I want to start working out. How do I get started?

How do I get started? It's the question that comes after someone is ready to start a new chapter in his/her life. Specifically how does one get started to embark in the journey of fitness?

Let's get started!

Answer these questions below as honestly as possible and write them down. Make a poster out of it and place it somewhere visible as possible .

A) Why are you doing this?

• Figure out why you want to add fitness to your lifestyle and embrace it.

B) What are you trying to achieve (What is your goal)?

• Do you want to lose weight? Gain muscle weight? Be faster? Be stronger? Increase stamina?

C) Is there anything that is stopping you from achieving this goal?

• Figure out what is stopping you from achieving it, and find a solution. 

D) Will you work out from home, outdoors or at a health and fitness facility? 

• Figure out where is the best place for you to get started.

E) How much time will you be willing to share out of your life for fitness a week?

• When will you exercise? After/before work/school? Be time specific.

 

F) Do you have any past or current conditions which will stop you from achieving a healthy

     lifestyle?

• If so you should consult with your doctor to prevent any injuries. 

G) Do you have any habits which are negative towards a healthy lifestyle?

• If so might you be able to compensate those habits for a new habit such as exercising and eating correctly?

After you are done answering the question above you should have a very good idea about where you stand in the actual reality of the ability to reach your goal. It is crucial that you answer these questions before you get started in the journey of health and fitness because you must have a foundation first.



Now that you know where you stand, it's time to get started. It's time to get passionate and get excited because you are about to sail a ship with a destination, and the final destination is the glory of self achievement. Everyday you will learn more about this new lifestyle and accommodate to it. Step out of your comfort zone and face the new life which lays in front of you by giving it full dedication. Think of exercising as a choice of either being in good health or not. See it as important as education. You can choose to read and be smart or remain stagnant. It's the same analogy with working out , it's essential to a healthy and happy life.