Most Fitness Resolutions Fail Unless...
Posted by Bud Ward on Mon, Jan 03, 2011 @ 09:25 PM
Did you know that a majority of New Year Resolutions end in failure? Manage your expectations. Remember that the road to health is a marathon, not a sprint to the finish line. Be patient and take progressive, sustainable steps towards your goal. Some examples for you to consider:
If you are planning to run a marathon, make sure you set a short term goal - walking/running 3-4 times a week.
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If your resolution was to lose 15 lbs, a good first step is to avoid the morning bagel, cream cheese and coffee and opt for fruit and green tea instead.
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Instead of depriving yourself from your favorite foods, resolve to eat a healthy combination of fruits, vegetables and lean meats, allowing yourself to indulge in your favorite foods once every other week.
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Instead of "going to the gym to exercise", call health professionals like us and ask for an evaluation, so and a structured exercise program under the supervision of a physical therapist.
If one of your resolutions is to improve your health and wellness this year, then we look forward to serving you as your trusted physical therapists. We will set reasonable goals, hold you accountable and empower you with confidence by designing a structured, personalized exercise program. Such a program is engineered to improve your muscle strength, flexibility and endurance. We look forward to working with you this year and will do everything we can to improve your health and well-being in 2011.