Has Your Resolution to Start Exercising This Year Already Been Given Up?

Has your physical activity become non-existent? Did you set a goal to become more physically active this year and already you are not following what you set up? Many, many people go through this, year after year with always the same result? If you are like millions of others you have exercise equipment like small dumbbell weights and thigh thinners maybe even an exercise ball all collecting dust hanging out in a closet or utility room or the garage. Start by getting your equipment dusted off and put in the area you will work-out in.

One reason that exercising gets put aside is that it is generally an activity that is done alone and with no one else involved letting it drop is not noticed, even by you. The best thing you can do to keep yourself motivated is to get others involved. Exercising on the buddy system or in a group usually has better results. With today’s busy lifestyles and the down economy it may not be possible to get together but you can still gather a support group that keeps everyone on track. Start with family members that you are in contact with, even just through e-mail. Plan to e-mail each other in your group with your progress and make a pact that you will each help the other to stay motivated. Set small goals and follow up with each other regarding those small steps and eventually the steps will be easier to follow. A quote from Cicero “Man’s best support is a very dear friend”. Those that have several very dear friends are very blessed. Make an upfront deal to keep each other on track. What a wonderful gift from all of you to all of you to exercise and everyone will get healthier together. A better gift cannot be found.

Next schedule your time, mornings are normally best and the best time of the day to find the ten minutes it will take to start. If your first 10 minutes is spent with some form of exercise the rest of your day will be the better for it in so many ways. Add some meditation with your exercise and remember to check up with the others to see if they made the time for their ten minutes that day. Journal your progress as a group either appointing one person to keep the journal or take turns with who keeps the journal. . Sharing your achievements with each other and journaling them is a great way to keep motivated.