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Reach Your Fitness Goals

By Andy Salazar

Not sure where to start with your health and fitness goals, I am going to give you three tips to help you reach your fitness goals. I often come across clients that are not sure where to start with their fitness plan or are losing steam one month into their fitness plan. Here is what I recommend.

If you’re not getting the results you did at the beginning of your fitness plan, look to mix it up a little. Your body is a very adaptive machine, and it quickly adjusts to the stress of a regular workout routine. This is why you should cycle your workouts every 8-12 weeks, for optimal results. In order to keep getting consistent results from all of your hard work, look to increase the intensity, duration, and difficulty. For example, with your cardiovascular training if you walk on a treadmill increase your speed and grade, or try another piece of cardiovascular equipment. With your weight training routine increase the weight amount, and try different exercises to isolate specific muscles. Avoid the pitfalls of doing the same workout routine every week; this usually leads to a burn out.

Along with mixing up your workout routine, here are 3 more tips to boost your results.

  1. Set realistic goals: Write down specific short- term goals and aim for them. For example if you want to lose 20 pound break it down into 5 pound increments.

  2. Drink lots of water: Drink at least four 16oz. glasses of ice water a day, and you will burn an extra 100 calories a day. Water is a natural fat burner and has several other health benefits like healthier skin, improved energy, and it helps to remove toxins from the body.

  3. The three hour rule: If you are going to be very active after a meal, then feel free to eat more calories. But, if you are going to be sedentary, consume fewer calories. Always think about what you will be doing up to three hours after you eat.

Good luck, remember on day at a time, and don’t beat yourself up over one bad day.

About the Author:

Written by Andy Salazar C.P.T.
Owner: Empower Fitness Training