Starting your fitness journey is a big commitment. It can be intimidating, especially if you’ve never been a gym rat before. Scrolling through fitness posts on social media or seeing runners effortlessly power up hills in their neighborhood can make you feel like you’re not fit enough to even try.
But it doesn’t have to be that way! You can start your fitness journey at home. In fact, it’s probably the best place to do so since you won’t have the same distractions or temptations as those who are already in the gym. But you still need to take it slow, make a plan, and stick with it.
To help you stay motivated, consider finding a workout buddy! Having someone to motivate you and hold you accountable will greatly increase your chances of sticking with your fitness routine. You can find one by asking a friend, looking for a RENPHO Power User on Facebook, or joining a community group where other RENPHO users are sharing their fitness journeys.
Once you’ve set your goal, create a vision board to serve as a daily reminder of your why. This will keep you on track and push you through tough days when you want to give up on your goals.
When planning your schedule, try to find time to exercise each day. This may mean getting up early before work to go on a morning run or hitting the gym after work. Depending on your lifestyle, you can also try to incorporate workouts into other parts of your day, such as going for a walk at lunch or taking the stairs instead of the elevator at work.
It’s important to have a good understanding of how your body works so you can make educated decisions on how to achieve your goals. Knowing what muscle groups you’re working and how long to train each day will help you build a solid foundation for your new workouts. For example, if you’re looking to increase your endurance, walking for 15 minutes each day is an excellent way to start. Over time, you can gradually increase your daily walk to longer periods of time and eventually begin jogging.
Finally, remember that progress is about the big picture and not just the little things you do each day. A person who goes to the gym twice a week will not get the same results as someone who is consistent with their workouts and exercises for months.
Making healthy improvements to your diet and workouts can be life-changing! You’ll experience a boost in energy, improve your mood, and lose weight. The benefits are endless. So don’t let the idea of starting your fitness journey intimidate you – everyone started as a beginner at some point!
Milena Estêvão is a YouTuber passionate about sharing her experiences (challenges, successes and motivations) in the fitness activities she is involved in.
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