It’s a new year, friends. Happy days at the gym begin right about now…when everyone joins and vows they’re going to starting working out and staying in shape. We have all been in this predicament with one excuse or another, and it’s important to have goals in the fitness world. However, staying healthy should be a life goal, not just one of those new year’s resolutions that is top of mind on January 1st and is nowhere to be found come March 1st. Don’t let this be you! Power through all year long with reasonable goals.
The new year is about starting fresh, so don’t give yourself unreasonable goals, e.g., work out every day (after never working out at all). Start with one or two days a week and get yourself into a routine – you can even mix it up with some outdoor activities with friends (sports team, dance class, yoga, cycling), weather permitting. If your a novice, start off slow and if your seasoned “professional” just start by adding in something new; work with a trainer, Pilates, jumping rope instead of the stair climber, etc.
My first change to my fitness regimen in 2010 is adding Boot Camp to the mix. For six weeks at The Sporting Club, I will be doing Boot Camp every Tuesday or Thursday night. I will be sharing some exercises that I learn and hopefully you will try them at home…but be sure to report back with feedback!
A Happy and Healthy 2010 to all of you!
PS. I did 48 push-ups…in a row. My goal for January is 50!
Realize Your Goals
In a city that usually holds temperatures in the 70s year-round, I’m feeling just a bit cold in the 50- and 60-degree lows we are seeing in SSD (Sunny San Diego).