercising a habit. Think about what you want to achieve and start doing it. Push yourself to your limits and never make excuses for not exercising, as much as possible, don't have 'cheat days' or days where you slack off and binge eat. Whenever you get too tired or too lazy to exercise, visualize the 'you' you want to be and let it be one of the primary factors for your exercise.
The next thing to remember when exercising is that you can't get what you want right away. Exercising is gradual, and increasing. For instance, you'd want to finish 100 push-ups in one go without having previous exercises. You can't possibly do that. If you can, you might end up with a concussion or something of the sort. Start small, and gradually increase your numbers of repetitions and sets. Start small and end up big. Even if you do 100 sets in one day, and then stop altogether, you won't see or feel any visible difference, except maybe a really numb and aching arm. The secret to successful exercise is normalization. What do we mean by normalization?
Normalization is making it a part of your day, of your regimen, or your life. It should be something you can't do without. Earlier on, we mentioned about 'not getting that you want right away'. That's a general truth you can't expect to get a six pack within just one week of exercise. It takes several months for you to notice any changes, and more months for others to notice, too. So just keep going. Be patient, you will reap the rewards. Working out needs a lot of work.
Third, is that you'd have to make time for exercise. How long are we talking about? Around 5-30 minutes a day will do. It's not about the length of the exercise; it's about how many times you repeat it. As earlier stated, normalization. Make it a part of your life. What can you possibly do in 5 minutes? The secret to accomplishing a lot in 5 minutes is time management, and a whole lot of guts. There are exercise regimens which consist of basic lifting and crunches for busy people. You can do it immediately when you wake up in the morning, or when you get home after work. You can increase work-out time depending on your schedule and the intensity of your training. Most people would want to be involved in sports like swimming, volleyball or basketball, but simply don't have the time. If you are one of these people, try the 5 minute regime at least 4 times a week. You can't go to the gym? Get a work-out tape or search for exercises in YouTube and do it at home. Technology has helped revolutionize exercising. Waiting for something to boil? Go ahead and get on with the 5-minute exercise regime. Multi-tasking, right? Ways can be found for those who wish to improve.
Last, but not the least, don't forget to rest. Resting helps you recharge your mind and body for your activities and exercises for the day, and for the next day. Don't give up sleep.
When you're exercising, there may come a point in time when you'd just want to give up and quit because you aren't getting what you want. As earlier said, exercise isn't a magic trick, it's not an 'instant thing', it is something that requires patience, perseverance, discipline, self-control and a ton of sweat. Keep going. When you start wanting to give up, it may mean that you're almost there.
Helping fellow Singaporeans to lose weight one person at a time: Singapore Weight Loss Challenge
It all begins where all good things begin... a positive mindset. A can-do attitude is important if you want to make exercising a habit. Think about what you want to achieve and start doing it. Push yourself to your limits and never make excuses for not exercising, as much as possible, don't have 'cheat days' or days where you slack off and binge eat. Whenever you get too tired or too lazy to exercise, visualize the 'you' you want to be and let it be one of the primary factors for your exercise.
The next thing to remember when exercising is that you can't get what you want right away. Exercising is gradual, and increasing. For instance, you'd want to finish 100 push-ups in one go without having previous exercises. You can't possibly do that. If you can, you might end up with a concussion or something of the sort. Start small, and gradually increase your numbers of repetitions and sets. Start small and end up big. Even if you do 100 sets in one day, and then stop altogether, you won't see or feel any visible difference, except maybe a really numb and aching arm. The secret to successful exercise is normalization. What do we mean by normalization?
Normalization is making it a part of your day, of your regimen, or your life. It should be something you can't do without. Earlier on, we mentioned about 'not getting that you want right away'. That's a general truth you can't expect to get a six pack within just one week of exercise. It takes several months for you to notice any changes, and more months for others to notice, too. So just keep going. Be patient, you will reap the rewards. Working out needs a lot of work.
Third, is that you'd have to make time for exercise. How long are we talking about? Around 5-30 minutes a day will do. It's not about the length of the exercise; it's about how many times you repeat it. As earlier stated, normalization. Make it a part of your life. What can you possibly do in 5 minutes? The secret to accomplishing a lot in 5 minutes is time management, and a whole lot of guts. There are exercise regimens which consist of basic lifting and crunches for busy people. You can do it immediately when you wake up in the morning, or when you get home after work. You can increase work-out time depending on your schedule and the intensity of your training. Most people would want to be involved in sports like swimming, volleyball or basketball, but simply don't have the time. If you are one of these people, try the 5 minute regime at least 4 times a week. You can't go to the gym? Get a work-out tape or search for exercises in YouTube and do it at home. Technology has helped revolutionize exercising. Waiting for something to boil? Go ahead and get on with the 5-minute exercise regime. Multi-tasking, right? Ways can be found for those who wish to improve.
Last, but not the least, don't forget to rest. Resting helps you recharge your mind and body for your activities and exercises for the day, and for the next day. Don't give up sleep.
When you're exercising, there may come a point in time when you'd just want to give up and quit because you aren't getting what you want. As earlier said, exercise isn't a magic trick, it's not an 'instant thing', it is something that requires patience, perseverance, discipline, self-control and a ton of sweat. Keep going. When you start wanting to give up, it may mean that you're almost there.
Helping fellow Singaporeans to lose weight one person at a time: Singapore Weight Loss Challenge
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