Avoid the overload
Overload, it is one majorly overlooked aspect of starting any fitness program. If you are just getting into fitness or starting a program, it is easy to overwhelm yourself with new tasks and information. Often times, this overload causes people to quIt prematurely. Here are my tips to avoid overload and stay on track to achieving your goals.
Focus on one Aspect at a time
There are many aspects to every fitness program that go beyond the actual movement piece. To succeed, every program requires an element of nutrition, habit building, consistency, and a change of your current mental state. It is easy to overwhelm yourself if you decide to tackle all of these components at once. I would recommend focusing on one aspect at a time. If you are starting a new fitness program, focus on that program and work out consistently first. Once that becomes a daily habit, then you can advance to focusing on nutrition and other aspects involved with the program. Approaching it in this way will also allow your body and mind to acclimate to the changes you are putting it through until it becomes routine. You are more likely to find long term success this way because remember, fitness is a life-long journey, you want to set yourself up for success in both the short and long term.
Make it for 26 Days
Psychologists say that it takes 26 days to form a habit. We should approach our fitness programs the same way. Make it your goal to perform active tasks for this time frame, then it will become a part of what is considered a normal day for you. You can then take this same approach for your nutrition and other involved aspects. The best part is the 26 day formula gives you a visible finish line where you know that if you can make it there, it will become easier and present itself in a state of normalcy.
Incorporate Other Activities into your Training
Fitness programs do not have to stay strictly in the gym. You can stay active anywhere doing other things. I would suggest doing/finding something you love to do and adding that into your fitness program. For example, I love to play basketball, golf, and tennis. I will participate in these sports in replacement of the gym some days. I will also dedicate a day to be outside and hike or find some other way to move amongst nature. Doing this not only keeps you moving, but it adds enjoyment to the program. Furthermore, when you are doing something you love your mind tends to wander into self reflection. In this state you can be honest with yourself on what you are doing well, what you need to work on, and fills you with self praise for the work you have already done.
These three tips I have gathered from experience teaching and helping hundreds of people work towards their goals. I have seen what works and what does not. If you refuse to overload yourself, you will find more success in the long term. We all want things now, I get that, but it is just not realistic. If you plan ahead and pick one point of focus, work at it for 26 days, and find love in movement, you will achieve and get closer to your goals each day. I hope this helps, feel free to reach out to me on Instagram anytime @derek_anderson_fitness_ for questions or help, I am here to help you thrive!
Be well everyone,
-Coach Derek
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