Workout Program for Beginners

Workout Program for Beginners

If you are new to the exercise world, it can be overwhelming and daunting. There are a multitude of gadgets, workout routines, gym memberships etc. Each claims to be more effective than the other. It's confusing. What do you do? Where do you begin? First, let's look at how you define a workout and what it means to you.

5 Steps to begin your workout program

1. Change your perception of what you need to do to workout. A workout can be as simple as a 5 minute walk, especially if you are a beginner.

2. Consistency. Do a little bit each day. You are changing a habit, changing a way of life. This takes time. In our society, we want instant gratification. This is a marketing ploy. In the long run, it does not work. Our bodies do not operate this way. We need to do a little bit each day consistently to have lasting results.

3. Do something you enjoy. For example, if you used to play football as a youngster, go out and throw the football again! If you like to dance, turn on your favorite music and start moving!

4. Celebrate that you did it. Pat yourself on the back. Congratulate yourself for every effort that you make.

5. Accountability. Hook up with someone who enjoys the same thing.

This article focuses on the psychology of "working out". When you change how you think about working out and view it as something enjoyable that you look forward to, chances are that you will do it again and stick with it. You will feel differently about it, which is why it needs to be fun. 

Do something you enjoy or do something practical. Let's say you need to make your yard look nice for the holidays. Forget the leaf blower! Rake the leaves. You will burn calories. You will have a whole body workout. It will save you money (no gas for the leaf blower) and your yard will look nice.