Getting physically fit and staying in shape is a goal that everyone should have. Being fit will keep you healthy and help you to live a longer life. However, there are many people who start a fitness program and then after a while - they just stop - and many times before they can see the benefits of their efforts. There are basically 3 stages of fitness. Read on to find out what they are.
The first stage is when you decide that you're going to start an exercise program and get fit. You are so excited during this stage! You tell everyone that you know that you are going to get in shape. Every day you are excited to get started. During this stage you will see some weight drop off and muscles start to develop where you never thought you had them. You just can't believe that you never decided to start exercising before now.
During the second stage - you may have reached a plateau. You may not see as much weight dropping off and you don't even know why you are still exercising. During this stage - you really have to motivate yourself to exercise each day. If you work out in the morning - it's getting harder and harder to get out of bed and exercise. This is a very crucial stage. You have to remember why you started an exercise program and the benefits that you are hoping to get from it. This is the stage that you really have to push yourself to keep on going - this stage is more mental than physical.
Then, if you make it through that second stage - then you reach the third stage of being it. Exercise and working out becomes second nature to you. It's something that you do (and more importantly - want to do) every day. You know that you're going to get your work out in - no matter what. During this successful stage you come to realize how much better you feel, how much more energy that you have, how much healthier you are (less colds, etc.) and basically, you just feel better in your skin. This is a great feeling!
Deciding to get in shape is an easy decision - but the road to fitness can be hard. You have to be able to push through that second stage to keep on the road to fitness for life. But, once you've reach that third stage - it's a super place to be.
Getting in shape and staying in shape is a goal that everyone should have - no matter how busy they are. It's that important! Visit Health and Fitness Tips for more tips on exercise and healthy eating.
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