Set a SMART goal and write it down.
What do you want to accomplish? Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely
Find your motivation.
Why do you need to exercise? Physical, Emotional, Psychological, Social benefits
Identify barriers and challenges.
What seems to be the problem? Time, Family, Work, Knowledge, Experience, etc.
Make a decision and make it only once.
How serious are you? No excuses. No quitting.
Make a commitment.
How many days per week? (Cardio, Strength, Flexibility)
Make a plan.
6 months, 12 months? Progression is the key.
Get some help.
Who do you know? Personal Trainer, Registered Dietician, Yoga Instructor.
Start off slow and don’t overdo it.
Did you get unfit in a day? No, it took some time.
Take the first step and get started on something
What do you enjoy? Walking, Running, Swimming, Lifting Weights, Core, Flexibility, etc.
Stick with it, it won’t be easy.
How bad do you want it? Nothing worth doing is ever easy.
Most of all…HAVE FUN!
John Unverzagt is a Personal Training Manager for the Fitness Together In Maple Grove. John has been in the fitness field for over 20 years. Fitness Together is a Private Personal Training Studio. All sessions are one on one in a private training room with no waiting for equipment, no distractions, and no interruptions. To learn more about Fitness Together call for a free F.I.T Consultation and Free Personal Training Session at 763-494-0061.
