Exercise for beginners

Hello Gorgeous Person,


I had a very intense workout today--HIIT. (High Intensity Intreval training) If you have never heard of a Burpee, I highly recommend you try it!

I must have done about 30 Burpees today as a  small part of my training plan for today. If you want a good routine for fat loss, do follow this excellent  page for home workout plans and challenges.

When it comes to exercise, I wonder why some of us are motivated and some of us are not. In my case, I grew up with parents who were big on Fitness. My dad used to walk 7-10 kilometres daily. My mother still has her exercise routine. It was always healthy eating, and no one in our family was overweight. Both my parents managed to keep everything (BP, Sugar levels etc) under control.
In a country like India, where majority of people above a certain age think that taking pills for health related issues is the norm, my parents are exceptions.

When I was in high school I competed at track events and won several medals. At college level, I played National level basketball. After I left college I continued yoga.  I have practised yoga for many years now. Fitness has always been a part of my lifestyle.

I know many families who practice no fitness activities, and are content to just go from day to day. Many of the members suffer from ailments and take medications. They eat anything they like with scant attention to nutritional value.

I am a great believer of the theory 'If you don't eat food like it is medicine, you will have to eat medicine like it is food.' If we regulate our diet and get adequate exercise, then we're able to keep a lot of ailments at bay.

Why then don't people exercise? I can think of a few things

1. It is hard to motivate oneself.
2. They lie to themselves saying a few extra  kgs here and there is 'okay', and not bad at all.
3. They are too busy at work from morning to evening, after which they lose the motivation.
4. They don't know how to.
5. They procrastinate

If you are struggling with any of the above issues, here are three steps to help you.

1. Start small: It can be as little as climbing the stairs in your home three times. Commit to it and do it every day. You will be surprised how by the fourth day, it becomes easier!

2. Buddy up: Join up with a buddy and make the goals together. Report to your buddy about whether you did the plan for the day, and let your buddy do the same. Having this accountability helps you stay on track.
3.  Inspiration:  Identify someone who you admire--whose fitness goals inspire you. Stick this person's picture where you can see it. Tell yourself, you WILL achieve it, come what may.

Then begin. Do not waver. Commit for 21 days. Then extend it like the lock down is extended :)
 Today completes day 19 of Lockdown. One thing playing on my mind is whether or not to extend my #21daypositivity daily posts, on my blog., now that the lockdown has been extended. I am considering it, but not so sure I will have the motivation to sustain this. If I get enough requests in my comment box for this post, I shall.

If you want me to extend this daily blogging, till the end of April, do let me know in the comment box. If you are reading this in your inbox or any other aggregator site, then please head over to my blog, and use the comment box.

That's all for today
Until tomorrow: Stay fit.
Lots of love
Preeti
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