Fit for Christ Daily Dose of Love: You've tried to exercise, but...

Proverbs 20:18: Form
your purpose by asking for counsel,
then carry it out using all the help you
can get. (The Message)

  You've tried to exercise but you keep quitting.
People often quit working out for a variety of reasons:

• Doing too much too soon - Going from no exercise to 7 days at the gym is bound to leave you exhausted and burned out.
• Confusion - If you're not sure how to get started, you may choose random exercises, wondering if you're even getting a decent workout.
• Boredom - The treadmill and other machines offer great workouts, but walking or pedaling to nowhere can get old fast. You may wonder: Do I really have to do this every day for the rest of my life? Find something you love and get out of the gym!!
• Soreness - Soreness is normal when you're a beginner, but you should be able to function. If you can't lift your head off the pillow the next day, you may not be thrilled to workout again.

If you're tempted to quit, that's a good sign you need to make some changes to your routine. Some ideas:

• Work with a
  trainer - An experienced trainer can turn a lackluster workout into an effective, challenging routine. Call us if you would like some assistance.
• Mix it up - Try different types of training to keep things interesting, such as circuit training, high intesity interval training (HIIT) or kettle bells. Any of you who work with us know we ALWAYS mix it up. Plus, it's a lot more fun that way!
• Change Your
  Workouts - Regularly changing your strength and cardio workouts will keep things interesting and help you avoid plateaus.

Please call us if need help, or just want to try a few sessions to get motivated!