Well here we are. The month of resolutions and new promises to ourselves.

I know from years of watching the patterns of activity at local gyms that January is and always will be, the busiest month of the year. Many new memberships and members with high hopes of making the commitment to a healthier and happier life.

As many of you know, in my previous life was a full time fitness instructor and personal trainer.

The biggest mistake that I see made when people jump into fitness goals is that they go in too hard and make their goals too big.

I have and always will be a big fan of making initial goals that will make you both feel successful and that are solid building blocks to a long life of adding fitness to your routine.

If you wanted to run a marathon, you wouldn’t go out on your first day and run 10 miles. Not only might this not be possible, but you also might end up in bed for 2-3 days after with so much body and muscle soreness you will be kicking yourself !

If you are just starting and have not been exercising at all, a great first goal would be to perhaps walk or ride a stationary bike for 5 minutes. That’s 5 minutes more than you were doing the day before ! I know, my overachievers will say…. “ Wow ! This feels great!! Five minutes is for babies ! I am going to keep going and do 20 minutes !!!!”

Again, this is something that you want to keep and continue for the rest of your life ! You have many days ahead of you to keep adding time to your workout ! You might want to also start by saying that you will exercise 3-4 days a week. Always leave one day for your body to rest.

Another great idea would be to reach out to your local gym and see if you can set up an appointment with a personal trainer. If you feel that a one on one session is too costly, ask them if you could perhaps do a half session or a small group session. Who knows you might be able to round up a few friends and have a blast supporting each other and showing up each week ! You may find that the cost of a personal training session isn’t more than one dinner out. Isn’t your health worth it??

Keep in mind that because I work by referral in real estate, that also means that I love giving personal referrals to other wonderful businesses and contractors that I have worked with in the past. If you would like to have some names of amazing fitness and personal trainers, just let me know. I will be sure to connect you with someone that will be a great fit for you.

Happy January ! Please feel free to reach out to me and share your goals !

Tanya

“May the New Year bring you new strength, new hope and new dreams.”
― Lailah Gifty Akita, Pearls of Wisdom: Great mind