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So you have decided that you want to be fit and healthy but at a
loss as to which exercise program will benefit you best. Before
you decide to select or design a beneficial exercise program,
there are a few things which you must do.
* Why do you want to exercise?
Define your exercise goals and objectives. Write them down so
that this will serve as your constant reminder why you want to
embark on an exercise program. It also serves to narrow down
your search for the best program because you will know what to
look out for. For example, you may want to lose weight steadily
or you may to build some muscle tone or you just simply want to
get fit. Be definite in what you want to achieve so that you
will have a clear direction and will choose the right exercise
program to achieve your goals more effectively.
* What do you need to do to get the best exercise benefit
Now that you know what your goals are, decide which method is
best for you to achieve your objectives. For example, if you are
rehabilitating from some illnesses or surgery, you may need to
hire a specialized trainer for your particular condition or if
you simply want to lose some weight, do you have sufficient
knowledge to lose weight permanently or do you need to do more
research, read up some books or just hire a fitness personal
trainer?
* Set definite time frame and exercise program
Have a time table drawn up. How many times do you need to
exercise a week and for how long to get the best benefits from
your exercise program. Ascertain the dates and timing of your
exercise program and stick to it. This is crucial because many
people without definite plans fail in their quest to get a fit
and healthy body.
* Keep an exercise log book
This exercise log book is to keep track of your progress. In the
log book, you will keep a record of how far you have jogged or
swum or how heavy were the weights you were lifting so that you
can improve your performance on your next exercise session.
Without proper record keeping, you will be at best guesstimating
on your past performances and chances are that you will not
improve to get to your goals as planned.
This is the reason why you see people not getting any results
even though they work out regularly.
So in order for to get the best benefit from your exercise
program, you will need to set your goals and then define them,
decide on the methods to get the best benefits and keep a record
so that you can get there in record time with your solid
exercise program.
About the author:
Chris Chew is a fitness personal trainer of fashion models,
actors, male pageant titleholders and celebrities. See his
websites at Transform your
body-12 weeks and Be a
certified trainer
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