Here are some tips that can help you stay on track and achieve your goals.
1. It is not about the run. (or the dumbbell, kettlebell, sandbag, swim, bike, or other means of training that you are using).
Sometimes we get so absorbed with the "thing"-- we forget that it is about how our body moves. Movement and movement patterns can make success easy or more challenging, can be an indicator of potential injury or a means for struggle.
When we shift our focus to overall health and function, the how is irrelevant. Find what you love to do, and it is all easy.
2. Master the basics.
I know a lot of beginners who get overwhelmed by the numbers of the masters.
You can get there.... by first learning to move for your sport.
When you learn the basics, you can master the complex. Take it slowly and you will build a solid foundation that will carry with you throughout your training.
you must learn to crawl before you can walk.
3. Focus on Progress.
It is easy to focus on the destination and ignore the journey. Where were you a week, month, year ago? How have you changed in this time period? What have you learned? What have you accomplished? The daily steps get you closer to your goal. Remember these and make note of them.
4. Keep a training journal.
This to some is a no-brainer. Unfortunately, there are many who just go and do a work-out. Using a journal can help with tracking the workout actually accomplished. This can help you track your progress.
I have a running journal, in which I record the distance, route, weather, how i felt, as well as other activities i have accomplished for training. All of this helps me produce results.
5. Follow a plan.
This is the most difficult at times. Not the actual following part, but the actual creation part. Having a plan, creates direction for an expected outcome.
Many individuals do not know where to begin or how to generate a plan. This is never a good thing... without a plan, there is no focus, no direction and it is just working out.
If you need help creating a plan or taking your plan to the next step, seek out a coach. There are many coaches, like myself, who train people to achieve there goals. Many, myself included, do on-line training.
If you are still searching for a coach, visit www.smashfit.com. This is a training-matching site. The match is not only trainer to client, but client to trainer.
6. Set time aside.
Without making the time, you will accomplish nothing. The time you need is directly correlated to the goal you are striving to achieve. Smart trainees block the time in their daily schedule.
7. Focus on quality.
If you are tired, not feeling well, or distracted, the quality of the training is low. Quality in your training is significant to the outcome. Quality in training produces efficiency in movement. If your movement breaks down, it might be time to end the training session and rest.
8. Don't be in a hurry.
'Haste makes waste.' Living in a microwave society, we expect to see the anticipated result in a day. And we get annoyed when it doesn't happen in that time frame.
We know that creating and changing habits takes 30 days or more. And yet, we are frustrated when the results that we want to see take longer than 10 personal training sessions.
Breathe. Remember it takes time. Enjoy the journey; you will get to the destination.
9. Focus on the actions, not the outcome.
Being very results oriented, this is sometimes challenging. But if a goal is to lose ten pounds, we can accomplish that sometimes very quickly. But is that action teaching a lifestyle change that will be beneficial long term. Choosing to focus on redeveloping a relationship with food, can indeed create a long-term behaviors that will prove better results.
10. Invest in yourself.
Nothing is free. Your health is included in that.
11. Keep you target in sight.
I have a goal poster on my wall. I have pictures of gold medals. I have goals that I want to accomplish every month. I read these out loud every night and rewrite these to help me stay focused on what I expect to accomplish.
12. Change your focus.
Life is dynamic. It sometimes creates obstacles and causes to reevaluate. Training is dynamic and as we train, sometimes we discover that we need to take more time to build strength or endurance so we can achieve our ultimate goal. By taking a step back to change the focus, you are probably taking a giant step toward your ultimate goal.
13. Get help.
Creating a support group is one way to help you stay focused, especially when the training becomes overwhelming. Hiring a professional can also help you keep the focus.
Either way, you may need help to achieve your desired results.
14. Be accountable.
Be accountable to yourself. Keeping a journal. Recording your workouts, your eating habits, keeps you accountable so you can keep your focus.
Enlist a friend to whom you also can be accountable. Having to report to someone tends to keep us on 'the straight and narrow.'
15. Join a club.
Join a running club, a master's swim team, a fitness center. Find a group that will help you learn more about your sport and create a support group along the way.
16. Focus on details.
Taking the time to focus on the details, will help you in your journey.
17. Training v Working out.
A workout suggests a single or random workout. Training is part of a plan and each session is a stepping stone to aid in the accomplishment of the goal.
18. Listen to your body.
Your body will tell when you need rest, when you can push harder. This is different than pushing through a challenging segment. By listening, you can learn a great deal and potentially prevent some injuries.
19. Become a student again.
Take the time to learn about your sport or skill set. Learning helps you with your overall performance.
20. Don't give up.
At times this might be the biggest challenge. Keep the chin up and stay focused. Do not give up on yourself. Keep pursuing your goals.
These thoughts will help you accomplish your overall goals.
Remember, I am here to help you.
No comments:
Post a Comment