Starting your health journey In this article Rich Blake from LVL5 shares five things to consider when starting your own health and fitness journey…
1. Take Ownership
3. Do something over nothing!!
Make a commitment to yourself, you can read all the
You’ve planned a workout for the evening but you’ve had the
information you like or pay the best personal trainers in the
day from hell and the last thing you want to go and do is the
world but ultimately YOU are the driving force behind your
exercise class you had planned. Or maybe you pressed that
change. You have to believe you can make the changes before
snooze button one too many times? No stress, what can you do
you start to see the changes happen for real.
instead? Some stretching, a bodyweight session at home, dare I say it again… a quick walk? Having a plan B can help you
2. Don’t overcommit
relieve the stress and pressure of being 100% ‘On plan’.
Committing to training every day, drinking three litres of water and only eating salads not only is overwhelming but,
4. You’re going to mess up…
in all honesty, a bit boring! Commit to doing ONE thing with
Messing up is part of the plan, you’re trying to find balance for
100% focus and commitment each week. It could be as small
the long-term not short-term bouts of ruthless commitment.
as drinking a glass of water with each meal or taking a daily
You may go out for a social event one weekend and then feel
five-minute walk outside – which is not only a great start
like you messed up and what’s the point. But what happens
for your physical health but it is known to have incredible
when you accept socialising as being part of the plan? Then
benefits for your mental health too. Trust me these small
is it really messing up at all?
changes make a BIG difference. 5. Be patient Society and social media have let us believe that there is a quick easy fix for everything and we want ‘results’ yesterday. For you to find the most sustainable way to improve your life it will take time. You will need to change thinking patterns, and behaviours and build new habits, they don’t happen overnight. Be patient, trust the process and you’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish. n
Rich Blake is a co-founder of LVL 5, a business founded upon the vision of helping as many people as possible enjoy the process of becoming happier and healthier. For further information you can reach him on 07909 245472 or at rich@lvl5gyms.com
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