Commit to the fit

NOW THAT WE’RE A FEW MONTHS INTO 2023, HOW’S YOUR FITNESS MOTIVATION GOING?

IT’S ABOUT NOW that the hustle of work, back to school and social commitments starts to rob us of our new year motivations, and while the benefits of exercising regularly are well known, it can be hard to commit to moving weekly. So here are my five tips to commit to the fit:

1 Find your why

Motivation only gets us so far. Knowing your ‘why’ is what keeps you committed to your program. Why do you want to exercise? Is it to manage back pain, reduce blood pressure, or run around after your children or grandchildren? Everyone’s why is different, but working out why you exercise is far more effective than knowing you should.

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Do something you enjoy

The most effective form of exercise is the one you’re committed to doing. Results are achieved with consistency, so try different forms of exercise to see what you enjoy, and if you get bored, mix it up!

3 Set an exercise related goal

For those who are goal-orientated, this can work a treat. Set a goal, write it down and track your progress. Whether it’s running 10km or attending two classes a week, the satisfaction of tracking your progress and achieving your goal is very rewarding.

4 Book exercise into your diary

Whether booking a Pilates class or simply committing to a 30-minute walk, book the time into your diary and treat it like any other appointment.

5 Exercise with a friend

No one wants to let their friends down. Committing to regular exercise with a friend might be all the motivation you need to show up.

Try these out, and hopefully half way into 2023, you’ll still be on track to achieve your fitness goals for the year. Visit pillarperth.com.au