6 Reasons Why Most Exercise Programs Fail
1) Goal Setting.
Setting goals is one of the most fundamental things in anything we wish to achieve.What do you want to accomplish and in what period of time. Without specific goals you don't have a plan.
You can set goals depending on what they are to be achieved in different time frames. Set short - term goals (daily and/or weekly, as well as longer-term goals (monthly and/or yearly. With goals there is a vision and an aim. Without these it is very easy to procrastinate and just move through life in 'free - fall'.
2) Too Much, Too Soon!
Entering or beginning a fitness program all in with 'both feet', is very common. Many times people get into a 'New Year's Resolution' type approach, with a do or die attitude, but although it's all good to be motivated, it can be short lived.
Begin your fitness program at the level you are at present, by taking small successful steps, one step at a time, one day at a time, week/month at a time, rather than just going flat out into the program and crashing. Remember more is not better than enough. The body responds to small amounts of exercise. You will get better only by continuing your fitness program over a consistent period of time.
3) Cutting calories/food too fast.
Very often people begin their fitness program by cutting their food, adding hours of cardiovascular, and using some of the wide variety of 'diet pills' on the market today. Very soon your metabolism begins to adapt and slows down due to lack of food, and then goes into a 'starvation' mode- putting them into a 'sticking' point!
In order to avoid slowing/shutting your metabolism down, begin to lower your calories slowly and increasing your cardio by 5 minutes every week, from say a 20 minute starting point (for beginners). You can after a week start incorporating 'diet or weight loss' supplements, maybe one at a time so you know what works, and give you a boost.
4) Being Confused And Lost As To How To Start, What To Do.
Many People don't have a starting point, and don't really know where to begin. Having a clear, definitive idea of where/how you need to start can be fundamental to your success.
To get it right and really make progressive, safe results it is best to put your body (you only have one) in the care of a professional personal training program. A quality program would be able to determine your current body mass percentage (fat to muscle mass ratio). This will enable the program to give you specific details of where you should start your caloric base and micro nutrient intake. In addition to this the program would make a fitness plan to include resistance training and cardio to stimulate lean muscle tissue and at the same time lower body fat.
5) Not Being Consistent /Sticking To Plan.
Many people start a fitness program/plan, yet fail to follow it properly or consistently. This can be doing too much, or stopping altogether. We usually think that the people not doing it will be most likely not to attain results, but the ones who do too much, or in excess will also get no results!
If you start a program of weight training 3/4 days per week for 40-50 minutes, and cardio 4 times per week for 30 minutes for the first week, 35 the second etc, then stick to it! Don't increase the cardio too much too soon. More is not better than enough. It's all about progression.
6) Nutrition.
No matter how intense your training, if you do not change/modify your nutrition you will not get the desired results.
For ultimate success set goals both short and long term. Be consistent doing one day at a time, knowing that this way the best is yet to come!
Looking Forward...
If you are serious about getting in shape or eating and staying healthy, feel free to visit my site for a range of tips and information to help you on your journey. If you need a Personal Trainer in Los Angeles, I am also available for one on one training.
If you feel you need to get the right mindset to get in shape and fully reach your potential, please check out my Ebook Mindset to Fitness.
Nicholas Barrett
Personal Trainer in Los Angeles
Buy the Mindset to Fitness Ebook today!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tim_Ruswick
Setting goals is one of the most fundamental things in anything we wish to achieve.What do you want to accomplish and in what period of time. Without specific goals you don't have a plan.
You can set goals depending on what they are to be achieved in different time frames. Set short - term goals (daily and/or weekly, as well as longer-term goals (monthly and/or yearly. With goals there is a vision and an aim. Without these it is very easy to procrastinate and just move through life in 'free - fall'.
2) Too Much, Too Soon!
Entering or beginning a fitness program all in with 'both feet', is very common. Many times people get into a 'New Year's Resolution' type approach, with a do or die attitude, but although it's all good to be motivated, it can be short lived.
Begin your fitness program at the level you are at present, by taking small successful steps, one step at a time, one day at a time, week/month at a time, rather than just going flat out into the program and crashing. Remember more is not better than enough. The body responds to small amounts of exercise. You will get better only by continuing your fitness program over a consistent period of time.
3) Cutting calories/food too fast.
Very often people begin their fitness program by cutting their food, adding hours of cardiovascular, and using some of the wide variety of 'diet pills' on the market today. Very soon your metabolism begins to adapt and slows down due to lack of food, and then goes into a 'starvation' mode- putting them into a 'sticking' point!
In order to avoid slowing/shutting your metabolism down, begin to lower your calories slowly and increasing your cardio by 5 minutes every week, from say a 20 minute starting point (for beginners). You can after a week start incorporating 'diet or weight loss' supplements, maybe one at a time so you know what works, and give you a boost.
4) Being Confused And Lost As To How To Start, What To Do.
Many People don't have a starting point, and don't really know where to begin. Having a clear, definitive idea of where/how you need to start can be fundamental to your success.
To get it right and really make progressive, safe results it is best to put your body (you only have one) in the care of a professional personal training program. A quality program would be able to determine your current body mass percentage (fat to muscle mass ratio). This will enable the program to give you specific details of where you should start your caloric base and micro nutrient intake. In addition to this the program would make a fitness plan to include resistance training and cardio to stimulate lean muscle tissue and at the same time lower body fat.
5) Not Being Consistent /Sticking To Plan.
Many people start a fitness program/plan, yet fail to follow it properly or consistently. This can be doing too much, or stopping altogether. We usually think that the people not doing it will be most likely not to attain results, but the ones who do too much, or in excess will also get no results!
If you start a program of weight training 3/4 days per week for 40-50 minutes, and cardio 4 times per week for 30 minutes for the first week, 35 the second etc, then stick to it! Don't increase the cardio too much too soon. More is not better than enough. It's all about progression.
6) Nutrition.
No matter how intense your training, if you do not change/modify your nutrition you will not get the desired results.
For ultimate success set goals both short and long term. Be consistent doing one day at a time, knowing that this way the best is yet to come!
Looking Forward...
If you are serious about getting in shape or eating and staying healthy, feel free to visit my site for a range of tips and information to help you on your journey. If you need a Personal Trainer in Los Angeles, I am also available for one on one training.
If you feel you need to get the right mindset to get in shape and fully reach your potential, please check out my Ebook Mindset to Fitness.
Nicholas Barrett
Personal Trainer in Los Angeles
Buy the Mindset to Fitness Ebook today!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tim_Ruswick