Spotlight on Fitness Archive
Welcome to the Spotlight on Fitness Archive, Fitness Programs' home base for quick and informative reads on fitness information.
Archive:
April 2009
THERE |
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NO EXCUSEs |
“The temperature makes exercise uncomfortable!”
Inner and outer protection
- Drink lots of water all through out the day, especially before, during, and after workouts
- Wear weather appropriate clothing, allowing for better protection
Allow for more rest between exercises
- Take 3 minutes to rest instead of 1
- Proper Hydration/Nutrition
Workout in more appropriate environments
- Air conditioned/Heated facilities
- Convenient locations
“Schedules become obstacles!”
Make realistic benchmarks
- Make a list of goals
- Remind yourself of your goals and how to achieve them
- Break workout sessions into smaller increments (i.e. 3- ten minute sessions a day)
- Reward yourself for having achieved goals
Try something new
- Try a new workout routine
- Challenge yourself to a different activity
“Exercises are too vague and are difficult to understand!”
Use your University Resources
- Fitness Classes
- Weight Room Orientations
- Personal Trainers
Use other sources
- Books
- Media
- Journals/ Magazines
Fitness Information
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