The 5 steps for an exercise program. 

  • Set up short-term goals!

Everybody knows that but the reality is that very few people have goals!

A goal means take a precise action to get a result. It’s why so many people do not have any results and quit†! For example if your goal is to lose weight, be precise: "I want to lose 5 pounds in the next 2 weeks": timing is critical. Excellent results may be attained in just a few weeks if the goal is targeted. You have to know exactly what you want, this is the first step for an exercise program.

  • Keep it simple!

Most people get confused with an overload of information.

We are in the area of information. What is good is that a lot of information is easily available, on the web for instance. But it is not so easy to select the right information: it is easy to get trap in the marketing manipulation. Too much information and you get confused: the direct result is you don’t take action. The solution is to keep everything simple, step by step and taking action. This is the best bet for an effective exercise program.

  • Get the time!

The time factor is often a big issue. In big cities, everyone is in a rush: traffic, tight schedules… Everything is a priority! Just take a look at a busy schedule and see where you can get a few minutes for yourself. Just a few minutes sometimes could make a big difference, at least on how you’ll feel: and it will be the beginning of something new…If you are very busy, a very effective exercise program may sometimes last just a few minutes!

  • Take the challenge

Most people do not take the challenge because thoughts of failure.

You have to trust in yourself and take the challenge. Be very positive and set up short terms goals. It is essential to plan. If you are in action on a regular basis, if your thoughts are positive and towards these goals, it is impossible to fail. You have to erase from your mind all ideas of failure: watch yourself having been already reached the desired result and… take action everyday!

  • Keep the motivation

There is many exercise programs: for muscular development, to lose fat, for abdominal training, for more energy, to calm down, for well-being… It means many exercises, many routines, many intensities, different durations…There are many strategies, and many are easy to apply. In fact you can do something different everyday and keep the motivation at a high level

If you don’t have energy, if you feel tired all the time, you have to look at yourself and find out what’s is wrong. There are many reasons: one of them is you may be overworked, stressed. You feel it but you do not have any choices, you think you have just to keep going on the business, life is tough! But there is a good news: a solution could be yours…

©Dominique Paris

Conditioning coach, Gladiator-Fitness.com                                                          Back to Articles

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