Ultimate Tips for Getting in Shape
You want to get in shape but dont know where to start ? . Dont worry all of us have been there , its not like we were all born with amazing bodies , its the consistency with patience that brings the change . Let me help you understand it.
The journey of getting in shape is completed by researching your regimens and preparing a schedule. However, the most daunting task is seeing it through every day. Inculcating exercise regimens in daily life may seem easy, but adherence dies down after a few weeks. Keeping active checks on your planning and scheduling to ensure regular exercise becomes a habit rather than a chore.
Sustainable motivation
The reason you took up exercise should be a motivation that serves you for a long time. And the inclusion of healthy life goals like improved metabolism, decreased incidence of chronic health diseases down the lane, better aging, etc. It will help you stay focused on the bigger picture instead of day-to-day indulgence. Treating exercise as a means to an end will add the element of a burden. Instead, it should be a means to relax and de-stress your body and mind. Activities like running and jogging outside are usually the most popular to prepare for the day ahead or unwind after a long day. There is another article that we published recently was on lack of motivation associated with low dopamine levels. See if that helps you understand the connection of your biology with mood.
Similarly, yoga has pronounced effects on relaxing one’s mind and posture post a hectic day .
One should always mix and match motivations once in a while to keep things interesting because the same activities daily can also lead to boredom. For example, one week can be dedicated to cardio, one week to HIIT, and so on.
Breaks are Your Friend
As a beginner, it is easier to get carried away wanting to see instant results that cause a person to push the body’s limit. Overworking yields fruitless results and drives you away from your targets, only adding strain to your already stressed body. Remembering the physiological limits of your body is essential. Not only does this allow your muscles to relax, but repairs them for the next challenge. Muscle hypertrophy is a process that requires “breaks,” enough for the body to manufacture essential proteins like actin and myosin needed to replenish the increased muscle mass. Thus, two to three breaks per week allow your body to catch on with the metabolic and skeletal needs required to reap the long-term benefits of exercise.
You Cannot Ignore the Appetite
One of the biggest hurdles is the misconception that a dietary restriction is imperative to achieve the body you want. Even though some foods are indeed notorious for their deteriorating impacts on human health, quitting cold turkey can often lead to relapse later on. The key is maintaining a balanced nutrient intake that promotes a healthy relationship with food.
Each part of the human dietary component is essential in one way or other. Carbohydrates are an important source of energy for the brain and other tissues; proteins are necessary to uphold the structural integrity of your body structures; fats are responsible for various hormones production and metabolism. A common misconception is the erratic goal of ‘fat loss.’ People with inadequate knowledge about their bodily needs do not research enough information. Consequently, they end up losing track of their progress when results are not immediately visible.
Therefore, an imbalanced diet predominantly containing fat often only leads to drastic weight loss, which reappears once the food is undertaken in the diet again . Thus, learning your body type and its particular needs will prevent you from the fear of nutrition.
Consistency is the key
Instead of following recent trends or what others are doing, stick to exercise regimens that excite you! So you can look forward to exercising consistently instead of dreading it. One easy way to do so is by trying different exercises and noting down those which align with your preferred goals and ignite your passion. Utilizing this thought process will help you become more accustomed to listening to what your body and brain want and need in that particular timeframe, allowing you to practice mindfulness and yield better health benefits.
Keep perfecting the art
In a world where social media usually only adds to negative body image and dysmorphia, the plus side of it can be that it can serve as a constant reminder of your goals so that one remembers what their initial push for taking up fitness regimen is. New methods and techniques are constantly being introduced, increasing the efficiency and efficacy of exercise regimens. Better postures for yoga and mistakes to avoid common misconceptions within the community keep a person grounded to utilize their resources better.
