Weight Loss Is Not the Most Important Goal
Weight loss is the reason many people exercise in the first place. But it’s certainly not the sole benefit of an exercise program. The long term goal of weight loss is sold too heavily to people starting fitness programs, and that can be discouraging. People have trouble sticking with something if they don’t see results quickly. Think about the level of functioning in the activities of daily living. That is the best motivation to keep coming back for more. So whatever weight loss goal you have when starting a fitness program, don’t make it your only goal. Strive to feel better, to have more energy, to be less stressed. Notice the small things that exercise does for you quickly, rather than getting hung up on the narrow goal of the number on a scale.
With a goal of fitness and improved health, make exercise a part of your life.
Eight rounds of the following 20/10’s:
- Squat jumps
- Deep squats with weight
- Side lunges with weights
- Side push ups
- Side burpees
- Brazilian crunches
- Crab walk kicks
- Plank from elbows jumping jacks
