In 2020, LET EXERCISE MUSCLE ITS WAY INTO YOUR LIFE
January marks not only the beginning of a New Year but also of a new slate of resolutions to end bad habits and start positive changes in our lives.
Not surprisingly, among the top 10 resolutions Americans make each year, according to the government's official web portal, USA.gov, are to get fit and lose weight.
This year is no different. “Millions of people will once again make a commitment to exercise and eat better in an effort to shed the excess pounds and get healthy,” says Matt Scott, Co-Founder and Master Wellness Coach at Lifestyle Fitness. “But while these intentions are certainly good, the question is: will people stick to them?”
Scott cites various surveys indicating that the vast majority of people will end up breaking their resolutions sooner or later. “In fact, around three-quarters of us probably won't make it to three months,” he notes.
Why are the resolutions so difficult to keep and – even more importantly – how do we make sure we stay on course?
Scott believes the key to success is to set goals that are realistic. “If we set the bar too high, it will be more difficult to stick to them,” he says. “In other words, if you try to accomplish something particularly demanding, you are setting yourself up for failure. Remember: a resolution must not be seen as an unpleasant duty or an obligation. It should be seen as something positive that will improve our health and life in general.”
To get and stay fit, Scott advises choosing an exercise routine that will keep us interested and focused in the long run.
“If you do a workout that you don’t enjoy, just for the sake of saying you’re exercising, you will probably not do it regularly or for very long,” he points out. “You will lose interest, throw in the towel, and there goes your resolution out the window. So, find an exercise regimen you will absolutely love and keep at it.”
As far as losing weight is concerned, Scott has these pointers:
“Remember the number 1 rule of dieting: burn more calories than you eat.”
“Avoid flash-in-the-pan fad diets – they don’t work, and they are not healthy.”
“Stay away from foods that contain high amounts of saturated fat, sugar, and salt, and go for whole grains, low-fat protein and dairy, fruits, and vegetables. And remember to practice portion control.”
“Weight loss should go hand-in-hand with regular exercise. Anything that gets you moving at a brisk pace will be effective. As an example, fitness programs such as boot camps are a great way to burn lots of calories because they include fat-busting workouts like cardio, resistance, and interval training.”
If you have any questions or would like any assistance on staying to stay track this year stop by LifeStyle Fitness or shoot us an email, we would love to help.
About Lifestyle Fitness Health & Wellness:
Lifestyle Fitness Health & Wellness is a full-service fitness facility located in Waterloo, Ne (close to 240th and Maple). LifeStyle Fitness was founded 2019 in Waterloo, Nebraska to offer health and wellness programs to the local community and surrounding area. Lifestyle Fitness is a complete health and wellness facility offering a modern, technology incorporated, upscale fitness experience, in a clean, classy environment. Our facility concept embraces overall family health and wellness and is augmented by functional and youth athletic training programs. The facility features a full range of Cardio Equipment, including treadmills, ellipticals, steppers and more. Free weights and machines. Wellness Coaching and Personal Training. We also offer a full range of group exercise classes including yoga, Zumba and our IMPACT Fitness LifeStyle program.
The Impact Fitness Lifestyle program (a/k/a IMPACT - Intense Mixed Performance Accelerated Cross Training) which incorporates all of the advanced training principles used by the fittest athletes and fitness models and combines it into a fun and productive group workout you can enjoy and see quick results from. The workouts are intense but are modified to meet the different needs of various fitness levels and abilities. Program details and client testimonials are available at: www.lifestylefitness.fit
About Matt Scott, Fitness Expert:
Matt is a Co-Founder, and Certified Master Health and Wellness Coach. Coach Matt is passionate about fitness and has been a frequent contributor working with several media outlets on health and wellness.
In addition, Matt and wife Kristy founded the American Health and Fitness Institute, a nonprofit organization to raise awareness for childhood obesity and other fitness related issues facing families in our community. Coach Matt can also be heard, as the host of the Best of Health Podcast! The show explores a wide range of issues relating to Health and Wellness. The format is fun and interactive with featured guests each week. Matt can be reached at matt@lifestylefit.net or 402-509-3181.
