Ways to Start a Successful Health and Fitness Journey

ByRayanne

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One of the most important choices you can make for yourself is changing your old habits and adjusting to a much healthier lifestyle. The challenge comes in when you do not know where or how to begin with this journey. It might be pretty intimidating to start a good health and fitness journey, but the journey might not be as difficult as you might imagine with the correct information and preparation. The key to hacking the beginning of your fitness journey is setting intentions for everything you do. This way, you won’t be doing it for the sake of it. The following steps will ensure that you start on the right foot on the road to fitness success.

Take small steps

After setting your intentions and creating a plan that works for you, the next step would be to simplify these broad goals into small achievable steps. Instead of fixating on one primary goal that is well-intended but non-specific, you can break it down into daily goals. These small steps could include hydrating your body by drinking water every day to prevent fatigue or overeating, eating a healthy breakfast every morning to kickstart your metabolism and provide you with energy, as well as making adjustments to how you prepare your meals. You can also take small steps towards exercising by completing a daily 30-minute workout, walking more, and getting enough sleep. You could also track how much carbs you should eat each day using a free macro calculator. To encourage yourself to take more steps towards your fitness journey, you should motivate yourself and track your progress day by day.

Consult with trainers

When you are new to exercise, you might feel like this journey is too complex. This is where trainers can come in, set you up with a favorable exercise schedule that will ultimately reduce that overwhelming feeling you might have while starting. Making a point of either consulting or working with trainers when you are on your journey towards a healthy, fit life can be a gamechanger in how you progress. Trainers will help you create an individualized program that supports your weight loss goals and promotes a healthy lifestyle. They are an excellent resource for tips, training, and support. Trainers also help you stay motivated, hold you accountable, and encourage you to push harder when you feel like giving up. And if you want to start exercising on your own, trainers offer the chance to learn how to do exercises the right way.

Subject yourself to a physical exam

If it’s been a while or your first time getting into fitness, it is good to talk to your physician before beginning on a routine. Getting a routine physical exam done from a competent health care practitioner is an excellent way to know what exercise would be best for you, find out about your weight and the best methods to begin your journey. Getting a physical will help you ensure that your body can handle the stress that comes with the demand of working out. Your physician also provides reliable medical information, physiologic testing, and advice on what not to do with your body. This gives you and your fitness instructor an excellent starting place. Working with your doctor allows you to plan a better exercise program that suits you.

Create a plan and determine your goals

Committing to a fitness journey needs a plan to work on consistently until you achieve your desired goal. To create a good plan, you need to define the core reasons you want to embark on this journey. It would be best to be flexible so you do not lose motivation when setbacks arise. Some questions to ask yourself include:

  • Why do I want to start exercising?

  • Am I doing it to live healthier?

  • For how long do I plan on working out? Is this long-term or short-term?

  • Am I working out to prepare for an upcoming activity that requires me to be fit?

  • What results would I like to see at the end of it all?

Internalizing your motivation will make it easier to commit to your journey as you get to fully understand why you want to start this process in the first place. 

Conclusion

Wanting to be healthier and fitter requires constant motivation and accountability. Motivation can come from the goals you set and from working with trainers. Begin your journey today to enjoy the benefits of a healthier life that includes reduced risk of chronic diseases, better health, and moods, as well as a balance in your energy levels.