Tuesday, May 5, 2009

The Unofficial Start of Summer

Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, is quickly approaching, are you ready for the beach? Its been five months since you embarked on your resolution to improve your health and change your physique. Time to check your progress. Have you been eating clean and working out consistently? Did you have any diet set backs due to spring break vacations, the Easter holiday, birthdays, weddings?...... You know, the usual “reasons.”

The great news is, that its never too late to get back on track. But to ensure that you are ready to wear things a little shorter or a bit tighter, now is the time to regain your focus.

Making A Change
Maybe you have altered your diet and included physical activity into your daily routine. But, are you still utilizing the same plan that you began back in January?

An important aspect of training and nutrition that many do not consider is that fitness regimen must be progressive. The following statement may sound familiar,“I started out losing a lot of weight, and although I am sticking to the same plan I am not seeing further results.” The plan that worked so well in the beginning has appeared to have lost its steam. Ironically, because of your progress that old plan no longer applies to you and your goals. Just as your body is changing, so must your routine. Individuals that you see with great physiques don’t get that way from sticking to the same outdated plan, they alter their regimen according to their needs. Think of it this way, you start in elementary school, go on to middle school, high school, and beyond. You can’t become a top professional if you stop at middle school, right? Don’t stop at kindergarten when it comes to your physical fitness plan. Continue to progress and graduate to the next level.

Easy Ways to Change your Routine:
*Increase the number of Reps
*Increase Weight
*Increase Training Pace

"Improve 1% Everyday!"

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